This Isn't Easy - Struggling with Being an Amputee

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Footless Jo

Footless Jo

5 жыл бұрын

No one ever said being an amputee is easy - but, today definitely was hard. Meeting with my counselor brought up a lot of feelings, and this is some of what I am experiencing. I'm now 26 days post surgery.
In 2018, I made the difficult decision to have an elective below knee amputation due to years of constant and mounting pain and over ten ankle surgeries trying to save it. This channel is to document my journey of surgery, recovery, and reclaiming my life.
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@etiene605
@etiene605 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo. I am a clinical specialist for Ossur South Africa. I am a Prosthetist and see amputees on a daily basis. I understand that you feel alone and that at this stage you are frustrated and emotional. But looking at your videos and seeing your progress, I am positive that your rehabilitation is going to be fast and successful. Good luck Jo. Hang in there the future is exciting.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
What an encouraging message to see! Thank you SO much! There are definitely bad days, but the good outweight the bad. I feel like now, every day (overall) is working towards "life" and better, where before, every day was more pain. So I'm really excited for my rehabilitation! Sometimes it gets incredibly lonely and scary and it is weird - but I know that it will be good. Thanks again :-)
@FrankSiler
@FrankSiler 5 жыл бұрын
You're the living happy medium. It's a great gift to the world that Jo is Jo.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Awh shucks haha! Thank you so much! :-)
@chrisbullock1569
@chrisbullock1569 5 жыл бұрын
This is what I love about your videos. Did I lose a leg? No. Do I get it? Well, kind of. You’re grieving a loss, I’ve done that. You’re reflecting on others’ perceptions. I’ve done that. You’re fearing judgment. Check. You’re feeling different. Check. You’re feeling lonely, though supported. Check. It’s like the Police’s song Message in a Bottle (80’s reference, check). You’ll pull through and be ok. And surprisingly, you’re tapping what we all go through in various doses. The way you do it... is awesome. Blessings and bests, thank you for being yourself.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Awh thank you soooo much Chris! :-D That means a lot to me! That made me smile - I'm so glad that this video is something anyone can relate to because its true - we've almost all felt these emotions, in different ways. I think there is comfort in that, becuase in a way, none of us are ever really alone then. :-)
@randylinker4364
@randylinker4364 5 жыл бұрын
Good morning Jo, There will always be ups and downs in your days and there are days that I wake up and have to put my leg on to go get a cup of coffee or to let the dogs out and ask myself, who thought that this was a good idea to do and when I take the first step of the morning without pain I'm the one who thought it was a great idea and I was right ! I choose not to talk to a counselor as there is no way for one to understand and know what I was going through and I was so good with my decision going into this I felt like I didn't need it but I have a couple of good people I have met locally that I can chat with and compare notes and situations that they have gone through with being an amputee and that works for me. I had more comments from people when I had a messed up ankle than I have had comments about my prosthetic and they are mostly from curious kids and I let them touch it and I answer their questions and they are usually happy when we get done talking. You will learn all of the one leg jokes and will use them to get through uncomfortable situations and then the airport ! You get to go to the front of the line at security and early boarding for the plane as well and you can take your spouse with you ! It's not all good but it will get better and there will be less and less bad days and more good days the farther you get into this. Take care !
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Randy! Your comment brought a smile to my face! :-) I absolutely hear that it will not all be good but that there will be more and more good days - and I believe that 100%. And I'm getting there, slowly but surely. ;-) Thanks again!!!
@j.e.baldwin3336
@j.e.baldwin3336 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most refreshing and succinct videos. I'm so fortunate to have stumbled upon this and feel less alone just for hearing your words. I am not an amputee and yet I relate so much to your overall sentiments because I am dealing with grief and loss. I am fortunate to have support, and yet at the end of the day it's an enormously lonely journey because only I can grieve the person I lost, and Westerners also live in a very grief averse culture so I feel pressure to "make meaning" of my loss and rise above, etc. I ALSO often see two types of people in grief forums - those who are in total despair, and those who have found "inspiration" in their grief/loss of loved one and are more grateful, present, engaged in life, etc. Like you, I want to find a happy medium. I do not want to be in despair and yet having to find "meaning" in the senseless death of someone I love feels just as emotionally taxing. Thank you for being so relate-able. Wish more folks would speak to the journey of trying to find the happy medium in life. Peace and love to you.
