AMPUTEE JOKES - When is it NOT OK?

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3 жыл бұрын

My THOUGHTS on AMPUTEE Jokes, SELFISHNESS, and DEPRESSION
My Best Leg: Ossur Rheo XC
My Best Foot: Ossur Proprio
My 2nd Best Foot: Ossur ProFlex LP Torsion
My Best Liner: Ossur Iceross Seal In Liner
My Best Prosthetist: Eugene Rossouw (Cape Town SA)
Hi guys!!
I have been an AMPUTEE since 2004.
In 2000 I had a paragliding accident, after which I struggled with complications of my left leg. Constant infections and acute, chronic pain pushed me to the point where I considered amputation. Ultimately it was the right decision, which opened up a completely different life to me.
Today I am a happy amputee. In this channel I aim to share what it is that got me to this space. I hope that you find your own happiness, despite, and even because of, the struggles of becoming an amputee :-)

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@davegoodridge8352 3 жыл бұрын

The way I heard that joke is that after they removed the good leg. They had to go back and remove the bad leg. When the man woke up with no legs he went to see a lawyer intending to sue the doctor. Until his attorney told him ‘I’m sorry but I don’t think you have a leg to stand on. Sorry bad joke

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao I wish we could post meme on her cuz I have one that has a double amp sitting on a sofa saying " I cant stand yall" lmao n its funny as hell.

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 Man I had a good laugh now ... thanks for a great start to the day ... I should have seen that on e coming!

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

Im a left bka since July of 2016 n i make jokes all the time. Ive always been a joker. However I went into a deep depression, PTSD, insomnia, aggressive anger, anxiety. Im a lot better n received my 3rd BA in psychology now a LCDC n doing well. But the jokes I say are im the south Texas hopscotch champion and won without my leg. Or that I can beat anyone in a game of twister just take my leg off n stomp that blue dot they couldn't. Or I got hired at I-hop pancake house as waitress n my name tag says "Eileen" I lean. 🤣🤣🤣🙈🙉🙊its all good to look at ourselves n laugh!!!💯💯

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I love the Eileen one 😂😂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, looks like you're completely at ease with being an amputee. Well done on your recovery man, and what you've achieved. I hope that you're going to put the Psych qualification to work and help other amps...? We need you mate!

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah im already linked up with a rehab dept in a hosp n fitted in well the only thing that I have to cater to is my emotional intelligence as to keep my self awareness self management and empathy in control as to not falling apart n staying in beast mode

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Ok another one!! Sat in a pub near to the dartboard having a drink with a friend. Two lads were playing darts but after about 15 mins I noticed that they had stopped playing and both were looking my way and then laughing together. Finally one came over and asked if he could have his dart back. I said yes where is it ? He said it’s stuck in your leg!! I hadn’t seen it when it hit the wire bounced off the dartboard straight into my leg. Didn’t feel a thing !!

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Something similar happened to me, but it was a knife in the foam surrounding the leg .. freaked the kids out but a good laugh in the end!

@MrJalowery 3 жыл бұрын

Come on Chris! That was a SERIOUS dad joke😂🤣. Im gonna try it on my kids. A cashier once asked me how i was doing, i told him i was busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest.😁 I see your staying true to your word about both doing more videos and about your physical fitness. Two birds, one stone: Niiiice. Love the videos brother!

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao sweep the leg like they said in karate kid huh lmao

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that was ... I hope. I lol when I 1st heard it, but the person told the joke really well. I must say Im not the most fantastic at delivering a joke which kinda takes the punch out of it. Thanks for your humour, I had a good laugh when I read it - great start to the day!

@peterbumper2769 3 жыл бұрын

fellow amp here. 98% of amputees suffer with depression, if laughing at out situation helps, then go for it.

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

Oh hell yeah buddy. If course. Although some ppl get offended by us laughing at ourselves n they have never even dealt or known an amputee before. Its confusing for me n how they react

@peterbumper2769 3 жыл бұрын

@@meromero6822 people get offended when the sun comes up. I am not going to hide myself or my amputation . I am still a person with hopes and fears and hopefully a good sense of humor

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

I agree I agree. I used to be angry at the world with lots of resentment n bitterness. Then realized it wasnt me n wasnt gaining anything out of it. I flipped my switch. Now they say daaaamm u changed a whole lot. N I say naw naw a whole lot changed me lets keep having fun.

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Im with you 100%. Thats a scary figure, I never realised it was that high. I guess we all deal with things in our own way, certainly a little humour helps me out a lot.

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

@@peterbumper2769 Nice one Peter. You're right, a sunrise will offend some folks - I like that statement.

