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    About Me

    Hi, my name is Heather and I was in an accident and lost both of my legs above the knee earlier this year. I'm doing pretty well with it but this sure has been a hard year!

    Interests

    rehab to get back to doing the things I use to do & live life!!!

  • Recent Activity

    August 11

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    • 3/7

      Mood March 7, 2008 12:10am

      I had an hour physical therapy session then wore my prosthetics for seven hours!
    • 3/5

      Mood March 7, 2008 12:09am

      I had an hour Physical Therapy session then I spent five hours in my prosthetics walking on the hour every hour, just taking a little lap.
    • Journal Entry for December 11, 2007

      Mood December 11, 2007 8:36pm

      I'm going to start my journal with a topic that I would love others input.  Here is the topic...On Jan. 9th 2007 I was driving down the …

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      From lydie July 17

      hey there, how was your trip with your dad? Hope things are going well and you've had some time to enjoy the summer! Did you ever give that women MaryBeth gave you the name of? Have you decided what step you'll take next? If you want to chat, you know where I am... Stay cool!!! Linda

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      From lydie July 9

      Hey Lorri, I saw on one of your posts that your seeing Stan next week? WOw, did you find him from conference? I never got to meet him or talk to him and that is the one thing I regret. I did not know the socket was under patent? I talked to someone from Midlands and I think they worked together to some extent, and he is doing them also I believe. It amazes me at the distance so many are traveling.. How long are you staying? I would love to, but could never afford to travel down there and such... Please let me know how it goes, I'm sure great, I heard soo many positivethings about him at the conference, and he did seem like the "IT" guy in prosthetics right now.... Good luck! Linda

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      From HopAlong June 30

      So glad I met you at the conference...What a blast...You and Linda are amazing women. Might just see you again next year.

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      From nannyjoy June 23

      just read some of your postings hope you are still doing well your story is an inspiration

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  • Goals

    Progress

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    Goal End Date is Jun 15, 08 66 days ago.
  • Support Groups

    • Close Amputees

      I'm a bi-lateral AK.

      Treatments

      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      my physical therapiest has been wonderful to me. While my wounds healed she worked with me and kept my core strength in tact.
      Prosthetic Device Working / Worked
      It is a big challenge but I'm determined
      Skin Graft Working / Worked
      Plastic surgeon did a great job with what he had to work with. No problems so far.
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