Thanks for watching and the message! Yes handles are crucial mate, safety 1st in a slippery environment.

Thanks for your comments mate! I forgot to mention the chair thing in the video - thanks for bringing it into the conversation! Yes your spot on - handles more important that any other precaution I've taken. I'm also with you on the leg before sticks thing too - for a few extra minutes its just not worth taking the risk with sticks in a bathroom.

Hi Jo, thanks for dropping in and contributing!! You're absolutely spot on - I should have mentioned it I guess. Getting around in hotel rooms and bathrooms can be a minefield. My heart goes out to bi-lateral amputees. I remember the hotel in San Antonio where we stayed at the AC conference's access to the shower had me crawling around on all fours - trying to stand in a bath is a nightmare. Thanks for your supportive words on the video content and presentation :-)

bluedeva thank for sharing your bathroom lay out Iv been so scared of falling again Iv had my fare shire of miss haps so no more my bathroom looks. Like a hospital room now unfortunately but no more falls I hope have a great day Bluedeva

Willie Bulletman As long as you are safe from falls and it helps you to stay independent and keep your dignity that’s the most important part. 🤗🤗

Hi Willie, thanks for commenting. Hopping over stairs is such a dangerous thing to do, i suggest that we eliminate the need to do this at all cost. the consequences of a slip are sooooo severe. I hope you doing OK mate - its been almost 3 months for you - such a crucial time. Please ask if there is anything I can make a video on which you think might be helpful. All the best, please take care of yourself :-)

Hi Faith, you're welcome! Thank you for the comment and for supporting the channel, I hope there is some value for you in the content shared.

Hi, thanks for suggesting a wheelchair as an alternative. You're right though, one needs quite a large space to accommodate a wheelchair. Bathrooms and amputees often = horror stories. But mostly avoidable with a few simple precautions. Thanks for commenting, please keep 'em coming!

+olga sosa hi Olga, thanks for your kind comments and for participating in our community ☀️ please feel free to suggest any topics for future videos, I would appreciate any ideas from you 🙏

Handles - as many as you need to move safely everywhere in the bathroom. Thanks for commenting!

Hey mate, thanks for dropping in again!! I'm really well and healthy - very grateful for whats going on in my life. I hope you are able to get the bathroom you want with all the safety features required, feel free to ask if there is anything you are not sure of. As I said my wife Helena is a professional interior designer, she would be happy to pas son any advise you might need. Chat soon!

Awesome Chris, thanks so much for taking the time to respond and offering your wife’s advice. Hoping to one day meet you when your in the States again. Have a great day in South Africa, if I’ve never told you I’m responding from Pearl, Ms. US

Hi Geraldine, its real good to hear from you again. I'll be thinking of you with the new prosthetic the next few days. I very clearly remember how it felt and how frightened I was. It was unnecessary pressure I put on myself - in the end all I had to do was the best I could - not the absolute best, but what I was able to do at that given time. Please let us / me know how it went if you're comfortable with that - you will help so many who are going to go through all of these same motions at some point. All the best - hope you experience the sense of freedom it was able to give me that many years ago :-)

Hi Chris. Well I picked up my leg last Wednesday. It felt good, no pain. But I was surprised when my family pointed out to me that I was walking on my toes, just like I had used to. I thought my leg may be weak but I never imagined walking the way I had. I was a bit upset that night. I went to PT the next day and he told me I’m going to have to re train my brain to walk the correct way. I felt much more hopeful that with hard work I’ll get it. Some blisters developed so I had to keep it off for a few days. It’s going to be a journey. One day at a time. On a side note, my niece and her husband had a wonderful honeymoon in South Africa. They loved it so much that they extended their stay. Thanks for having this channel for all of us. It’s comforting to know there are people who can understand what we are going through.

Hi Christopher, thanks for your message. With the support from this community for each other staying strong moves a little closer :-)

Hi Otto thanks my friend!! Yes the video with Jo was great fun, also so great to meet her. She is an amazing person with great perseverance, a real privilege to do that video. Please keep in touch - you're like one of the "locals" now :-) Cheers mate!

