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Amputation

Posted by crpitt • 9/25/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: amputation, illness, surgery

For those that read my blog or follow me on twitter, know at least something about the mumborg.

Mumborg = My mum

Life and Limb

Th day has finally come for her disobedient leg to go and if things have gone to plan, then today is the day that she will be having her leg amputated.

More in-depth post from last week
crpitt.blogspot.com/2009/09/risking-life-and-limb.html

General questions, which you can ignore.

How do you cope with illness?

Do you know anything about amputation?

User Comments

9/25/09

Stillthinking

Claire!

My thoughts are with you and Mumborg today. I hope everything goes smoothly. I am sending you a Trans-Atlantic ((((hug)))) right now. . . even though the English don't like to touch.

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1. 9/25/09
  
  crpitt
  
  Hugs are great.. from a distance
  
  Cheers dude
9/25/09

Deray28

I will ignore the general questions for now because I have to go. I do hope that the surgery goes well though. Best wishes to mumborg and you

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9/25/09

ThriftShopRomantic

I'll check Twitter later to see how it's all gone. Fingers crossed for goodness and lack of, um, ick.

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9/25/09

TJlubrano

Hey Claire!! I send all my best wishes to Mumborg! And also to you of course! I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible!

I'm not familiar with amputation. With illness yes, I can't really tell you how I coped with it though. I just tried to stay positive and strong for the person who was sick. Yes the person is sick, but that doesn't mean happiness is forbidden. Take care!

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9/25/09

nothingprofound

Claire-I hope everything goes smoothly and that your mom will be home again soon.

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9/25/09

aningeniousname

Hope everything goes well I am at this very moment carving her a lovely pirate style leg with intricately carved scenes from the history of your Welsh homeland and Big brother 6.
I have also looked into the possibility of acquiring a talking parrot but they were quite expensive so I went for an albino budgie with a squint and a speech impediment, he says "Peeshes o' eight"
You can't expect a top class parrot straight away, you have to work your way up to a Macau!

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9/25/09

MissSuzie

Sorry to hear that Claire. ~hugs~ to both you and your mom. Hope all goes well!

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9/25/09

Arcticulates

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom!

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9/25/09

legbamel

I'm so sorry to hear that, although hopefully that will give the rest of her a chance to heal. Do keep us posted! Does she know that a whole community of strangers is pulling for her?

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9/25/09

timethief

My thoughts and very best wishes are with you and mumborg Claire.

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9/25/09

Theresa111

We can all light candles in honor of your Mother and hold wonderful thoughts for her, the doctors, you and your family and friends. Much love Claire! HUGS

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9/25/09

crawler

Life's difficult sometimes, but it's still a life, hope mumborg and you come out of this more stronger. Wish you the best.

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9/25/09

bettieblogger

I have to head out for a few hours, but I'll definetly be back to respond to this..

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9/25/09

Agit8r

Best wishes on a speedy recovery *wry smile*

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9/25/09

alliefox50

My thoughts are with you.

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9/25/09

PetLvr

I've only had experience with one client who had amputated or rather chopped off half his foot (about 4 inches) due to Diabetes. Prior to the surgery, he had blood flow problems, and the risk was that it would spread up the leg and possibly higher. He was always falling (tripping actually which caused him to break his hip walking up stairs) and had to use the 4-wheeler.

He has since passed away (he was in his 70's when that happened), but afterwards .. he mentioned that he hardly missed his toes and actually felt them still attached and that phantom itch was true. But most importantly I remember his widow saying that he was happier knowing that he wasn't at risk at amputating his leg anymore (or dying or breaking his hip again) after they actually amputated his foot and was less grumpy to live with.

That probably doesn't help, but my heart goes out to you and your family and your mumborg and hope for speedy recovery.

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9/25/09

crpitt

Thanks for all the thoughts and whatnots.

Just back from the hospital now, operation went well and mum was allowed straight back to her room, no need for HDU or ICU.

It is very surreal, but just glad she is doing well.

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1. 9/25/09
  
  Deray28
  
  It's great to hear that Claire! Now she needs to rest and get well soon
2. 9/25/09
  
  Theresa111
  
  Blessings!
3. 9/25/09
  
  Stillthinking
  
  I'm very glad to hear it went well. Tell the Mumborg that total strangers throughout the world are wishing her well.
4. 9/25/09
  
  timethief
  
  No need for HDU or ICU - Good news! Thanks for posting it.
9/25/09

celticmusicfan

OMG jut red this post. I am glad your mom is ok now.

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9/25/09

owlbarn

I just came across this post. Glad to you know your mom is doing OK. Wishes to her and hugs to you

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9/25/09

NT77

Glad to hear your mum's operation went well. Hope she can come home soon.

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9/25/09

Rainhat

Best wishes for the mumborg! Hope everything is well!

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9/25/09

Sam1982

Sorry to hear about mumborg, hope all goes well and is well. Best wishes

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1. 9/25/09
  
  Stillthinking
  
  Dude, how is Sophie doing? I haven't talked to you in ages...
9/25/09

BeamingBalance

I don't know your story but I'll definitely check it out.

My mom had her leg amputated (knee down) about five years ago (as well as two fingers). She has lupus and had suffered a stroke as well (prior).

Also because of side effects from the stroke, she is not very mobile but does have a prosthetic (cool Harley Davidson leg).

I'm sure the amputation was devasating at the time but I have to say it's just part of life now. It's just who she is and everyone (even the little kids) fully accepts her having only one leg as a matter of course.

Anyway, I'll check out your blog and may have more to offer once I know what you're going through exactly...

All the best to you and your mum!

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1. 9/29/09
  
  crpitt
  
  Thanks for such a thoughtful comment
9/25/09

crpitt

Hey dudes, more thanks to pass on to you for your lovely comments

Illness is something that I have been used to all my life, so that is nothing new to me.

The operation was a hind quarter amputation, so that means that literally a quarter of her body has gone, that in itself is something to get your head around.

I don't think there will be any prosthetics, because her other leg is not strong enough to support one. If she is really good and physio goes well she may be able to use crutches at least part of the time. Luckily she already has her electric wheelchair and is a menace in that, lol.

I was actually more worried about losing her than the actual leg, so at least now I have some peace of mind.

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1. 9/25/09
  
  Stillthinking
  
  I am so glad it went slowly and that you have some peace of mind right now. You're a strong person, Ms. Pitt and I am so glad you're my friend.
  
  And, can I say, your Mumborg is incredibly lucky to have you too!
2. 9/25/09
  
  Stillthinking
  
  I meant SMOOTHLY not slowly, dear. Sorry, my keyboard has a mind of it's own lately.
3. 9/25/09
  
  Arcticulates
  
  Claire you are an awesome daughter!
9/25/09

polybore

All the best.

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9/29/09

crpitt

Thanks for the lovely comments, have been running round like a headless chicken since the operation.

A post on the operation and progress report on the mumborg

crpitt.blogspot.com/2009/09/operation-lopitoff-complete.html

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