@DawnKellyMedia
@DawnKellyMedia 5 жыл бұрын
You're very inspirational, because you're honest. It seems like what you're feeling is normal, and just like any other trauma (losing a limb is trauma), it's going to take time. Sharing these types of videos will help because you'll have people comment and encourage you, or day they feel the same way. So yeah keep up the honest videos! I love them!
@emilyrobinson7667
@emilyrobinson7667 5 жыл бұрын
First off I would like to say that in all of the videos that I have watched of yours I am always smiling through them. This journey is hard. I have never and probably will never have to lose a limb. And secondly I want to say sorry because even though I have never been through this I have been through short moments in life where I feel completely alone. I could be surrounded by friends and family and all that I love but at those points in life no one is there. It is one of the saddest feelings in the world. I wish you the best of luck for recovery and the rest of your life. And lastly I would like to thank you for showing the world your experience with a smile on your face and more positivity than most people on happy days. We all love you Jo. ❤️☺️
@DINXIII
@DINXIII 5 жыл бұрын
hello Jo I am not an amputee but I have autism and I know people look at me differently I am also 27 and it hurts me when people look at me differently I wanted to say there is a better life out there
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Damien! I really appreciate your comment...its really hard when people look at you differently - I get that. I'm trying to work through it myself. There absolutely is amazing life out there through, and thank you for your encouragement!
@carde028
@carde028 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I'm facing the same procedure and feel exactly the same re: the forums and stuff. So nice to hear someone who feels similar kind of emotions!
@Amped4Life
@Amped4Life 5 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful for me to see. Thank you for sharing real and raw emotions. Some of these things are scary thoughts for me, too. When you said "I cannot hide that anymore", it struck a chord with me. I like hiding my pain. It gives me a chance to be me, with no injured leg. With nothing different. What you said is something I hadn't even considered. I feel often that I have lost my leg already, but losing it is a different thing entirely. I can only imagine the wave of emotions that you are facing (with such bravery and honesty). Thank you for being so brave and honest, and "traveling this road with honesty". Some time after my leg got really bad, several surgeries in, Ieft all social media (3 years ago or more). I have linkedin and KZfaq, but that's it. You may consider trying that at some point. It frees you of others' happy 100% of the time persona, which isn't real anyway. It frees you of expectations and allows you to find yourself during a time of change. You are brave, strong, motivated, and honest. Never quit being authentically you, because you are amazing. I don't even know you, but I can see that light and spark. I was going to ask how old you were - I'm 29 and married also. You've got this, Jo! Keep going a day at a time. Lean into the discomfort. If you like to read, I suggest reading a Pema Chodron book. She is an amazingly wise woman with great thoughts on how to deal with times of change and uncertainty. It has helped me process a lot of emotions with my pain therapist (who recommended the book). Let me know if you read it. I really hope you'll give it a read!
@connieeedwards
@connieeedwards 5 жыл бұрын
Dear sweet Jo! Your words brought tears this morning, but you are such a blessing and an encouragement to me as I help my husband go through this. Surgery is Friday! And we are both scared, but trying to think positive and also trusting that God is with us in this. I loved hearing about your new leg--and seeing it. I don't think Dale will be a "4" but we are excited about the possibilities of moving on from where he is today. Thank you so much for your great videos!
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Connie, I've been thinking about you guys a lot this week! Friday...I will absolutely be praying for you guys then.
@robertsendra6520
@robertsendra6520 5 жыл бұрын
Jo. I've been watching your videos and this one kinda hit home a little bit about being alone in the journey. About 7 years ago I broke my right foot and ankle in a circus accident. While not the same as your amputation. But I had to re learn how to do everything in my life as I was not able to put weight on my foot. I still remember the doctor asking me if I had a girlfriend or wife that can help me at home. I said no, his reply "well that sucks". I had to basically figure out everything alone. While i had friends and family to help. Only i knew the pain i was in or what it was like not to have the ability to not use a foot. Even though there was negativity, In general I did not let things like this discourage me. I'm stubborn and strong headed. And saw it as a new challange like anything else in life.. People don't know what they have until they lose it. I have more respect for Amputee now because of what I went through. And know how people treat you differently. Don't be afraid to ask for help when needed. Sometimes our pride gets in the way. Keep your same fighting mentality as you are learning a new horse riding skill no matter how hard it may seem. You have a goal to ride your horses again. Focus on that. Where ever your journey takes you in life just make the best of it. Stay well and keep posting updates. Also that year I broke my foot I still performed in 4 acts. And because of my injury I was able to be creative with my performances and worked them into the acts. By show time I was mostly healed but still had to perform what I trained in for four months. It's something I'll never forget.
