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To: Lucius Cornelius Sulla
After my leg was removed, I went to a rehabilitation center for a couple of months, then got a prosthetic leg. I live alone, which might have affected things. After a few weeks of getting used to the prosthesis I was discharged. I guess his previous medical condition will determine whether he feels phantom pain in his leg or not

That is good information, thanks.

They do have a unit at the facility for those that need to take advantage of those services. I spoke to several Vet that had been through the program and they spoke quite highly of it.

It seems like it worked out well for you also.

Jim hasn't experienced any phantom pain, but has experienced itching in his ankle.

I vigorously scratched the area of the bed where his ankle would have been and it seemed to give him some relief. (He may have been just humoring me, because I noticed he was grinning.)

An itching sensation is viewed as a sign of the healing process so it is a good sign.

He exclaimed that when he moves his new "abbreviated" leg that it feels like he is moving his whole leg.

From observing the incision and speaking to the nurses who change the dressing it looks like they did an excellent job, and there is virtually no swelling or complication.

1,776 posted on 05/18/2008 1:41:22 PM PDT by Syncro
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To: Syncro

Great news, Syncro.

Are you posting from the hospital?

How did Jim sleep last night?

Does he have any words of wisdom for us this today?


1,777 posted on 05/18/2008 1:51:27 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: Syncro

Wonderful news, Syncro! More prayers going up!


1,778 posted on 05/18/2008 1:54:47 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
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Thanks for the update Syncro. Glad to hear he is improving!
1,779 posted on 05/18/2008 2:24:41 PM PDT by Man50D (Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
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To: Jim Robinson; Syncro

Great news, prayers continuing from south Texas.


1,815 posted on 05/18/2008 4:10:25 PM PDT by SouthTexas (If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!)
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To: Syncro

What good news!

It seems like his attitude is good and he is taking it all in good humor.

Thank you for keeping us posted.

Now to read your other report too......


1,854 posted on 05/18/2008 7:01:35 PM PDT by 3D-JOY
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