Question:
Anyone an amputee and are post-op?

Hi. Last year I had my right lower leg amputated. Since then, I have gotten a prosthesis. My question is, has anyone been an amputee when they've had WLS and how did it affect your limb? How many sockets did you go through before you were done losing? Was it difficult immediately after the surgery? I'm kind of worried that I'll be in a lot of pain afterwards, and I'm not very steady on my feet now, so what will it be like? If anyone can answer my questions, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks! -Naomi    — blueeyedrdhed (posted on September 12, 2003)

September 12, 2003
Hi Naomi, I had this surgery but I am not missing a limb but my friend at work is missing his leg and had WLS surgery 5 months ago. He is doing extremely well and has just gotten his first new limb since the surgery. He is down about 100 pounds right now. He has said that now that his has this new limb he can walk so much better and doesn't use his riding chair hardly at all. He still has about 80 pounds to go and the doctor said he will most likely need another limb but for now he's doing great. He did have some pain before he was fitted with this new leg because the other one had gotten so big that it caused alot of soreness for him. He does still use a cane to steady himself but said that the slight discomfort he has now is nothing compared to what he had before when he was so much heavier. I wish you luck on your surgery and a speedy recovery. May God keep you safe on this wonderful journey your on. Take care,
   — cherby56

September 13, 2003
There is a woman on Yahoo group WLS400Plus that had surgery as a lower leg amputee. You cannot join that group unless you weight/weighed over 400 lbs. I will post that you have a question on obesityhelp and see if she will contact you. She is doing wonderful and loving her new life!
   — zoedogcbr