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Thread: How I became an amputee

post 1448368303 06-18-2016, 10:15 AM
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You're gonna make it..my dad is an above the knee amputee (lost it in Vietnam)...His other knee is locked because of a bullet wound...he's 71, and still walking...positive attitude goes a long way..
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Originally Posted By 2RDEYE⏩
inspiring story man. i don't know what i'd do if i went through all of that. i probably wouldn't have it in me to do anything at all. do you get any sort of phantom pain?
Thank you man, and yes I sill get phantom pains once in while, it still feels like my arm is there is just very stiff like I can try to move my fingers my I can and sometimes it itches but I cant itch it because I don't have arm there! lol
Originally Posted By threeoneg⏩
You're gonna make it..my dad is an above the knee amputee (lost it in Vietnam)...His other knee is locked because of a bullet wound...he's 71, and still walking...positive attitude goes a long way..
Thanks man, tell your dad thank you for serving the country!
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That's awesome that you keep going, OP. You don't let it bring you down . I know some people in a situation like yours turn to alcohol and other substances because they become distraught and give up,but you said fukk that and you keep going.

I knew you were worried about miscers giving you chit on this topic,but we are Misc bros and support you brah!
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Inpsiriation story. Mirin how positive you are throughout it all. Good luck bro, only 26 hopefully tech can advance and give you a new arm!
post 1448369703 06-18-2016, 10:28 AM
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op slays girls, gets married and has a family with one arm. miscers got nothing to bitch about.

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post 1448369903 06-18-2016, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted By Ryan94LOZ⏩
That's awesome that you keep going, OP. You don't let it bring you down . I know some people in a situation like yours turn to alcohol and other substances because they become distraught and give up,but you said fukk that and you keep going.

I knew you were worried about miscers giving you chit on this topic,but we are Misc bros and support you brah!
Thanks Ryan! you were one of the miscers that wanted me to post this! Alcohol and substances only lead to temporary mood, it also's ruins relationships, Just have to grab your balls and be a man about it and know its not the end of the road. I have people to inspire and people to prove wrong. Thanks for the support homie.
Originally Posted By Khristmas⏩
Inpsiriation story. Mirin how positive you are throughout it all. Good luck bro, only 26 hopefully tech can advance and give you a new arm!
I can only hope man with the way technology is going!
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post 1448370353 06-18-2016, 10:34 AM
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GJDM brah, do you ever try to instinctively do things with your amputee arm? Or are 100% used to it now.
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Wow op that's incredible, srs. I don't know if I would have the strength to do what you did. Sounds like you had an awesome family that really made the difference. I've got a couple of questions though.

How much did that cost after everything was done? The icy stay, life support, amputation, are you pretty much going to be paying that the rest of your life?

Did you talk to any or the first responders after you recovered? I don't know what they were thinking but they had to have thought theirs no way you were going to live. Looking at that picture and not knowing the story, I would have bet anything you were dead or were gonna die.

Op it's pretty remarkable what you've been through. Reps m8
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Originally Posted By Sandmanlet⏩
GJDM brah, do you ever try to instinctively do things with your amputee arm? Or are 100% used to it now.
I tried to when I first came home and realized it wasn't there to help me but now I am just adapted to everything with just one arm.
Originally Posted By Jibt3ch⏩
Wow op that's incredible, srs. I don't know if I would have the strength to do what you did. Sounds like you had an awesome family that really made the difference. I've got a couple of questions though.

How much did that cost after everything was done? The icy stay, life support, amputation, are you pretty much going to be paying that the rest of your life?

Did you talk to any or the first responders after you recovered? I don't know what they were thinking but they had to have thought theirs no way you were going to live. Looking at that picture and not knowing the story, I would have bet anything you were dead or were gonna die.

