Updated Info December 2007 / RIGHT LEG AMPUTATION
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RIGHT LEG Amputated 12/7/2007
The length of the amputations is almost exactly the same as the amputations on my left leg, as per my request. I wanted all the disease removed and to have it easier to adapt to the prosthetic.
The right leg was removed on December 7, 2007, the time of the posting of this image is December 15, 2007. As can be seen, there is still some considerable swelling, although the leg is only about 1/3 the size it was just after the surgery.
It is important to reduce the size of the limb after healing takes place, in order to be fitted for your prosthetics.
December 2007, one year from the last time I saw the surgeon that amputated my left leg. I had severe complications with what was left of my right foot, and made an appointment to see the doctor. I had burning, stabbing pains in my foot and my leg, and could almost no longer stand or walk.
Upon showing the doctor the condition my foot and leg had gotten into, he scheduled an MRI immediately, and showed some concern as to the severity of the situation. I got the MRI within hours, and picked up the films the next day. I took the films to the doctor, and after examining them, he told me what I wanted to hear...."I'll take your leg off". This is what I wanted a year ago, and what I had to force him to do to my left leg. Obviously this one was past due to be removed, and I couldn't wait to be rid of it, due to the pain.
On the left, you can see the legs I went through to get to the point I am at now. Due to the shrinking of the limb as you heal, you will have to get many prosthetics to fit the residual limb as it becomes smaller. There are many types of "Feet" and "Legs" that are available. The cost of which can run into thousands of dollars. On the right, you can see the various equipment you will accumulate in the process of rehabilitation.
The following images show the results of my right leg amputation...
Although I didn't
take many photos of the foot before the amputation, it wasn't much different
from the photos seen on the other page in the diabetes section.
The foot had no toes, and had become red and swollen. Sever pain, stabbing
and burning coursed through the foot and lower leg, making it difficult
to stand, sleep.
The pain was unbearable. Below are photos of the result of the surgery....
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New
photos of how the leg is healing. I have already been rough fit for a
new leg, and will post the fitting process as the leg is built and fit
for my leg.
As can be seen in the first photo, binding the residual is important to
remove the build up of fluids to accomodate the fitting and use of a prosthetic
limb.
The other photos show the wound has healed nicely, although the inside
end of the incision had deloped a minor infection. This has been under
control
using betadine and neosporin and regular cleaning and bandage changes..
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on images to enlarge
Staple are used to hold the incision together, and complete closure and healing must take place before the fitting of a prosthetic can be done.
Visit this page to see the progress of the fitting process and procedure.....
If you have any questions or comments about this or any other portions of the diabetes section, contact me at:matrix diabetes