@jodylishowid5719
@jodylishowid5719 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo! I’m a Jo too (well, sort of...that’s my nickname). I’m an amputee as well. I was where you are. Many people have been. It’s hard putting that smile on, and trying to be the person everyone remembered before amputation. Unfortunately, we have to work through those emotions. Not an easy task, and even on good days they will peek through. Never be shy to reach out to someone. Journaling helped me quite a bit especially when I felt I was leaning too much on family/friends. It looks like you are on your way to a successful rehab. Just breathe, take it a day at a time, and keep that head held high. Good luck to you! Looking forward to seeing your continued journey. .
@jongrubbs7148
@jongrubbs7148 5 жыл бұрын
this be jon and in 2015 I lost my right leg. so I do understand how you feel. be strong and find humor. remember you are now a goodie boogie one shoe now or no matter what you will always be a foot short. children will always ask questions that adults won't ask. take it one day at a time and trust me it gets better and easier take care
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your encouragement!!!
@jward2255
@jward2255 Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration to me I just had my leg amputated and watch your videos
@dennisdevore1648
@dennisdevore1648 5 жыл бұрын
I can see that your cheerfulness has left fot the moment. It is already on the way back, keep watch for it
@newweirdorder4164
@newweirdorder4164 2 жыл бұрын
I am new to this amputee journey, and it is a lonely road. I'm glad I found this channel though. It gives me hope.
@LeBoof
@LeBoof 5 жыл бұрын
Love your honesty. You are a strong woman and you will succeed.
@randylinker4364
@randylinker4364 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo, From one of your previous posts when you showed a picture of your future new leg it looks like we go to the same place for our prosthetics and if so they have a young person about the same age as yourself and if you haven't met her yet you need to do so as she is going on 2 years of her amputation and she will help you out tons.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
I know EXACTLY who you're talking about and she is amazing!!! I met with her before my amputation and she answered so many of my questions. Short blonde hair, about my age? :-)
@andromeda1515
@andromeda1515 Жыл бұрын
Im not an amputee but I had a severe multi-bone break in my ankle a few months ago and for more reasons than just those directly related to my ankle the whole process has been extremely traumatic. Although its a different situation I can relate to the isolation. Due to a condition I have and the way they had to screw my ankle back together, my ankle will probably be an consistent issue but I have good people surrounding me so I'm optimistic. Thanks for sharing your story, it helps
@PghFlip
@PghFlip 5 жыл бұрын
I know this is a month ago, but i just wanted to say, some random schmuck you don't know, haven't met, etc... stumbled across your videos and is rooting for you! you have a really good energy about you, and I have confidence that you'll overcome any challenge ahead of you. You seem like someone i'd like to get to know. If ever you and your hubs are in Pittsburgh... I'm buying!
@letzparty3924
@letzparty3924 4 жыл бұрын
I am 2 years out of my amputation. I have the exact same amputation that you have. I am also trying to find that medium. I'm having a rough day today and came looking for someone else that feels this way. I have a awsome support system a loving husband great kids, parents, in laws, name I have it. I feel the same way it's a lonely weird journey we are taking. Thank you for making this video it helped more than you know
@winegarhousehold
@winegarhousehold 5 жыл бұрын
Hey there, I lost my leg on January 24th of this year due to a driver that was texting and driving and hit me head on. I’ve been through a lot of what you’ve been through when I comes to the physical and emotional side of being an amputee And I’m only 34. I served my country and came back from Iraq with all my limbs and became a LBK here stateside. If you ever need too talk or have any questions or concerns please feel free too hit me up anytime. I know it’s hard right now but trust me, things really do get better.
@erikaamero2841
@erikaamero2841 5 жыл бұрын
Thursday I go for my below the knee amputation.. I discovered your videos this morning and I am so happy that I did. I would love to chat with you, someway, somehow. We have a lot of similarities. I haven’t had a chance to talk to anyone who has actually experienced an amputation.. Thanks ! 💕
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment Erika! I am sending all good vibes your way for your Thursday amputation...I know that when I was facing it, I had a ton of different emotions and overwhelm leading up to it, I am hoping you are hanging in there, but if it feels like a lot, that is to be expected! You are absolutely not alone, girl. I found Facebook groups *really* helpful for asking questions (If you search amputee in the groups secion, you'll find some really big ones) and finding people who have gone through the same thing too, which helped me feel like I wasn't alone or anything. If you think of it I'd love to hear how your surgery and recovery go! I'll be thinking of you!
