I've only been a RBK amputee for 5 months and I've had my prosthetic for a little under 10 weeks now. Last night, I had my first dream where I had my prosthetic and not my flesh leg. We'll see if it's like that in my next dream that I can recall, but I think my brain has fully integrated being an amputee!🦿 Which I think is pretty cool.😌
What are your guy's experiences with dreams and being an amputee?
I've only had my prosthetic for 8 weeks and I took my first hike on it in Sedona! My sister and I chose a somewhat easy trail (Fay Canyon trail), since I didn't know how much I'd be able to handle. But I did amazing! In fact, I did so well, I was passing people with 2 legs on the trail.💪
The trail was only about 2.2 miles total with about 200-300 feet in elevation change, but I had no issues whatsoever. I also didn't even use hiking poles, plus I carried the backpack with the drinks in it. My knee and stump got a little sore right as we got back to the car, but after I cleaned my prosthetic, I continued to wear it till it was time for bed.
The view at the top was incredible, and just made me appreciate this life so much. I love the people in my life. I love my prosthetic. And I love being an amputee despite the hardships that come with it. Life isn't perfect, it can be hard and stressful. But it's beautiful man, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so happy. I love my life!💫
EDIT: I've never gotten an award on Reddit before, thank you guys so much!!!🙌💙
I've only had my prosthetic for 8 weeks and I took my first hike on it in Sedona! My sister and I chose a somewhat easy trail, since I didn't know how much I'd be able to handle. But I did amazing! In fact, I did so well, I was passing people with 2 legs on the trail.💪
The trail was only about 2.5 miles total with about 200-300 feet in elevation change, but I had no issues whatsoever. I also didn't even use hiking poles, plus I carried the backpack with the drinks in it. My knee and stump got a little sore right as we got back to the car, but after I cleaned my prosthetic, I continued to wear it till it was time for bed.
The view at the top was incredible, and just made me appreciate this life so much. I love the people in my life. I love my prosthetic. And I love being an amputee despite the hardships that come with it. Life isn't perfect, it can be hard and stressful. But it's beautiful man, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm so happy. I love my life!💫