@victoriapendleton4099 2 жыл бұрын

I like : "You've got about as much chance as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest!"

@theampedlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh!!

@dmandman9 3 жыл бұрын

It’s strange that most times I’m ok with people making amputee jokes and laugh at them myself. . But other times I feel offended because I’m not in the mood because the person may have gone overboard and not know when to stop. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Darryl, I experience it exactly the same as you. For me depends from where it came and also how the humour was delivered. Sometimes I'm tired or fragile and it might hurt, mostly I can laugh with someone. There are certainly some out there who joke at the expense of others, as opposed to with us, which is highly offensive. Thanks for an important perspective.

@dmandman9 3 жыл бұрын

@@theampedlife I’m the same way with others. Before I joke with someone, I try to make sure I’m laughing WITH them not AT them. If their body language changes or their laughter seems forced or uncomfortable, I instantly stop with the jokes or teasing. If I don’t have a certain comfort level with them, I don’t joke .I I try to treat others the way I want to be treated. . I also know that some people simply don’t like joking around. They’re not wrong. They simply aren’t wired that way. I respect their personality

@ArrieG69 3 жыл бұрын

Amps rule!! Thanks Chris. I am lbka since Jan 2016, after 24 yrs with a busted leg. I am called stompie, duisendpoot and my socket was almost used for a Curriecup when Cheetahs won a year or 2 ago. Your video from about 6 minutes onwards really hit my heartstrings. Stay positive and safe all amps on this channel

@meromero6822 3 жыл бұрын

I will say that his joke "stumped" me 🤣🤣

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Armand, Yeah amps rule bru! Thank you for watching and for commenting, and for sharing your humour. There are so many jokes we can come up with, and situations to laugh at. I must say the Currie Cup is a new one. I wonder if mine will qualify as a World Cup? For me it certainly does. So at 6 min I start talking about being self absorbed, and how we should remember how much help the was, and still is out there. It's not only about me ... This is something that affected you? Im really curious about why you say this, unless it's too personal. Good luck with the Cheetahs!

@edb2746 Жыл бұрын

Going on 3 years as an amputee. Too many jokes made in "good fun". Especially from my physical therapist. In the moment I can laugh but later on it hits hard.

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago as part of my job I had to visit a scrap yard and obtain a serial number from a mobile crane my company had financed . It was loading a truck with Swarff which are metal turnings from lathe work it looks like metal springs and the only way to load them is with a magnetic disc. The scrap yard owner stood next to me as he shouted to the driver to drop the disc about five feet away from me. When the driver hit the on button my leg immediately shot towards it and I grabbed the owner around his neck and shouted him to pull me away. This he did and we went for a coffee in his office both laughing at the situation. Later that day I noticed that I was collecting small metal objects pins clips screws on my trousers yes I was magnetised!! I told my boss about this next day gave him a small and impressive demonstration- he looked at me very seriously then asked smiled and asked if when I laid in bed last night did I swing to north !!

@wynncarter6783 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you Chris. You're an inspiration to us all. We're back in lockdown in the UK. It's difficult for everyone during this time but especially hard to get motivated when living alone. I've been having problems with my leg staying on even though I've just got a new leg socket, (which cost a fortune!) I can't seem to keep the suction. It's really getting me down. I had such high hopes. so I'm feeling disappointed. I'm waiting for scan results too which is always a scary time. So many jokes are more than welcome at the moment!! Loving your video's. Sending you love and a big virtual hug. xx

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Wynn, thanks for your wonderfully kind message :-) Down here in Africa we've seen that UK and Europe are suffering again, I'm so sorry for you guys doing it all over again. The impact of the isolation is becoming increasingly apparent in the work I do, more and more people are feeling emotionally vulnerable and socially isolated. Please maintain your connectedness with those that matter in your life, do regular check-ins to share difficulties and to have your struggles heard by someone your trust. Im disappointed to hear the new socket loses its vacuum ... and inclined to want to ask "how can that be possible?" Have you tried the Ossur Iceross Seal In Liner with the rings? I hope the scan results indicate a good outcome, thinking of you and holding you in mind x

@Mr.Quinlan888 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back at it Chris. I definitely agree that the lockdown has caused depression to skyrocket. I was able to get outside and go for a walk in Red Rock Canyon near my house in Vegas. It's surprising how much your attitude can be uplifted by doing something so simple.

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the comments, Im so jealous of your hike in Red Rock - its a place I want to visit some time. I was in Moab last year ... love the American West. Planning to go back next year to hike Angels landing. What do you think?? About your comments, you're 100% right that a hike can lift our spirits. Its really about DOING that makes me a happier person, vs dreaming and being passive.

@kipkekoe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Chris!

