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OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
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I am not sure if even this is in the right place on the forum and if it is not i am So soo sorry. I can change it or you can delete it...eep! But i had to share this with everyone. I had been struggling for 8 years of my life with a horrible disfiguring and painful medical condition and was home bound for over 3 years unable to move or do anything with my life. Well this last year, in october i finally made the decision to have my leg amputated in hopes of getting my life back. I struggled through months of painful physical therapy to get back to the point where i would get to learn to walk again,...and today is the day...i got my complete finished prosthetic...and took my first few steps...towards a new life. I put the stickman on my prosthetic as tribute to the band...the one band that has changed my life...the one thing that got me through the pain of surgery and the struggles and pain of therapy...their music blasted during therapy sessions and i put on those headphones and would breath through the pain. Their music has been my saving grace ever since i can remember so i coudnt have thought of anything better than the design for my new leg than to put a piece of art that would always remind me of what got me through the process of becoming an amputee.

This is my new leg!
xoxo NacolleMarie
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"I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • buck502000buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    Good on you, congratulations on starting your new life. Hopefully, every new day is better than the last! :)>-
  • OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
    thank you so much :)
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • wpg pearlwpg pearl Posts: 1,258
    That is awesome !!!! Hold your head high
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  • jonbond1779jonbond1779 London, UK Posts: 1,641
    Wow, that is SO cool. Inspiring! Thanks for sharing
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  • loffy81loffy81 Posts: 153
    So glad you got through it all, your obviously a very strong person. Hope the days ahead can be full of good times
  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 10,819
    edited February 2014
    Awesome use of the stickman
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    Bentleyspop said:

    Awesome use of the stickman


    Greatest use EVER of the stickman.
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  • MMPoochMMPooch New Jersey Posts: 68
    Wow, so inspiring! Thanks for sharing, it must have taken a great deal of strength and fortitude to get through to where you are now. Keep up the good fight and I wish you well.
  • jmuscatellojmuscatello Colorado Posts: 332
    well done! you'll wear it well
  • RansomPTDRansomPTD Posts: 298
    Awesome and inspiring at the same time! I wish the best for you in the future. Pearl Jam is lucky to have a fan such as you! ^:)^
  • drlovemonkeydrlovemonkey Posts: 394
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    BinFrog said:

    Bentleyspop said:

    Awesome use of the stickman


    Greatest use EVER of the stickman.
    No doubt.

    It's posts like these that really put my "tough" days in the proper perspective. Kudos to you - you're a stronger person than most of us will ever be.
  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,834
    Wow! I don't know what to say other than you have inspired me today. I'm a therapist working in rehab often with amputees. I wish I could be your therapist. We would be rocking out together through your therapy sessions! Keep putting one foot in front of the other and before you know it, you'll be running!

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  • NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,996
    =D> very cool!
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  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,316
    Enjoy your new life..wish the best
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  • OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
    BinFrog said:

    Bentleyspop said:

    Awesome use of the stickman


    Greatest use EVER of the stickman.
    Haha thank you sooo much to everyone!!!
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
    shetellsherself said:

    Wow! I don't know what to say other than you have inspired me today. I'm a therapist working in rehab often with amputees. I wish I could be your therapist. We would be rocking out together through your therapy sessions! Keep putting one foot in front of the other and before you know it, you'll be running!

    Peace,
    Jen

    Yea that would've been awesome if you could have been my therapist :) I got the crew there addicted to PJ again it's so awesome!!
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,483
    Love your attitude!!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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  • lcusicklcusick Posts: 310
    Best of luck to you! I admire your courage and strength, keep on rockin!

  • OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
    Thank you again to everyone for all the love
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • Amongst the AniAmongst the Ani @Wobbie Posts: 7,790
    Rock on and good luck with the new lease on life.
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,491
    I wasn't expecting such a good story.

    Thank you for sharing with us. Loved it!
  • YLed2YLed2 Posts: 5,534
    That is absolutely awesome and thank you for sharing! Keep plugging away and taking those steps toward your new beginnings!
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  • Last-12-ExitLast-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Very cool. So much better than having the stickman tattooed to my arm.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    mfc2006 said:

    Love your attitude!!

    Me too.

    Let us know how your progress goes. Meantime, wishing you a-well.

  • OMGkatwomanOMGkatwoman Posts: 3,230
    What an amazing inspiration you are! I wish you a very best future!! Thanks for sharing!
  • edved84edved84 Posts: 59
    Thanks for sharing. Truly inspirational. Keep going forward!
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,973
    Thanks for sharing your story and glad you're on the mend. Might the first few steps you took today be the beginning of countless more to come!
  • OktoberRayneOktoberRayne Nevada Posts: 16
    hedonist said:

    mfc2006 said:

    Love your attitude!!

    Me too.

    Let us know how your progress goes. Meantime, wishing you a-well.

    I will definitely give updates. I start new therapy with my prosthetic in a week. I will be running in no time hehe
    "I'll ride the wave where it takes me...I'll hold the pain, release me"
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  • DS80666DS80666 Posts: 44
    Sounds like you walked the Long Road and made it through. Thanks for sharing the pic. Don't ever cover it up.
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,804
    Bless you. Music is so healing. I'm happy you have the right attitude. You rock!!! Best wishes.
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