stoggieman Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi All Going to have my left foot & ankle lopped off in the very near future. Anyone know if this will cause any problems apart from mobility in the shooting field ? Any advice will be most welcome at this moment. Cheers all Stoggieman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Blimey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I dont know mate and I dont think many other people on here will be able to as well. Unless they got relatives in the same situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game_boy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Crikey very very sorry to hear that mate, but I'd think an Occupational Therapist or consultant surgeon would be the best qualified to answer this or possibly there might be an amputee's support group out there who could provide some sound advice and answers to your questions. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm sure with determination and the right qualified advice you will be able to tackle alot of hurdles that may pass your way. I can't offer any advice but offer you my encouragement to overcome it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Christ mate! that's terrible. Best of luck Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) sorry two here that, hope you can shoot ok. Edited September 16, 2008 by mossy835 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVERD Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 All the best. I have a pal who has 1 leg, amputee at the knee and is a scuba instructor. He lives a great life, can make his way over sea clifs and rocks and would find field hunting no problem. I guess you will have to take things slowly and perhaps a year or two may be less satisfying than now but with proper treatment i can see no reason why you will not return to fully enjoying your hunting. Possitive attitude D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have a good friend with one leg gone below the knee, you'd never know it he rides, shoots, fishes as he always had and on the plus side a pair of socks lasts him twice as long chin up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) bad one mate... but like some of the guys said, if your determined enough, you'l get on fine without it. i have a friend with one arm and one leg missing and the **** he can do is unbelievable...really, unbelievable... i very nearly lost my right leg, and my left arm... its mostly metal inside now, rods, nuts, bolts etc.... its not bad at all now, but in the early days when it was a huge hindrance, i often wondered if id be better off without the leg... what im saying is, if your foot is that bad that it needs offing, you'll quickly adapt to not having it and probably be better off without the body part you've fell out with.... the thing is though, im not sure how far the nhs will go with decent prosthetics.... but i do know that enough money could buy you a very decent, responsive replacement... i know another bloke, another bike crash victim of course, who has a robotic leg.... he can plug it into his laptop and set it up for all manor of things... by clicking his heel on the floor a certain way and number of times, he can switch it to stand mode, normal walk, jog, run, jump/heavy terrain etc.. its quite remarkable... anyways, you dont appear to be phased or worried by it all mate, but if you are, rest assured, ive had an awfull lot of big/long operations and they're nothing more than putting a silly frock on and getting a needle in your wrist.... the recovery and dealing with your loss may take some getting used to,but they have pain specialists who's sole job is to make sure you feel nothing at all...if you can get over the itching that morphine gives you its great stuff (coming of it is bad though, bit like a smack head...) but if your in a positive frame of mind about it all, it being for the best that is, you'll be fine... so, good luck with it, i guess you'll have plenty of spare time to come on here so keep us all posted on how your getting on... all the best, matty. Edited September 16, 2008 by myzeneye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 My mum had to have all her toes removed when she was in her thirtys due to illness. She has to be careful of sores . And she say sometimes it feels like she still has toes their. I know sweepy wont mind me saying as it is something we have talk about between us and the boys . But sweepy has been told by the docs that in later life he could lose his legs. We had to go see the specialist in london who told us the news. For the next few days we were just walking around in the daze. So am glad that sweepy can get out now and enjoy his shooting as we feel we are on a bit of a time bomb . About four years ago he nearly had to have his foot taken off but we were lucky that time. We make jokes about it and we have not hid it from the boys . What ever happens we will face it as the famliy.We just hope its later then sooner . xxxsuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershooter Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Stoggieman I am possably the best one to talk to on this matter as I had my right leg amputated below the knee on the 12 of January this year It has not stoped me Deershooting ,Clay pigeon shooting or any thing else I will send you a pm with my mobile no so you can talk to me direct. I lost my leg after getting a bone infection in my foot and then a operation that went wrong (not the amputation ), the bad news is that I am currently in hospital again with problems in my left foot (another infection) and hoping to get transfered to the NUffield hospital in oxford which has the only bone infection unit in the uk After having the amputation I left hospital the very next day it was 8 weeks until they could do a cast for a prostetic leg due to swelling .After getting the leg which I was told not to wear it untill I went to physio ( but we dont lissen do we I had to try it as soon as I was home ) I the spent the week end with the leg proped up in the corner thinking I dont want that ! A positive menal attitude is most important dont look at it as a disability just a bloody inconcienance .There is a good possability that I will lose my left leg as well but dont worry I will bounce back and if any one wants a challange at down the line I can still hold my own 100 /296 is still disapointing give me a ring on the mobile and then I can call you back (mines free) Regards Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomleatel Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hello Mate My mate is a double ampute. He is a very keen cricketer, and and after the op, and the physio he went along to Loughborough Uni. They adapted a special pair of legs that suited his needs in cricket. I know that his situation is slightly different, but i'm sure your pysio will be able to put you in touch with something similar. I think that it does cost though, but i know on hos part it is well worth it as he plays a county and international level in Disabled sports... Good Luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I almost lost my left arm age just 17 in the north Sea, nice gent in Denmark stuck it back on I am 20% disabled for life, was told all manner of things I would not be able to do most of which was ****. Its never stopped me doing a thing but gives a great list of excuses should I need one, its always sad when life kicks you down but there are many many folk worse off the key is to keep a good outlook on life and laugh as often as you can, I take the mick out of myself as much as I do anyone else and its works for me, the only offence I take is when some sad *** offers an argument on political correctness, if its funny its funny start learning one leg jokes and pump them out it will help you to learn to live with it all the best chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've a chum who lost both his legs below the knee whilst "abroad" with the army - He can still do pretty much everything he used to be able to. Modern prosthetics are marvellous things! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi All Going to have my left foot & ankle lopped off in the very near future. Anyone know if this will cause any problems apart from mobility in the shooting field ? Any advice will be most welcome at this moment. Cheers all Stoggieman Your not going to win an *** kicking contest I know that Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 sorry to here that buddy, but i imagine you are big enough and strong enough to carry on with your shooting , all the best for the future and please let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) Sorry about your news. I have a friend who last half his leg in a bike accident (above the knee). He climbs ladders and is as mobile as me, or better. I shot a round of sporting a few months ago with someone who was clearly a very good shot. He only missed a couple. He said he his shooting had gone downhill since losing his leg. I said that he must have been very good before. The shooting side will hopefully be unaffected - mobility being your potential problem. I am reliably informed that you are better placed as you will be retaining your knee joint. I attended a talk recently, given by a Scottish Mountaineer who had lost both feet and hands. He is still climbing mountains and actually juggled to finish off his talk. I kid you not. http://www.nyt.co.uk/jamie-andrew.htm Edited September 17, 2008 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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