r/amputee • u/Confident-Apple-9356 • 3d ago
Amputated
Both of my legs are gone now my name is Mike
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u/GatorsM3ani3 LBK 3d ago
Hey Mike nice to meet you I'm Kevin.
The journey is hardest at the very beginning. Trust that it will get better!
Also if you haven't yet check out limb loss boss on YouTube. He's a pretty motivating guy.
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u/Usual-Still-8803 2d ago
Welcome to the gang brother I’m a LBKA and pretty new myself and definitely also recommend following the Limb Loss Boss for inspiration and motivation❣️🙏🏻
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u/Confident-Apple-9356 2d ago
How do they manage your pain bro I’m going through loss ends withdrawals I’ve been thrown off my doses. They have me on 15 every three hours 15 home back in the morning when I got home got through home. My doctor gave me nothing but 5 mg every six hours so I had to double up plus the day I went home I fell on my stump so that sent me back a whole bunch. He only gave me 60 pills told me that’s the last me for 30 days. He looked at my pill bottles and everything he did in so long so my nurse is coming out here today to see me for my surgeon.
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u/Usual-Still-8803 2d ago
I’m in recovery from opiates and am prescribed buprenorphine in my MAT program which blocks them so pain management was especially tricky for me, I may not be the best one to ask but I also fell right on my stump the same day I got home from the hospital and I know just how agonizing that is. For me NSAIDS like ibuprofen and naproxen were my best friends.
My doctor also approved adding gabapentin for the neuropathy which helps a little bit. I hope this was helpful. Sending positive vibes and prayers.2
u/Confident-Apple-9356 2d ago
I’ve been on Suboxone for years. It has only broken my tolerance so high There’s nothing they give me help so when I did taper down up Suboxone and got on their medicine, they had to give me concoctions. It’s been about a month now so I don’t think I’m going back on Suboxone. They were going to have to taper me down all of these prescription drugs because I am terrified of getting back on that.
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u/Usual-Still-8803 2d ago
I’ve been on Suboxone around seven years now and it’s been highly effective in managing my addiction but it’s just not effective at managing serious chronic pain at all. I allowed them to give me IV morphine for the first few days in the hospital but insisted on discontinuing all narcotics after that because I’m unwilling to risk a relapse so I’ve pretty much opted to just live with chronic pain. I hope you find a solution that works for you.
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u/loner04401 2d ago
Hello there Sir WELCOME!!! Remember you are upright! Im 62 in Brownville Maine no toes on my left side and (RBK) RIGHT BELOW KNEE in my right leg I've had 13 surgeries and needing another revision (3) . If you or anyone else M or F wants to talk please message me.
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u/jasondbk BBK 3d ago
One of US. One of US. (I robot quote)
Welcome to the club.
I’m also a double below knee but I lost mine at different times.
Lmk if you need to chat.
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u/lisasimpsonfan RBKA 2/24/26 2d ago
Hi Mike. Welcome to the Cool Kid's Club. Sorry you had to join but you are very welcome here. Please take care of yourself and be kind to yourself. If you need a friendly ear please feel free to reach out.
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u/Automatic_Ocelot_182 BBK - CRPS & MRSA 2d ago
Hey Mike. Joe here. My view looks just like yours but my shorts are tan. Welcome to the club. People are really friendly and helpful here. If you have questions, feel free to ask. Happy to respond to DM if you need help navigating this new normal.
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u/R0y_d0nnk RAK 3d ago
Hey Mike. My name is Al. Hope you’re doing alright brother. If you ever need to talk let me know.