How Do You Deal With A Leg Amputation?
Leg amputations are one of the hardest procedures to recover from. This comes from not only physical demands, but also the emotional battery of losing a limb. Whether the amputation happened due to injury or disease complications, all those with amputations face many of the same hurdles. Here, we explore basic coping mechanisms and getting firmly on the road to recovery. Follow your doctor’s orders. Although this may seem trite, it is the number one way to get back to a healthy frame of mind. Whether in rehabilitation or in the hospital immediately following the surgery, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information coming from your medical team. If you can, take notes on what the team says to you. If not, ask a friend or loved one to help with note taking and comprehension of what may seem like complicated advice. Reach out to friends and loved ones. Amputation is a tremendously life changing event. It’s likely something that was never even considered previously, and now you’r
