This is the day I have been waiting for for 11 years! The day I walk without pain.
John Hattingh CP, CPO(SA), LPO at Prosthetic Care Facility Of Virginia, worked his magic to make me an incredible pain-free prosthetic. Their office is welcoming, professional, and Detailed! I highly recommend them. In fact, if I ever move away, I will fly to my prosthetic appointments to continue my care at this facility!
Darren Hattingh shows my son, Jace, the entire process of making a prosthetic, from casting to molding. We were delighted to see the process of creating a prosthetic from scratch!
Once the prosthetic was made, my All-Pro Foot was overnighted, and I returned the next morning for my fitting. This took several hours because there were adjustments that had to be made.
The height of my prosthesis was perfectly balanced for my hips to be aligned, with no need for adjustments. My foot is yet to be determined, but I will most likely keep it since it is the highest recommended for my activity level and comes with high reviews.
The outer shell of my test socket is hard plastic. It is very heavy, but it can be heated up and shaped accordingly. I will keep this test socket for several weeks. They will make minor adjustments as my residual limb changes.
Once my limb stabilizes, I will get my final carbon fiber socket. It will be much lighter, more durable, and a design of my choice.
Taking my first steps in my new prosthetic limb (prosthesis) was scary, exciting, and slightly unstable. But as I kept walking, it seemed to become a part of me. There were several adjustments to the outer plastic socket that needed to be made.
I was in the office for my fitting for a total of 3 hours. I left his office without restrictions and was told to call if I have any pain at all or losing suction. This would indicate my limb has changed, and I require an adjustment.
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John Hattingh CP, CPO(SA), LPO at Prosthetic Care Facility Of Virginia: https://www.prostheticcarefacility.com/about/staff
Watch Next:
A Day In The Life Of Me Before Amputation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4YXb7g9GHw
Why I Chose Elective Amputation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qfREHxe_w8
Amputation Day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQU9nRQsHXc
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