Hi, my name is osrbsj! Looking for support after permanent brace put on leg

osrbsj
osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected
edited September 30 in Everyday life

I am recently disabled through a sarcoma on my leg. I had surgery to remove it and in order to get rid of the cancer my muscle and nerves were also removed leaving me having to wear a brace on my leg for the rest of my life. I have been ‘grieving’ since and am currently going through wanting my leg back the way it used to be before all this happened. Anyway I wanted to join a community of people who know what it’s like so hello and here I am!!!

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community member Posts: 1,488 Pioneering

    Hello @osrbsj Welcome to the Community. It can take some time to adjust to not being able to have the life you had before. If possible you should start making a plan for all the things you will be able to do going forward. I hope you enjoy being part of the forum. You might like to look in the Coffee Lounge for chats or the Games Den both under Categories. Take care.

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 57,162 Championing

    Hi and welcome, you will definitely get support here, a lot of members here will be able to engage with similar to yourself and be understanding. Take your time in adjusting there are no right or wrong ways to do this. The how's your day going thread, is a great way to meet the members, look forward to seeing you around @osrbsj

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    thank you very much.

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    where is the how’s your day going thread?

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 57,162 Championing

    Hi it's in the coffee lounge it's where most members check in daily

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    thanks again!

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 57,162 Championing

    Your welcome

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,229 Online Community Coordinator

    Hi @osrbsj. Welcome to the community 😊

    I see some of our lovely members have already welcomed you. As they've already said, the Coffee Lounge is a great place to start off. There are lots of people here that have lots of different experiences and we'll be here to support you in any way we can. Have fun on the community!

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    thanks that’s really kind of you. I am feeling quite lonely today and all this is new. Anyway hope everyone has had a good day xxx

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community member Posts: 285 Empowering

    @osrbsj

    Just wanted to pop in and say hello and welcome to the community. 💕

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Community member Posts: 1,488 Pioneering

    I am sorry you have felt quite lonely today @osrbsj Perhaps join in with the chats and games. This is a good way to engage with other members. I hope your days will start to improve for you. Take care.

  • Rachel_Scope
    Rachel_Scope Posts: 1,229 Online Community Coordinator

    How are you feeling today @osrbsj? Here's the How is your day discussion if you wanted to join in 😊

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    been tearful today my whole life has changed my body, my clothes, what I am abe to do and this is all about coming to terms with everything very painful. But I will get there am determined to be happy!!! Thank you to everyone who has replied so nice to be able to chat. I have recently moved to a new area and have no friends here yet as I can’t get out so it’s lovely to chat on here. Thanks for the advice x

  • luvpink
    luvpink Community member Posts: 285 Empowering
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/917009#Comment_917009

    Hi lovely

    Its not easy having to deal with health issues and negative things going on in your life, and moving to a new area where you don't know anyone can be hard too especially as you are unable to get out and meet people.

    I hope you will be happy in your new home.

    Take care.

  • osrbsj
    osrbsj Community member Posts: 41 Connected

    thank you so much for your kindness I do like our new home

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