@erikaamero2841
@erikaamero2841 5 жыл бұрын
Footless Jo If you have some free time my email is erikaamero@hotmail.com or find me on Facebook. I would definitely love to communicate back and fourth through my process! You’re awesome, thank you!
@stokesstittjr624
@stokesstittjr624 2 жыл бұрын
I know that this is a old video, But I’ve been amputated and walking for going on for years now and there’s still times that I feel alone. I am 72 now so hopping has never been a option. There are days that really suck, because I am ever reminded that I don’t forget a left leg. I try to stay on top of it cause I don’t have the excruciating pain anymore,so it was a good trade still it’s no picnic. Love Stokes one of your viewers
@jayallen7368
@jayallen7368 5 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. It is alot to deal with please find a therapist that your comfortable with let it all out. I have been been seeing someone since mine was removed on the 19th oct since I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. I hate being around people just like you said when they are omg what happen, I am so sorry for or best one is I am praying for you and stay strong. But it is so true that nothing will ever be the same and it is a complete change in how you do everything and if you live alone it is changing your whole house to adapt to fact you only have one leg
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Jay, thank you so much...I really, really hear that. Same here. I have found a therapist, and I love her. She's been really helpful so far. I think having a safe and comfortable environment to process these emotions in is so important to finding our way through this, and having a healthy life (in every regard). I'm really glad you found someone too. Those comments from people...I try to be really graceful and kind and answer, but its hard when its strangers and I feel like I'm explaining myself 24/7, I just want to be me, and not have to be "the amputee"....and I haven't even been out that much, so I know it'll get worse, and I can handle it, but its really hard. It is a complete change, and something that definitely requires time to process through. Thanks for your support!
@dennisdevore1648
@dennisdevore1648 5 жыл бұрын
Feel the warmth of His love and let it bring a smile to your face😊
@donaldtank
@donaldtank 6 ай бұрын
I know how you feel I was a over the road truck driver and I was alone doing that just like I am alone with loosing my leg because of a infection in my foot but I am okay with it I will work with what I have
@bluedeva
@bluedeva 5 жыл бұрын
The online community is fantastic, but I found more understanding and tips by going to limb charities sports days or events to meet fellow ampies or just by chatting to other ampies at my limb centre. Ive found them so reassuring and the info and tips have helped so much. Don’t get me wrong some days I don’t want to see or speak to anyone - mostly when I’ve had no sleep from 👻pains or have done way too much the day before or when it’s too painful to wear my prosthetic. You will get some stares and funny looks being out unfortunately and some people can be so rude asking private medical history questions or saying they will pray for me but that’s their problem not mine, I normally respond with a smile and a very short answer or make sure I’ve got my headphones on so I can’t hear them. ps they always seem to ask on those rough days which is infuriating 😡 I wear Alleles covers on my prosthetic and since then most people ask about how cool it is or the designs I chose instead of the traditional “so what happened?” questioning. Children are the best tho as they have no filter so I normally get asked why are you a robot/transformer- I normally say it’s because I didn’t eat my greens or it fell off... but I do have a dry dark sense of humour. Try not to let others opinions bring you down, which is really hard. Just remember that it will get better 🤗 Does your limb Centre have an amputee buddy Scheme or mentors that you can meet up with as that could really help. I hope any of this may help sending 🤗
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
This has been one of the best comments I've received! :-) Thank you so much! I actually went to my very first real life fellow amputee event yesterday, it was a sled hockey event for amputees, I couldn't play yet since my wound is still healing but I got to watch and meet people. It was weird - but also REALLY awesome! I think the hardest part aside from the 👻pains (P.s. love the 👻symbol you used, lol!) has been how other people feel like they have the right to know my medical history or ask prying questions about it...but its okay. I can handle it gracefully in the moment but afterwards I get upset sometimes. I dealt with hardcore staring in public for the first time, but that one wasn't quite as hard as questions. I think this will be a fun journey...a hard one, but a great one with opportunities to meet so many people and learn so much. At my prosthetics place, one of the girls who works there is also an amputee and has been my amputee sherpa since the beginning haha, she even came and visited me in the hospital. Good support makes all the difference. Thank you so much!
