My challenges as an amputee took time

JackieLynn · February 25

My challenges as amputee took time. It was not easy at first being in the dumps I was in the US Marines on my 3rd tour in Iraq when I was shot in the lower left leg twice. It did hurt and I fell when it happened laying there saying my left leg. Doctors said chances the lower left leg had to go finding major damage. It was confirmed at a military hospital in Germany where the amputation happened. I was in the dumps at first and got over it with my family and friends including local veterans encouraging me. Plus help from one organization that helps wounded veterans, veterans with ptsd and anxiety including sex crimes. They helped my family out too. The VA was not helpful at first, got the message after seeing a lawyer. Best part was getting my prosthetic legs, one with a stationary foot and the other with an adjustable foot. I have good life having my own shop fixing vehicles, semi trucks and heavy equipment and being a great mom to a 16 year old son that sees me as a normal mom

frozenpelvis · February 25

Hi JackieLynn you sound like an amazing person, I’m so glad you managed to overcome the hurdles of confronting being an amputee. Also to have your own business and bringing up a child that is now a well adjusted teenager you are an inspiration to all of us coping with various disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Thank you.

Freesia123 · February 25

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/988855#Comment_988855

I agree with everything frozenpelvis said above. You certainly are an inspiration to us all.

I'm glad you got all the help you needed to get you through those early days.

Ricky93 · February 25

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/130133/my-challenges-as-an-amputee-took-time

I just wanted to say thank you for your service to our country and that you sound like an amazing person.

JessieJ · February 25

An incredibly awful happening, @JackieLynn, with your strength & support you made it through, came out the other side, to set up a successful life. I agree, you're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your challenges.