Helping someone who's had an amputation.
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Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Anyone got experience of helping someone who's had an amputation?
Or has had one themselves?
My dad is currently led up in hospital and the doctors aren't sure how much of his feet/legs he's going to need removing due to blood clots/infections in his feet.
I've no idea of where to start with supporting him through this.
Or has had one themselves?
My dad is currently led up in hospital and the doctors aren't sure how much of his feet/legs he's going to need removing due to blood clots/infections in his feet.
I've no idea of where to start with supporting him through this.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Speak to the medical staff. Ask them as many questions as possible. Every little bit of advice you get will be of value.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote:Anyone got experience of helping someone who's had an amputation?
Or has had one themselves?
My dad is currently led up in hospital and the doctors aren't sure how much of his feet/legs he's going to need removing due to blood clots/infections in his feet.
I've no idea of where to start with supporting him through this.
And really sorry to hear the news.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
At the minute I'm not really getting much information from the medical staff as they're still deciding what operations to do, because they don't know how strong his body is for which operation.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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HealthUnlocked is one of the best forums for advice as you'll be able to speak to others with similar situations
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Once there's an actual decision on his treatment then they willl take it from there. He will have Occultation Therapy and perhaps Physio in to help him stand/sit and transfer appropriately.
From there it's a case of seeing what needs to be adapted at home, if anything.
Other than being there for his mental wellbeing there's not much you can do at this point but you will find out in due course.
From there it's a case of seeing what needs to be adapted at home, if anything.
Other than being there for his mental wellbeing there's not much you can do at this point but you will find out in due course.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
All the best to him and family in what's a Sh!tty situation.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Thanks, just joined it.Spijed wrote:HealthUnlocked is one of the best forums for advice as you'll be able to speak to others with similar situations
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"Occultation Therapy" bloody hell thats a bit Harry Potter ... Witches and WizardryClaretAndJew wrote:Once there's an actual decision on his treatment then they willl take it from there. He will have Occultation Therapy and perhaps Physio in to help him stand/sit and transfer appropriately.
From there it's a case of seeing what needs to be adapted at home, if anything.
Other than being there for his mental wellbeing there's not much you can do at this point but you will find out in due course.
I always thought it was "Occupational Therapy" but hey ho perhaps devil worship might work
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Now to the OP hope everything works out for your Dad and your family... I reckon the experts at the Hospital will take you through everything
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I can't offer advice but would agree the experts at the Hospital sound like your best bet. I would like to wish your Father and your family the very best of luck.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
It would be worth checking with your GP - they can point you towards local resources and where you can get support
Hope it works out, best of luck
Hope it works out, best of luck
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
I had a lower leg amputation several years ago and am a volunteer for an amputee charity who provide support and information for people who have had an amputation or are about to go through the process. Is there a way I can contact you directly?
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
sclaretabroad wrote:I had a lower leg amputation several years ago and am a volunteer for an amputee charity who provide support and information for people who have had an amputation or are about to go through the process. Is there a way I can contact you directly?
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
All the very to your dad and your family ..
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Really sorry to hear you news and wishing the best.GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: I've no idea of where to start with supporting him through this.
You've got my phone number / email.
I can maybe offer some advice re mobility and support stuff, etc.
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
These new phones and their fancy autocorrectBosscat wrote:"Occultation Therapy" bloody hell thats a bit Harry Potter ... Witches and Wizardry
I always thought it was "Occupational Therapy" but hey ho perhaps devil worship might work
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Now to the OP hope everything works out for your Dad and your family... I reckon the experts at the Hospital will take you through everything
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A poor workman/woman blames his/her tools.ClaretAndJew wrote:These new phones and their fancy autocorrect
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
So sorry to hear the news. There are plenty of resources out there for help. As others have said, the best people in the first instance are the hospital ad your GP. As Claretabroad says, there are also many support groups out there.
Not sure the age of your dad but I have worked with amputees in helping get them back in the water and ultimately diving (I am taking my full course later this year to instruct)...it is mainly war vets but civvies too....
I hope all goes well and he can adjust his life accordingly!
Not sure the age of your dad but I have worked with amputees in helping get them back in the water and ultimately diving (I am taking my full course later this year to instruct)...it is mainly war vets but civvies too....
I hope all goes well and he can adjust his life accordingly!
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Re: Helping someone who's had an amputation.
Cancer meant Mum had a leg amputated when she was in her 60's. She had an artificial lower leg fitted but struggled to walk on it. She eventually relied on her wheelchair but enjoyed 8 years of active life and always attended the matches sitting in the disabled area under the large screen.
She used to get sensations for the missing leg....like it needed scratching but obviously there was nothing there.
She used to get sensations for the missing leg....like it needed scratching but obviously there was nothing there.