@bluedeva
@bluedeva 5 жыл бұрын
Any time, Im so glad, i bet it was weird at first, i found it daunting but so welcoming as there was plenty of fellow ampies to share their story and offer support/advise. Im sure afterwards you felt brilliant knowing that youre not on your own (its a great club to be a part of 🤗) im so glad you have your Sherpa 😂. (love that term) trust me they are diamonds! someone who understands and has been there (including the rough days) is fantastic. Being an Elective Amputee (im a LAK) people find it really hard to understand that the amputation was giving me my life back and really it has. Try to always focus on that, whenever youre on “sofa duty”, i took photos/videos of my lil goals to remember how ive progressed. Which is why your channel is brilliant 🙌🏻👌🏻 Dealing with the private medical questions from a random strangers is tough but just remember they really dont have any right to ask such private questions so if you dont want to answer dont! and dont feel bad 🤗 some amputees give out business cards with links to their blogs so they don’t have to tell their story 😏😁 or you can refer to the book of silly ways of loosing a limb jokes (there should be an encyclopaedia about it😆) Always remember that you are doing brilliant, the first 1yr is tough with lots of ups and downs, along with trying to hush the 👻pains (that symbol is just like phantoms- taunting you when your tired out and aching) but it does get better, your body has undergone a huge change and is still healing so try to rest as much as you can and take your recovery at your pace, even if it’s really frustrating (& painful) Slowly build up your wear time and try not to go crazy when you finally get your leg 😂😁🤗
@etiene605
@etiene605 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jo. Me again. I just want to say. Pain is weakness leaving the body. If you have pain. I feel you. But PLEASE. PLEASE PLEASE. dont loose hope. Your ‘leg guy’ is gonna sort you out. I look forward to the rest of your videos. 😁
@marys.4120
@marys.4120 5 жыл бұрын
I left home the first time yesterday. it was very difficult, it seemed that everyone was looking at my little arms.I do not give up, and I wish you never give up
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
I never will give up either! :-) It is so great to hear you left your house for the first time! I went in public for the first time two days ago and felt weird too...but that won't stop me, and it sounds like won't stop you! Its really hard...and I'm so sorry you're dealng with this too. But we'll both keep pressing on!
@marys.4120
@marys.4120 5 жыл бұрын
@@FootlessJo we have a new life.I'm learning all the time, sometimes I'm furious that I can not grab but I do not give up .I also think about clothes, I want to look aesthetically
@tayyyye
@tayyyye 5 жыл бұрын
New sub, I’m an amputee as well! I lost my whole right leg due to cancer, it’s the worst thing ever. But I’m thankful to still have my life.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
I am so, so so sorry. That is awful...it is such a loss. How long as it been? Its been almost four weeks now for me. Thinking of you and I'm truly so sorry.
@tayyyye
@tayyyye 5 жыл бұрын
Footless Jo it truly is, it’ll be 3yrs in January. & omg, I’m sorry.. keep your head up, things will get better for you! It’s definitely hard in the beginning and I still get discouraged and cry about it, but that’s definitely ok. Don’t ever be afraid to express your feelings or show emotions about the situation! You got this ❤️❤️
@swisswuff
@swisswuff 4 жыл бұрын
While it is new one thinks the amputation is important, and it is. I sure did. But to others it is often not a thing at all. They prefer it to be not a thing, mostly. After a while I figured that I can wear or not wear the prosthetic arm - and however that looks like, as long as I think it's not a thing, then it isn't for almost all others either. I went through phases, for a while I thought the hand of the prosthesis needed to be differently colored than skin color. Now I wear a hook for activities and no arm for stuff where I don't really need it and no one else cares, like, at all. I interact with so many people over weeks or months and even over working together on stuff, normal people don't bother to ask. I haven't had anyone saying a thing for a long time now. As long as I clearly make it visible and tangible that is actually deeply uninteresting, it will be for others. The few voyeuristic minds that cannot behave don't reflect a normal reality anyway. The Catch-22 here is that you probably have to start treating all aspects of your amputation as a totally normal fact of life. As long as I struggled, that clearly wasn't the case. Secondly, grief is normal and I find it doesn't fully go away. But that feels even normal, too. I survived a tumor and I am still here and that is good and with that, it was a trade-off, or price, or so of one very defining and miraculous body parts. I don't see that bit of ambivalence or grief go away and why should I.
