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My new challenge ,

Ushthetaff said:
I’ve been home for over 2 weeks so am getting use to familiar surroundings, it’s quite interesting how you adapt. I’m not getting any help with regard cooking or anything else, really I’m totally independent or really stubborn lol,
The colour is Florentine Red I decided to go bold , I don’t know how I managed it as I did it while my foot was infected prior to my amputation again stubbornness I guess.i canny wait til I’m back up walking dining room is my next project ,
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Thanks for the update. It's great to have you on this website. Your attitude is the best. You are a living inspiration for us all.
 
JAT1 said:
Thanks for the update. It's great to have you on this website. Your attitude is the best. You are a living inspiration for us all.
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aw shucks …..thank you so much for ur kind words
 
Well I did it took my new leg to the physio for the first time and I walked without crutches. It wasn’t in the open air so to speak it was between the parallel bars, the physio was very surprised as was I .it certainly was planed I just decided what the hell and I am so pleased I only got my leg last Thursday ,I’ve just got to have patience don’t want to be falling and setting myself back but a great start
 
Thought I’d give a wee update about 2 and a half weeks since I’ve had my new leg had two physio sessions and to be honest amazing I’m walking without crutches all be in a controlled environment but I’ve now started walking in the house and it makes one hell of a difference when you’re in a wheelchair everything is always 2 inches out of reach now I can get up to my cupboards I can walk about the kitchen. I can walk about the house no problem. I really can’t believe how far I’ve come the professionals can’t really believe I’ve done this so quickly amazing what a positive attitude can do. Thoroughly recommend it I’ve got a couple of videos but I don’t think I can put them on here cause they’re too big but I will try. The next thing I have to do is get my car adopted for hand controllers. I sent my driving license off to get it adjusted for hand controls so I’m waiting now for the DVLA to send it back. Don’t know whether I might need to go for a driving assessment but time will tell I know I didn’t have to when I changed to a left foot Excelerator.
 
Bit by bit, you’re swiftly regaining the life you had before your second leg went AWOL. Admiration for the speed at which it’s happening. And for your can-do attitude!
 
Thank. You All for your kind words I reall6 do appreciate them , this latest journey has been trying but the thing that has got me through it is just facing what comes round the corner with a positive attitude , being a stubborn ****** helps I guess lol , I hope my journey will help with other peoples struggles as a positive attitude may not achieve miracles but it will definetly make your journey easier.
 
I'm so happy for you! You can upload the video to YouTube and attach a link here ;)

If you ever decide to do training courses on positive thinking, book me a place.

You are amazing!
 
I somehow lost this thread from notifications, and the updates are absolutly amazing!

Your progress with walking sounds great, and I hope you can get back to driving soon.
Your attitude to life and what it deals you is one I hope to emulate or come close some day.

For what the acceptance of that hep C transplant goes, I would really give it a good thought. Treatment for hep C has really gotten very good, and with a transplant you'll be on lifelong medication anyway. Getting rid of dialysis could give you a lot more freedom to do stupid things and improve your quality of life...

I have no experience with any of your health issues, so once more I'll tag @Grant_Vicat , who is almost as optimistic as you are when it comes to health issues and side effects, and who did have a transplant.
 
Thanks for sharing. I admire your strength, courage & positivity - you are an inspiration to us all - you are truly amazing!
 
Ushthetaff said:
Thank. You All for your kind words I reall6 do appreciate them , this latest journey has been trying but the thing that has got me through it is just facing what comes round the corner with a positive attitude , being a stubborn ****** helps I guess lol , I hope my journey will help with other peoples struggles as a positive attitude may not achieve miracles but it will definetly make your journey easier.
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Having been tagged by @Antje77 it's worth mentioning that kidneys are essentially tough organs, therefore a more straightforward transplant. With the combination of kidney/pancreas I was in for 10 days in 2013 - it might be better now? But I saw kidney patients come and go after a few days. It is difficult to comment on life expectancy since we are all different, but I was told about 10 years. Well so much for that. There are various immunosuppressants. I take a total of 8 each day split morning and evening. I have been on Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate ever since, apart from stopping Tacrolimus just before Christmas last year. Being an organist and pianist the fact that it caused tremors in my hands was unhelpful. They tried a different type. The tremors went but I had worse problems, so returned to Tacrolimus. Obviously you might have no problem. Normally they would sort out the best type while you're an in-patient and I think in your case it would be more straightforward for you. Your positive attitude can only help. I wish you the best possible outcome and SOON! All the best.
 
Grant_Vicat said:
Having been tagged by @Antje77 it's worth mentioning that kidneys are essentially tough organs, therefore a more straightforward transplant. With the combination of kidney/pancreas I was in for 10 days in 2013 - it might be better now? But I saw kidney patients come and go after a few days. It is difficult to comment on life expectancy since we are all different, but I was told about 10 years. Well so much for that. There are various immunosuppressants. I take a total of 8 each day split morning and evening. I have been on Tacrolimus and Mycophenolate ever since, apart from stopping Tacrolimus just before Christmas last year. Being an organist and pianist the fact that it caused tremors in my hands was unhelpful. They tried a different type. The tremors went but I had worse problems, so returned to Tacrolimus. Obviously you might have no problem. Normally they would sort out the best type while you're an in-patient and I think in your case it would be more straightforward for you. Your positive attitude can only help. I wish you the best possible outcome and SOON! All the best.
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Thank you it’s much appreciated
 
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