[anne.brook]

Wow how time has flown. I didn't realise that is is almost a year since I last posted. Victoria is now a fully paid up member of the British tax payers society.

She works at the local prison in an admin role. She has been there for almost 9 months and loves it. She is also taking a University degree, with which she hopes to get into forensics.

There are ongoing problems with her prosthetic leg, but she doesn't let it get her down. She still goes to concerts, dances, and pretty much does anything her peers do, and even on a very bad day, she refuses to get back into her wheelchair.

I thank the Lord for giving me back my beautiful, gutsy daughter who I lost for four years after that terrible accident. All the hard work and tears have paid off, and besides her full time job, she finds time to cares for me as my own health deteriorates. Why only a couple of weeks ago she cam round to clean my windows for me.

I will never forget, too, my friends here on the forum who supported me during those deep dark days. Also I hope that some of the 17.000 pluss visitore to this thread have taken some comfort.

[cherylm]

Hi, Anne... it's good to hear from you again! Also very good to hear about Vicki's progress. Remind her that she needs to keep after her leg guys to resolve any problems with her prosthesis... she's entitled to the best-fitting, most comfortable leg possible.

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having health problems, but glad to hear that you've got some "care" from Vicki. I'll bet she's quite happy to be able to "do" for someone else.

Take care of yourself, and don't be a stranger!

[JudyH]

Wow how time has flown. I didn't realise that is is almost a year since I last posted. Victoria is now a fully paid up member of the British tax payers society.

She works at the local prison in an admin role. She has been there for almost 9 months and loves it. She is also taking a University degree, with which she hopes to get into forensics.

There are ongoing problems with her prosthetic leg, but she doesn't let it get her down. She still goes to concerts, dances, and pretty much does anything her peers do, and even on a very bad day, she refuses to get back into her wheelchair.

I thank the Lord for giving me back my beautiful, gutsy daughter who I lost for four years after that terrible accident. All the hard work and tears have paid off, and besides her full time job, she finds time to cares for me as my own health deteriorates. Why only a couple of weeks ago she cam round to clean my windows for me.

I will never forget, too, my friends here on the forum who supported me during those deep dark days. Also I hope that some of the 17.000 pluss visitore to this thread have taken some comfort.

Hi Anne,
It is great to hear from you and about Victoria again.
JudyH

[Freddy]

Hi Anne,

Great to hear from you and how well Vicki is doing at work and play. You take care of yourself and be well.
Freddy

[anne.brook]

Hi all. Again time has passed in a flash. Victoria is continuing to progress although there are still many problems with getting a correct fit in her socket. She is still driving and working. She has finally kicked the Anorexia and is a comfortable size 12(UK),10(US). I still think of you all here and will never forget the support you afforded my family. Victoria's daughter is now at University, doing a Nursing Masters degree. I would love to hear how you are all doing.

[bearlover]

Hi Ann, so happy Victoria is doing well.

[anne.brook]

Hi Bear. Thank you for your reply. Victoria is off again today for yet another socket. So far, after over four years, they have still not been able to achieve a satisfactory suction leg for her. She is still wearing the elastic waist band. Unfortunately this gives her all sorts of problems. Now that she is no longer Anorexic and her weight is stable, things should start to improve.

As her personal life is no better than it was, she has thrown herself back into education and has re-commenced her law degree. She has also become somewhat of a fitness fanatic. She goes to the gym at 6am each day before work for a workout, and every night after work she goes swimming.

She has also become involved in mentoring some new amputees who have joined her gym. This includes a 15 year old girl who has recently become an ak amputee.

So as you can see she really has taken her own life back again. I am amazed at just how many people have read this thread, and if even one person has found hope, it has been worthwhile.

When I joined this forum, over four years ago, I was in a deep hole, not knowing what to do to help my beautiful, brave daughter. I could never have believed that life could be so good again.

I know I have said it before, but it is all due to people like you who were able to help me to lift Victoria, and for this I will be eternally thankful.

[Stumped!]

The fact is it that it might be a little more time before a "final" socket is made and stays "fit" for her. The limb will continue to "shrink" over time and my guys here in North Carolina say that 5 to 6 years is a good average to go by before a constint fit is achieved.

[Stumped!]

bearlover, on 28 July 2010 - 12:28 AM, said:

Hi Ann, so happy Victoria is doing well.

Hey Bear!!! Long time no see!! LOL :)

[bearlover]

Stumped!, on 29 July 2010 - 03:34 AM, said:

bearlover, on 28 July 2010 - 12:28 AM, said:

Hi Ann, so happy Victoria is doing well.

Hey Bear!!! Long time no see!! LOL :)

LOL!! How the hell have Ya been stumped? I haven't been here in YEARS and when I do come on you find me..LMAO!

[anne.brook]

Thanks for the info Stumped. It's so gooooooooooooooood to return to my friends here. You are all so knowledgeable. Victoria, as I am sure you all do, gets frustrated because she feels that she is mentally fit for life and the leg prevents her from being physically fit. But hey, look how far she has come since the awful day of the accident eight years ago.

[bearlover]

I have been a LKB for 7 years now as of July 14th...And I'm still having shrinking issues..Ann I think we all get fustrated with a complex situation us amputees face.

[Freddy]

Hi Anne,

Whenever I lose weight I must line my suction socket, between the socket and frame, with hard foam sheets. This will decrease the volume of the socket and allow for a tighter fit until it gets to the point that a new socket must be made. Hopefully, Vickie will be able to get a tight fitting socket with this attempt!