Guest guest Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Dear DeJean, So sorry to hear about the corroded band. I had open distal RNY so I don't know what to tell you about that, but I am also an amputee due to way out of control diabetes for years. I lost my leg (below knee) three years ago and continued gaining weight (I had lost down, on my own, from 515 to 236 and was then on the gaining trend again, back to about 420 when I had my amputation). I can assure you that walking on the prosthetic will be the biggest freedom you can give yourself beyond the loss of weight. Both of those items combined have given me back a real life. Last year at this time I was still 100% in a wheelchair. It took me the full course of the year to go from wheelchair to walker to 4-prong cane, to single prong cane to free walking. Today I went out with my daughter and, for the first time in my life, walked a mile. I must admit, I was exhausted when we got home, but the furthest I had been able to walk up to this point was a round trip of six blocks. I hope you do whatever you need to in order to get you into that leg. Once you manage the prosthetic, nothing will hold you back anymore. Best of luck to you. live each day like it's your last... love like you've never been hurt... Deb in Hazlet, NJ " Debbie Dancer " distal rny September 3, 2002 386/212/165 BMI 60/31/24 -174 -100 " Angel to Bill, Debbie, Ilene, Roy, and Ro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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