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Amputee

Hello everyone....
My name is Richard, but everyone knows me as Ian my, middle name.
I live in Lincoln and I’m 55
The reason I joined this site is because I’m a double leg Amputee, above the knee for both legs.
Im willing to chat and get advice that could help me, also give advice if anyone needs it.
I struggle to get my shorts off and on in my wheelchair and for now I try to only use my home toilet I need shorts that open down the sides but can’t find any.
well that’s me, I won’t be provided with Prothestics, I’ve been told my (stumps) legs won’t take the pressure, which is sad really, so Im wheelchair bound for life, hopefully I get to know people on here.
Love
Ian
My name is Richard, but everyone knows me as Ian my, middle name.
I live in Lincoln and I’m 55
The reason I joined this site is because I’m a double leg Amputee, above the knee for both legs.
Im willing to chat and get advice that could help me, also give advice if anyone needs it.
I struggle to get my shorts off and on in my wheelchair and for now I try to only use my home toilet I need shorts that open down the sides but can’t find any.
well that’s me, I won’t be provided with Prothestics, I’ve been told my (stumps) legs won’t take the pressure, which is sad really, so Im wheelchair bound for life, hopefully I get to know people on here.
Love
Ian
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I`ve been a full time wheelie for around 18 years. My legs just dont work!
Do you know anyone who can make you some opening side shorts? Velcro might be the answer.
Maybe try by cutting down a pair of trousers and adding velcro strips.
take care x
I found these side opening boxer shorts, would these be helpful?
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Im lucky though, I’ve had Sepsis 4 times in 2 years, lost 2 legs but lived.
Sam....... I don’t like my stumps, they got known as Zig and Zag in Hospital, I’m not sure if boxer shorts would cover them
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Sam..... I haven’t got any Therapy help, I chose to stay positive, there are sad times though, and I try to be active, I have 3 carers a day, they get my food, sort my meds and give me eye drops for cataract surgery, my social worker has signed me off now, financially ESA have stopped my money and are taking it to court for a second time, they reinstated it the first time, so it seems pointless, and I’m still getting PIP, I can’t apply for Super Disability because my Eldest son moved back in with me, but he’s out most of the time
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