Op it's pretty remarkable what you've been through. Reps m8
Honestly when I looked at the hospital bill it was a little over a million dollars and the insurance covered every penny of it thankfully, I would hate to have that debt for the rest of my life! and yes I do! The one Volunteer Fire Department does a train garden every year around Christmas time I go there and meet with some of the people that saved my life, and talk to the Chief over phone every now and then and I donate money to them, the thing is I was a junior fire fighter at that fire department and the ones that were training me helped save my life. Thanks man I appreciate it!
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Best of luck with the rest of your life. What do you do in the gym nowadays?
I don't have a gym membership because of budgeting, I work 70+ hours while she stays home with the kids, the complex we live in has community gym so I go there and do cardio and lift on the machines but they don't have any free weights, they should have dumbbells in the next week or so. Hopefully soon, I need to find 1 arm friendly exercises with dumbbells
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post 1448373163 06-18-2016, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted By rbtsmith410⏩
Thanks man, I will definitely keep you in mind if I need any help! Ill add you as a friend on here.
Didn't know you could have friends on here, you are the only one on my list. FA status confirmed.

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if i lost the arm that I use to fap I would just kill myself because I can't cum with the other. GJ staying strong
post 1448378453 06-18-2016, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted By jimberee⏩
if i lost the arm that I use to fap I would just kill myself because I can't cum with the other. GJ staying strong
Keep the fap hand strong
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post 1448379203 06-18-2016, 11:49 AM
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OP that is nothing to be embarrassed about at all, in fact it's very courageous and brave. I admire that a lot.

Well done on pulling yourself back up on your feet and creating a life that you enjoy. That's some serious strength. Keep up the good work on your fitness journey
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Originally Posted By rbtsmith410⏩
I don't have a gym membership because of budgeting, I work 70+ hours while she stays home with the kids, the complex we live in has community gym so I go there and do cardio and lift on the machines but they don't have any free weights, they should have dumbbells in the next week or so. Hopefully soon, I need to find 1 arm friendly exercises with dumbbells
Someone with your weight will likely develop reasonably strong core muscles just by going through your typical routine. This core strength will be essential for one-arm exercises, but the nice thing is that with that powerful core that you will be able to stabilize your body in compensation for the lack of your arm.

You're on the right side for dumbbell exercises, I think that if you anchor through your core then you will actually be able to do most traditional dumbbell exercises at a low weight and gradually increase as your core strength improves. It's like paralympic athletes who have been living like this all their lives yet still manage to throw up large weights-- insane core strength allows them to maintain that body line even though only one side is active.
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post 1448380013 06-18-2016, 11:56 AM
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I already awared you on this guy ,but I thought I'd post it on here for the unawares. This guy actually posted on these forums a few years back.




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so if my timeline is right.. you started miscing with 2 arms? crazy. you can still do legs, back, and abs .. not sure how chest works.. does only 1 pec get big??
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thanks for sharing micer brah
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very inspiring and puts things into perspective with the LDAR guys who complain about pilthrum, canthal tilt, not having a model hairline and stuff.

And do you follow any stem cell research at all ? By the time you are 40 hopefully scientist will have developed stem cells to regrow body parts. So stay strong bro
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
OP that is nothing to be embarrassed about at all, in fact it's very courageous and brave. I admire that a lot.

Well done on pulling yourself back up on your feet and creating a life that you enjoy. That's some serious strength. Keep up the good work on your fitness journey
Thank you
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Someone with your weight will likely develop reasonably strong core muscles just by going through your typical routine. This core strength will be essential for one-arm exercises, but the nice thing is that with that powerful core that you will be able to stabilize your body in compensation for the lack of your arm.

