Hi, my name is Old63!

Old63

Afternoon everyone. 

Karen7788

Hi @Old63, welcome and 63 is definitely not old. 

Old63

Thanks

Ross_Alumni

Hello @old63 and welcome to the online community, how are you?

Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself?

Old63

Hi. What happened to me was I had been going to doctors for 3 years complaining about pain in my leg. I gave up going because the pain never went away no matter what they did. 
29th Jan went to work. Turned my PC on. Then bang it felt like I had been hit with a hammer. I could not see for a few seconds. Said to myself what the hell was that. Then it happened again so I sat down for a while. I went over to the guy who worked next to me. Told him something not right with me. Next thing I remember I was in a ambalance. Paramedic said I had a fit. Pulled myself around phoned my partner to come pick me up. 11th Feb same thing happened only this time it was worse felt nothing like it. Went to A and E. They did some tests. Told me I was getting transferred to another hospital. 3 months later 5 operations leg amputated had a heart attack then I had a stroke. Transferred to another hospital for recovery. Still on 34 tablets a day. Blood clots. 

Sandy_123

@Old63 hi and welcome, goodness me, you've been through alot. That must of been awful for you. Are you on the road to recovery now? 

Old63

They stopped giving me physio. As I still have problems with my stump getting infected all the time. So at the moment I'm house bound. Hopefully the council is going to put in some ramps for me and are widening my front door. They took measurements yesterday so fingers crossed. 

Sandy_123

Oh that will be better for you, at least you can get out then

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

I'm sorry you have been through so much I wanted to teach out 

I am also an amputee as s result of sepsis from foot infections which I had for 4 years never realised hoe oll I had become.

It is hard to adjust to this massive life changing event but 5 years on I live quite a full life . Things started to get better when I was housed in a bungalow and got a electric chair 

I've tried prosthetic but just as I was starting I lost my sight in one eye.causing balance issue and knee injuries but.if you can then try and use one once your infections have sorted 

Old63

Bless you I hope you are OK now. I now suffer from epelepsy which is embarrassing as I wet myself. 
My balance is unbelievable. I did not realise just by having lost a leg how bad it is. I got to close to edge of bed and out I went lol. I now have rails to stop me from falling out.I go upstairs on my bum. It's when I get to the top I need help. I'm not even going to try for a leg. 
Have you got diabetes? Because what you just said is exactly what happened to my friend I met in hospital. 

janer1967

Hi again 

Yes I have diabetes had it over 30 years hence the foot problems and vision amongst other effects 

I used to go upstairs on my hands and knees found that easier and used a foot stool to kneel on then stand to get in chair.
I live with my son who was only 10 at the time 

I'm sorry you have epilepsy as well it can't be easy dealing with that on top of everything else 

I'm usually around here.if you want a chat 

Have you applied for pip 

Old63

Yes I get the enanched rate of mobility. I was awarded 7 points on the daily living. The district nurses said that's not right. So I phoned them up. Now I get the enanched rate of daily living. I'm still waiting to hear back from  ESA to say which group I'm in. I'm still in the assessment phase. All I know is I'm not entitled to the cost of living payment. Or any top ups because I get contrabution based esa.They have done assesment they have had letters from my doctor and my consultant. Which told them what I had done. Yet still awaiting decision 5 months later. 

bg844

You will get £150 between the 20th September and 1st October if you was in receipt of PIP before 25th May, you’ll also get £400 on your energy bill too.
It may be worth seeing if you are eligible for Universal Credit too as this would bring another source of income for you plus other things such as access to free prescriptions, eye tests and dental etc. If awarded LCWRA you’ll get an extra sum on top of your basic UC entitlement. 

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=c7274516-f350-4c84-b149-feabb0b1ba1e

Old63

I all ready get my free prescription as I was medical discharged from the army. I got a war pension but took the lump sum as it was classed as under 20%..That was back in 1980s. UC is a non starter as I have to much savings. Thanks for your Advise

L_Volunteer

It sounds positive that you get free prescriptions @Old63. If we can do anything else to help please don't hesitate to let us know.

We are all here for you, even if that is just listening to you. Good luck with things 

Old63

Thanks

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Old63. How are you today? 

Old63

Daughter just brought my tea. First time in a car yesterday. So things are looking up. Wife comes home tonight. So I'm having a good day today. Hope you are having a good times also. 

swaincott

Hi I’m also 63 how are you getting on

Old63

Im doing fine for now. How are you doing? 

swaincott

Hi you, I’m useless on tecky things and new to this group so don’t really know who I’m talking to Oops