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I,m a recent below the knee amputee having issues with other leg
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jeffinmid
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I,m a recent below the knee amputee, but l,m having worse problems with my other leg, while l was in hospital l had three operations on my other knee, which has left me with lots of scar tissue, making it impossible for me to straighten my leg.....
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Hi @jeffinmid
Sounds like you are facing a lot of challenges right now.
The Scope website has a section specifically aimed at those that have recently acquired a disability:
https://www.scope.org.uk/support/disabled-people/becoming-disabled/overview
Also you might like to check out this organisation who are specialists in supporting people who have had amputations:
http://www.limbless-association.org/
Best Wishes
Jean
You can find me at:
https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
Jean Merrilees BSc MRCOT
You can read more of my posts at: https://community.scope.org.uk/categories/ask-an-occupational-therapist
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Hi @jeffinmidand a warm welcome to the community. We are glad to have you with us. It is important for you to know that this is a safe place and that you are among friends here. Whatever experiences you have had or are going through, whatever your troubles are or have been, you will almost certainly find people here who have experienced something similar, who care and can empathise with you. Don't hesitate to talk to us, to ask us questions or to tell us anything about yourself. The better we get to know you and how you feel, the more easily we may find ways to help you.
Warmest best wishes to you,
Richard
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