Heirloom's A Little Bit Of Everything - 2016 Journal

[Dennise]

Hidiho Honey... Hope you're doing well today and that you are able to hold things at bay... I'm just getting home... I'm pretty sure it really is a conspiracy... There is some secret mission going on behind the curtain and I'm positive my doctor is in on it... I'm pretty sure they are trying out new forms of torture both physically and with their so called "nuclear medicine".... "poison"...... but I sneaked out the back door while they weren't looking and I ain't gong back...::....Hope you're having a blessed and green day my friend....

 

[Heirloom]

They'll kill you quicker than you can blink with that s#!t. Sometimes it's not so quick..... I hope you can find a better way. Don't let them get you sweetie.

 

[Duggan]

Hello Heir and friends...just cruisin thru Heir...don't get up...Ha ha! hope your day at therapy was OK man. Q for ya...when you put on your leg , is there some kind of padding for it in the cup , or is it up to you and your body to grow thick skin over that spot? Seems like it would really hurt, being so tender and all...dunno. One more ,....what's at the very bottom of it...something you can put a sneaker or shoe on, i hope. anyhow , thinken of ya brotha, cheers, i'l have a couple Stella's for ya!

 

[Heirloom]

Hello Heir and friends...just cruisin thru Heir...don't get up...Ha ha! hope your day at therapy was OK man. Q for ya...when you put on your leg , is there some kind of padding for it in the cup , or is it up to you and your body to grow thick skin over that spot? Seems like it would really hurt, being so tender and all...dunno. One more ,....what's at the very bottom of it...something you can put a sneaker or shoe on, i hope. anyhow , thinken of ya brotha, cheers, i'l have a couple Stella's for ya!

Hi duggan,

Because each case is somewhat unique there are lots options for comfort products. It's a trial by fire thing. Each amputee works with their prosthetist until it's comfortable.

But to more directly answer, right now I have wraps that go over the residual limbs. They keep swelling in check. Later it will hopefully just be a sock. There are various styles and materials available, some with better friction for less slip, or tighter fitting for swelling problems.

Then, also on the leg I'm trying a sock that's gel lined. I can't think of anything common other than a soft gummy bear to describe the gel feeling. It's a few mm thick. Other than that there's the molded cup or socket of the prosthesis, and if needed extra pressure pads, socks or wraps. The sockets can be soft lined or hard. I chose hard because I can add the padding, and they say the soft ones are hotter. Me and heat don't mix, so hard it was.

It's going to be a while before my 'volume' and swelling stabilize. Until then I'm in constant adjustment mode and will be adding thickness as it shrinks.

The leg I have now is basically a trial one. I can change some geometry to get the feel right. That will later be translated into my permanent one. The foot mechanism has a plastic/rubbery foot that goes over it. Yes my shoe fits on it. Have to be careful on shoe selection. Heel thickness can be an issue. Good thing I'm not a cross dresser. I currently have a single axis (ankle) articulation, but will be getting a multi on the permanent. It helps with uneven ground, which I have 26 acres of.

Hope that paints the picture.

I've wondered what being a pirate on a ship with a peg leg would have been like with out the squishy gel comfort. Ouch.

 

[SweetSue]

Well drat! No cross dressing. What will they do with you in the future MOTM contest? I'm sure OG will think of something.

 

[ShiggityFlip]

never ever ever put on any clothing that OLdergrower tells you to. He tried to get me to wear a silver flapper dress and high heels for the MOTM in January. Told me it brought out the green in my eyes. "My eyes are up here mister!!!"

 

[Duggan]

Top of the day to ya Heirloom and friends, OK now i get it , thanks for all that Heir. So it seems to me, as i think of it more,....the length is all important then , correct. If it's to short ,or too long you would limp , like Chester . I seen i young man at work (University) the other day walking thru one of the bdlgs. and he had shorts on , with a prosthetic leg. He walked as if it was his . I was impressed , to say the least. These days , it doesn't really seem to slow people down too much. I beleive it's all attitude and the desire to live as close to before as possible, to still thrive and have a hunger for happiness. OK, i'm rambling now...it's the Zamal Hash,...i swear! Gotta go, watch the game , have about 45min. "lag time" now. Cheers Heir , sleep well!

 

[Heirloom]

Top of the day to ya Heirloom and friends, OK now i get it , thanks for all that Heir. So it seems to me, as i think of it more,....the length is all important then , correct. If it's to short ,or too long you would limp ,

Length is important. So it the location of the shaft, and thus the foot, under the socket/limb. You don't want it too far left right, forward or back. There is a way to adjust the center.

Yeah, once it's all dialed in and you've lived with it, many say it's merely another thing you just do everyday, and sometimes don't even think about it. Like showering, dressing etc. There is a bit of extra skin care involved, but it's usually just another thing to apply.

 

[Heirloom]

I want to invite everyone to come find me in Supergroomers Virtual Coffee Shop Bud Lounge to further discuss this topic. Being off topic I want to allow this journal thread to fade away and stop giving the mods a headache.

I also suggest you...

Come sit on Virtual Couch Hosted by Dennise.

Visit Cannafanns The Beauty Of The Changing Seasons for pictures and talk of all things seasonal.

Or contemplate life's mysteries at Sweetsues Spot

You can find me, and other wonderful members in any of them.

 

[Dennise]

They'll kill you quicker than you can blink with that s#!t. Sometimes it's not so quick..... I hope you can find a better way. Don't let them get you sweetie.

They've all tried... But ya can't keep a good woman down so I'm just gonna do this my way for a while and see if this is worth the pain in my arse...LOL....

 

[Robert Celt]

Wow, much has happened while I was away.

Sorry to hear about your accident mate but glad you will be mobile again. Sending you lots of positive energy.

RC

 

[Canna Montana]

Hey there Heirloom! Just stopping by to say hi. I hope you are having a good day today.

 

[Dave Groomer]

Wow, much has happened while I was away.
Sorry to hear about your accident mate but glad you will be mobile again. Sending you lots of positive energy.

RC

Hey Robert!!! How goes the new job?

 

[Robert Celt]

Afternoon Super

The new job is good but in the middle of nowhere in the Rockies and only have cell service when I am at site and the WiFi at the motel is limited so don't get on much.

I came home Friday morning and am home until morning and then fly out again for another 3 weeks. There is no work here at home yet so will be out in the Rockies until they can pick up contracts here.

 

[SweetSue]

Afternoon Super

The new job is good but in the middle of nowhere in the Rockies and only have cell service when I am at site and the WiFi at the motel is limited so don't get on much.

I came home Friday morning and am home until morning and then fly out again for another 3 weeks. There is no work here at home yet so will be out in the Rockies until they can pick up contracts here.

Hang in there Robert.

 

[Dennise]

Hope today was a good one for you Heir... I can't seem to stop watching the news... it's kinda like watching a train wreck and you can't turn away... Got a couple of girls to get chopped this week and then gotta rehang lights... I can't figure out which one to do what with but I think I will just think on it a bit and I bet I figure something out...::... Have a blessed and green day my friend.........

 

[Hozona]

 

[Duggan]

Morning Heir and friends....busy weekend , so had no time for visiting...hope it was good for ya ! Cheers and have an awesome day heirloom.

 

[SweetSue]

Whoosh! ............. ........... Whoosh!

 

[Dennise]

Good morning Darlin'... Hope this day finds you in good spirits and I hope you have a blessed and green day my friend.... God Bless America.......