@Heidenmacht
@Heidenmacht 3 жыл бұрын
About the everyone noticing thing - maybe in the meantime it's different for you nevertheless but I had a colleague I worked with and after many many months working in the same office space by chance someone told me he has a prosthetic leg. I never noticed so much as a slight limp but to be honest - there's also people without prosthetics who limp on a daily basis. Of course he was wearing long pants all the time but nevertheless. If I wasn't told I probably never would have known. And he was working like 2 tables away from me and I saw him going around all the time. I even think he was amputated over the knee because I was told he had to do a special motion to like "click" it so he could sit down in comparison to walking. But he did it so smooth that I wouldn't have been the wiser. Apart from that - I really like your content and otherwise the episode above I have no experience with this topic - but you talk really in a nice way to listen to :)
@robinbrown7953
@robinbrown7953 5 жыл бұрын
Ive been curious after watching all your videos up to this point. Besides the obvious, what was your reason for your channel name to be “footless Joe”? Is it to bring awareness and people to your channel? As time goes on do you think you will keep that name? Is that how you want to be identified? Again, all just curious questions. I have been enjoying your channel and following your journey of healing.
@valaineperry
@valaineperry 2 жыл бұрын
I just want to give you a hug.
@georgeabplanalp2620
@georgeabplanalp2620 5 жыл бұрын
I will send you a letter soon you are doing good it ain't. Easy I was 22 when I had to do it. Keep going
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
George Abplanalp I’d love to get a letter from you! I’m so sorry you had to go through this too. Thanks for the encouragement - keep going, right back at you!
@dennisdevore1648
@dennisdevore1648 5 жыл бұрын
Im in recovery from surgery to reattach the retina in my left eye. It's no comparison, fear of losing my eyesight is a significant, tho. I wish could hang out with you to quell the loneliness
@hudiscool4186
@hudiscool4186 5 жыл бұрын
Jesus was a piece of shit who wasn't tortured enough !
@mollympls
@mollympls 5 жыл бұрын
Imagine all the funny stories you can tell the people who are like, "OMG what happened to you?" Like an elephant stampede, or your leg got stolen in the middle of the night, a vacuuming accident, or whatever.
@IDYLBERRY
@IDYLBERRY 5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it's tough to remain optimistic with a life choice. All your other videos shows you were upbeat about removing the foot to have a better pain free life. Was your counselor telling you all the negative situations you may or may not encounter? Just curious if you were not prepared for this from the beginning? I imagine you may have had enquires about walking with a limp for as long as you have. If the pain you were having was so bad you opted to have the foot removed then a few inquires or references about what happened to you should be a breeze. Give some thought about finding another counselor. Wishing you the best.
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
Oh not at all, she is a fantastic counselor - I've had these thoughts since it began bubbling below the surface, but its hard to process them, and she definitely helps me be able to process them. I absolutely expected a difficult time - that doesn't mean that it isn't still difficult when it comes up. ;-) Thanks for your care and support!!
@CityKanin
@CityKanin 5 жыл бұрын
I would make up the craziest stories about ”how i lost me leg!” ....maybe it’s just a good thing i’m not an amputee :’D
@theamputeehunter2074
@theamputeehunter2074 5 жыл бұрын
These are typical emotions you have I've gone through it am a double amputee below the knee and nothing wrong with your emotion if you need to talk look me up on Facebook
@FootlessJo
@FootlessJo 5 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that Jeremy! Thank you so much.
@hudiscool4186
@hudiscool4186 5 жыл бұрын
God!!! Your leg is not the problem!!! Your hairstyle is!!! Seriously you look like a candle tip! Still love you though cheer up gal ! 🤗
@kerriwood2319
@kerriwood2319 5 жыл бұрын
How rude!
@keithhendrick4688
@keithhendrick4688 4 жыл бұрын
All amputee know what your going through but you are an individual and we don't know how it effect you in your life. 2014 age 45 became a RAKA and it sucks.
@dennisdevore1648
@dennisdevore1648 5 жыл бұрын
There is no substitute or comparison to the peace you will find in a relationship with God. Even your husband and/or best friend cannot give you that. But Jesus can. You are an excellent example of Phillipians 4:13, but doubt is tryiny to beat you down. I lift you up in Jesus name!😊
@hudiscool4186
@hudiscool4186 5 жыл бұрын
Fuck your xtian bullshit! Stuff your jesus in your ass moron
@dancingpianofairy
@dancingpianofairy 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, life's not black and white, just shades of grey. And there's oscillation, too, that's normal.
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