Hi Samajhdar, thanks for your message. I completely agree, hopping is not a great idea, I always try to hold onto the rail when I do, but still risky. The rubber mat is a better solution for sure, I think Ill head down to the hardware store and pick one up - great suggestion, thanks!

Thank you! Planning just makes it more bearable and less stressful. It's a new reality, just something to plan for and adjust to, with support 🙏

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comments. Also awesome that you’re doing your thing on YT too 👍

Hi Simon says! Thanks for the message and for motivating me to make more video's. Yeah its an expensive disability, but I guess safety and good mobility has no price :-) Right? Bless you too, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment :-)

Hi Marion, thanks for your message. I imagine one day as my abilities slide I'll be creating a roll in shower too, thanks for the idea. Hopping is such a bad idea, i really need to cut it out completely. I've never thought about handles at the sink, its the next piece of assistance I'll be installing :-)

@marion would you mind sharing a bit more about your set up. I'm working on getting my father's bathroom renovated, he's primarily in a wheelchair and when going to shower he will roll in ....I guess my question is do you transfer from your regular wheelchair to a shower chair to roll in or did I misunderstand. My Dad is a double amputee now and it's gotten a lot harder for him to maneuver the bathroom which is why we are getting it renovated.

I'm sorry I saw that you said you transfer from chair to chair. Sorry about that

Hi William, thanks for your comment! I use a Össur Rheo XC Knee and Össur Proprio Foot. It really changed my life, my mobility is as good as I could wish for. Worth a try for sure. All the best!

Hi, man I'm so sorry I missed your comment when you sent it! I hope that you've found better quality of life since, at the time you were looking at a big decision. It would be good to know ion things worked out well for you. All the best

@@theampedlife Was due to have amputation next Thursday 9/3/23 but now its put back for 4 to 6 weeks max due to another operation taking place in next 2 weeks. looking forward to getting it done and moving on with life 👍

Hi, you're right, tiles are the devil! Ive had such near disaster experiences in malls and bathrooms - thanks a ton for mentioning that!!!

Haha, you're right, i'm not Tarzan - the last time I tried that I lost a leg :-) Good to hear from you again Lourens! Thanks for commenting.

Hi, thanks for your message! To answer your question, I don't put the leg on, I usually hop (NOT GOOD) or use crutches. I did not have to amputate, I chose to do so due to chronic pain. Living with pain and medication almost destroyed me, and the amputation came as a relief. We are all different, you have your unique circumstances and I hope you find your solution. I really hope you find relief and that you can live freely again, whichever way you choose to go. All the best, please keep in touch mate!

@@theampedlife thanks for the message, Chris. I've been in bed all day in total agony. I'm not on any pain medication, I refuse to take any due to past addiction issues. Although with the pain in going through I don't know how much more I can put up with. I'm considering calling the 111 non emergency service right now, but I hate making a fuss and I hate being pawed over by these doctors and nurses.

Hi Leonard, there is a ledge below the shower head I can sit on, otherwise I grip one of the handles with one hand. I avoid hopping if I can as much as possible.

Hi, thank you for the message and for watching the video. Haha that's a good question! I am very much against hopping in a bathroom, the floor could be slippery, loose carpets or a towel could trip you and you might fall. So I try as a rule to put the leg on, or use crutches. A fall will set me back days, weeks or months, or could cause permanent further damage. So best to be safe and take an extra few minutes, and put on the leg to prevent any accidents you might regret for a long time :-)

Hi Bo, please take a look in the comments above, I sent w response to your message. Good to hear from you ✌️

I had a paragliding accident in 2000. There is a video about this on this channel, check it out, the white story is there. If you join our live streams and ask the question I can tell a little more. Thanks for your question!

Hi Lea, thanks for posting this, sorry for my late reply. I hope your daughter recovered well and is able to wear her prosthetic again. Its such a painful injury.

Hi Morgan, neither of the two. I am a therapist. I work with disability, addictions, and existential issues. Thanks for asking!

Do you still have your knee??? If you do, you should be very thankful. My husband is an AK since age 17 and would happily give a foot for a knee

Hi Victoria, I gave the knee to someone who could not afford one. Have you managed to find what you need yet?