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Iris!!!! Wow so nice to hear from you again. Thanks YOU for your message. I hope you're well and life is good to you? I forget how long ago we met - was it 3 years ago? Take care :-)

@abdulwajidparray2309 Жыл бұрын

It was the new year eve when I had my motorcycle crash. 01 Jan 2020 and the sky was full with firecrackers. The docs on call stuck in the hospital on the new year got bored while everyone else was celebrating. So they decided to cut my leg instead of a cake 😂

@theampedlife Жыл бұрын

😂love the humour, thanks for making me smile this morning! I'm also a keen biker - do you still ride?

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

I was crossing the road in our local town and as I stepped off suddenly saw a car coming down the road fairly fast so I stopped in the gutter. Then realised the car had decided to pull over and park where I was standing and it did this fast ! I got one foot back on the path but the car trapped my foot when it stopped Driver got out looked at me and said you ok? I said yes but would he mind moving his car a little bit as he’d parked on my foot ! His face changed to horror and jumped back into his seat when he stopped again looked at me said are you sure your ok?? I said yes no problem- I never did say it was the false leg!! Made me look hard!!

@sharonchandler4185 Жыл бұрын

Once in a while, someone I meet will look horrified, ask in a very concerned voice how I'm doing. My answer? I feel great, but the government/doctor says I don't have a leg to stand on.

@theampedlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me smile today 😊

@richardbarnes7428 3 жыл бұрын

As a HD amputee I have work colleagues making jokes all the time. But I’ve known then for a long time before I lost a leg so they know me and that I will make fun of myself and certainly I give back as much as I take. Better to joke about it then to pussy foot around it. No pun intended 😇

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Richard. I'm with you on this, facing my truth as an amp and being able to share some humour about it definitely works for me, I'm all for a laugh - except if it is at the expense of someones emotions or attacks their dignity. Ive been on the receiving end of a nasty comment which is hard to forget, but fortunately easy to move past, due to being completely at peace with my situation. My friends and I are very direct about our abilities or what we can no longer do - whether its due to amputation, fitness, or growing older! It is what it is mate 😊

@theampedlife Жыл бұрын

Hi Ed, it is always important for people to consider who they are trying to amuse - is it funny for everyone, or funny for them only? A joke at the expense of another is not a joke, it is hurtful. I think it is OK to point that out to the person, when it is appropriate. I speak up if I feel uncomfortable, if only to be honest about it with someone who is important to me, to ensure the relationship is sustainable. Most people will understand if they care enough.

@jesuschristsuperczar1224 2 жыл бұрын

When someone compliments me for something I always tell them "look...I put my pants on one half a leg at a time like..."

@danielford7377 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you are able to hike. I am a new amputee. I long to be able to hike. The joke was terrible.

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Can I just ask on your channel if anybody noticed that following amputation the effect of alcohol on the body increased ? I asked my surgeon about it and he said he thought that as I had less blood now then the dilution of alcohol would be increased in my body- well now cheaper to get boozed!!! Later in life I became type 2 diabetic and wondered whether this dilution effect could be applied to sugar intake. I think it could does anyone have thoughts on this?? Ps I’m not a doctor!!

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred, this is an interesting question! I’ll ask around a little but it makes sense that we’ll be more sensitive to any stimulant due to less body mass, blood etc. Thanks for commenting!

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

I think that if this is the case then diabetes for one is also a major cause of limb as well as a lot of other nasty problems We should be made aware that this could be an issue. Without to much drama but if you don’t know where the trees are how can you navigate the forest !!

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Limb loss!!

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

I also suffered with very painful shin rashes in my groin for many years and tried loads of treatments but they all failed eventually. When I became diabetic I stopped taking sugar as much as possible. Then found that all skin conditions cleared up on their own after one month. Since found out that the medical profession know that almost all infections thrive on sugar !! Knowbody tild me!!! Anyway I’ve had a good session on your site and thankyou for taking the trouble to produce it. Regards bob

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Final message a tip for leg amps -when walking down the road if you keep your prosthetic next to the road you gain a little more clearance to swing your leg because every path in the world slopes towards the road for water drainage ! Can make life a bit easier !, that’s it I’m done

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

TWO MORE LIFE EXPERIANCES BELOW I HAVE MORE IF YOU WANT THEM

@OFPgaming_pokehaven99 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching a while

@ipswichfinance 3 жыл бұрын

Did you see the scrapyard tale. ? I can assure you it’s perfectly true

@theampedlife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fred, I missed it the first time round! I completely believe it is true - which makes it such a good amp story :-))) Thanks for a good laugh, I will send it to my amp friends if that's OK. I honestly wish I was there to see this!!