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    1. 06-18-17, 11:34 pm #1
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      Where the hell have I been?

      SO.

      got divorced in December. had foot surgery number5 right before that, got a staph infection, mersa, and a bone infection from it... had surgery 6 in march to remove the screws... spent 6 days in the hospital then had a picc line in for 6 weeks. 6/6 I had surgery number 7 to remove the joint that was replaced as a last ditch effort to save the foot... didn't work.

      6/15: Rt Leg BKA (Below Knee Amputation).
      Spent two days in the hospital and came home Saturday.

      One of the reasons the BKA was scheduled: nothing was working for the pain. additionally, my knee, hip and back were getting messed up from how my gait had changed due to previous surgeries. The first three toes never touched the ground. So, the 4th, 5th, and ankle were getting stress fractures constantly.


      Next steps.

      Tomorrow, cast comes off, Shrinker sock gets put on, with a test socket and temp prosthetic.

      I have started a new IG if anyone is interested in seeing pics.

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    2. 06-19-17, 12:29 am #2
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      This too shall pass my friend....

      Quote Originally Posted by ghost Check Out Post
      SO.

      got divorced in December. had foot surgery number5 right before that, got a staph infection, mersa, and a bone infection from it... had surgery 6 in march to remove the screws... spent 6 days in the hospital then had a picc line in for 6 weeks. 6/6 I had surgery number 7 to remove the joint that was replaced as a last ditch effort to save the foot... didn't work.

      6/15: Rt Leg BKA (Below Knee Amputation).
      Spent two days in the hospital and came home Saturday.

      One of the reasons the BKA was scheduled: nothing was working for the pain. additionally, my knee, hip and back were getting messed up from how my gait had changed due to previous surgeries. The first three toes never touched the ground. So, the 4th, 5th, and ankle were getting stress fractures constantly.

      Next steps.

      Tomorrow, cast comes off, Shrinker sock gets put on, with a test socket and temp prosthetic.

      I have started a new IG if anyone is interested in seeing pics.

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    3. 06-19-17, 10:02 am #3
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      Brother you know if you need anything from us all you gotta do is say so. Sucks that they had to take it this far but hopefully this will get you back up and going. I can not wait to see what you do with new chapter in life.


      Quote Originally Posted by ghost Check Out Post
      SO.

      got divorced in December. had foot surgery number5 right before that, got a staph infection, mersa, and a bone infection from it... had surgery 6 in march to remove the screws... spent 6 days in the hospital then had a picc line in for 6 weeks. 6/6 I had surgery number 7 to remove the joint that was replaced as a last ditch effort to save the foot... didn't work.

      6/15: Rt Leg BKA (Below Knee Amputation).
      Spent two days in the hospital and came home Saturday.

      One of the reasons the BKA was scheduled: nothing was working for the pain. additionally, my knee, hip and back were getting messed up from how my gait had changed due to previous surgeries. The first three toes never touched the ground. So, the 4th, 5th, and ankle were getting stress fractures constantly.


      Next steps.

      Tomorrow, cast comes off, Shrinker sock gets put on, with a test socket and temp prosthetic.

      I have started a new IG if anyone is interested in seeing pics.

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    4. 06-19-17, 10:11 am #4
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      This is awesome!

      Not that you lost the leg.. or got divorced..

      But the fact that you're moving forward and kicking ass!
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    5. 06-24-17, 3:36 am #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by Appleton.Cory Check Out Post
      This is awesome!

      Not that you lost the leg.. or got divorced..

      But the fact that you're moving forward and kicking ass!
      Now he can find out how much ass he can kick at a One-legged ass-kicking competition!
      Holy shit...14.5 months and it's here...

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    6. 06-24-17, 4:05 pm #6
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      It sounds like the worst is behind you now. The only way to go is up.
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    7. 06-26-17, 5:14 pm #7
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      Quote Originally Posted by ghost Check Out Post

      One of the reasons the BKA was scheduled: nothing was working for the pain. additionally, my knee, hip and back were getting messed up from how my gait had changed due to previous surgeries. The first three toes never touched the ground. So, the 4th, 5th, and ankle were getting stress fractures constantly.
      The real reason: you told the doc that Betty would get involved if he didn't amputate it.
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    9. 06-26-17, 5:36 pm #9
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      For those of you not on IG; Ghost was out there today posting a video deadlifting 135lb. Less than 2 weeks removed from his btk amputation. TWO FUCKING WEEKS?! Motivating as shit my man
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    10. 06-28-17, 1:16 am #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by Nix0r Check Out Post
      The real reason: you told the doc that Betty would get involved if he didn't amputate it.
      That MAY have had a part in it.....
      Quote Originally Posted by MRmichael.hooker Check Out Post
      For those of you not on IG; Ghost was out there today posting a video deadlifting 135lb. Less than 2 weeks removed from his btk amputation. TWO FUCKING WEEKS?! Motivating as shit my man
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    11. 08-01-17, 12:40 am #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by MRmichael.hooker Check Out Post
      For those of you not on IG; Ghost was out there today posting a video deadlifting 135lb. Less than 2 weeks removed from his btk amputation. TWO FUCKING WEEKS?! Motivating as shit my man
      Whoa!! Incredible dude.

      Talk about being a tough dude and deciding to always move forward. Much respect and appreciation for the inspiration.
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    12. 08-01-17, 2:55 pm #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by Jay Nera Check Out Post
      Whoa!! Incredible dude.

      Talk about being a tough dude and deciding to always move forward. Much respect and appreciation for the inspiration.
      Thanks!

      Hit 185 for a double not long ago as well
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    13. 09-29-17, 1:01 pm #13
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      Quote Originally Posted by ghost Check Out Post
      Thanks!

      Hit 185 for a double not long ago as well
      Nice bro. Keep on keepin on!!

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    14. 06-14-19, 3:04 pm #14
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      5 months post amputation, i squatted 415 in a 2 ply suit.

      yesterday, i hit 425 for a double.
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    15. 06-14-19, 5:07 pm #15
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      Quote Originally Posted by ghost Check Out Post
      5 months post amputation, i squatted 415 in a 2 ply suit.

      yesterday, i hit 425 for a double.
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