You're on the right side for dumbbell exercises, I think that if you anchor through your core then you will actually be able to do most traditional dumbbell exercises at a low weight and gradually increase as your core strength improves. It's like paralympic athletes who have been living like this all their lives yet still manage to throw up large weights-- insane core strength allows them to maintain that body line even though only one side is active.
I never really thought about it like that thank you!
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so if my timeline is right.. you started miscing with 2 arms? crazy. you can still do legs, back, and abs .. not sure how chest works.. does only 1 pec get big??
Just 1 signed up in 2010 on this site but fell off the wagon, almost 3 weeks ago I came back on to start my journey. And about the 1 pec yes only one is going to get big because I don't have muscle in my left pec because they had to take it out to help repair the gaping hole on my neck, I also don't have a left collar bone and my left shoulder blade is done. I'm going to look weird with only 1 pec muscle
Originally Posted By EndoToMeso⏩
You are one tough guy!

Props to you man, stay strong
Originally Posted By supercrunch⏩
thanks for sharing micer brah
Thanks guys!
Originally Posted By pellekuling⏩
very inspiring and puts things into perspective with the LDAR guys who complain about pilthrum, canthal tilt, not having a model hairline and stuff.

And do you follow any stem cell research at all ? By the time you are 40 hopefully scientist will have developed stem cells to regrow body parts. So stay strong bro
I have not even looked into any of that, but that would be awesome if that could happen honestly
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Originally Posted By rbtsmith410⏩
That would be awesome, I have a prosthetic but I just don't wear it at all because I can just get everything down with one hand. I mean its motorized and moves when I move certain muscles on my left side. I just hope one day there can be an artificial arm transplant where you can feel and move with your mind. That would be awesome
I believe there are a couple models that are out there that are that advanced - it's controlled with the mind and the wearer can feel round thinks, sharp things, etc but they may not yet be commercialized. To top it off, they'll probably be expensive as ****, like in the high 5-figures or even 6-figures since it's cutting edge. All that being said, they may not work for someone who had their entire arm amputated. Either way, science is advancing at a spectacular rate and wouldn't be surprised if there was a product out on the market in 5-10 years.

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Originally Posted By Gordon
I believe there are a couple models that are out there that are that advanced - it's controlled with the mind and the wearer can feel round thinks, sharp things, etc but they may not yet be commercialized. To top it off, they'll probably be expensive as ****, like in the high 5-figures or even 6-figures since it's cutting edge. All that being said, they may not work for someone who had their entire arm amputated. Either way, science is advancing at a spectacular rate and wouldn't be surprised if there was a product out on the market in 5-10 years.
I believe they're doing all of that in the military for those who lose limbs and all of that. Who knows maybe I wont need one I'm just so adapted to one arm I literally try to do everything I can
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You are a true warrior op. Thx for sharing your story and I wish you continued success.
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Dang OP you're a trooper. If you ever need some extra motivation, I know there is a guy I follow on instagram that competes in powerlifting competitions with 1 arm. Benches over 135 one arm or something. Pretty crazy.

Keep your head up and keep killin life. Definitely good to hear you got your thoughts under control and are living life to the fullest. Definitely someone for people to look up to.
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Originally Posted By Martha
You are a true warrior op. Thx for sharing your story and I wish you continued success.
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Originally Posted By DeadlyStriker⏩
Dang OP you're a trooper. If you ever need some extra motivation, I know there is a guy I follow on instagram that competes in powerlifting competitions with 1 arm. Benches over 135 one arm or something. Pretty crazy.

Keep your head up and keep killin life. Definitely good to hear you got your thoughts under control and are living life to the fullest. Definitely someone for people to look up to.
Thank you! if you don't mind me asking what is his IG? I'd like to follow him for some motivation!
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Damn...sorry that happened to you op. Keep going strong and good luck.
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Originally Posted By rbtsmith410⏩
Thanks man I appreciate it!



Thank you! if you don't mind me asking what is his IG? I'd like to follow him for some motivation!
Yea just looked him up. it is squatpresspull

If you scroll far back you'll see his meets that he did and some of his lifts, dieting, etc.
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Damn, reading this thread really puts my problems in perspective.. Mirin the way you are handling it, though. I'm surprised you can still play video games well with only one hand, you must have been a video game master back when you had two hands.
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