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Pugwash's peg-leg

Peter Gutterman said:
I thank Providence that no further legal action (and therefore, torment) is required and that you will be spared that ration of Poo.
I continue to pray for your well-being and recovery. I admire your positive, if stoic, attitude, your courage and tenacity.
Hang in there, bro. Youve got a whole cheering section here on SoS actively invested in your recovery!

Pete
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To quote Lawrence of Arabia....... “The trick, is not minding that it hurts.”
A truly honorable man.
 
I've seen the film many times. Every time it's on TV I can't not watch it. Apparently, Lawrence and Vincent Van Gogh had something in common there, being drawn to the flame.
"Lust for Life" is another movie I can't not watch. If it's on, I'm hooked!
Peter O'Toole and Kirk Douglass nailed it. As did Anthony Quinn in both movies! Thumbsup :D

Pete
 
A brief but significant update.....

Today was a big step forward.

I successfully demonstrated I could pass all the criteria for a referral to the prosthetic limb unit at Sheffield, which was completed and forwarded by 'Mel', my designated physio.

She had me stepping out around the gym on a leg with just a zimmer frame for support.

Not bad after just 2 sessions; I think she was just as chuffed as I was.

Jessica, from the council is coming here on the 1st May with a rep from Stannah Stair Lifts, to assess what issues there may be installing a lift!

It's all GO, all of a sudden.
 
Great news for you!

Not sure about the industry in UK for Prosthetics, but in US they are designing some of best for our wounded veterans, loosing limbs in battle, and it helps all those who also need new prosthetic for future life.
 
A somewhat positive UPDATE.

Today I got an out of court accident insurance settlement.

Baring in mind all the evidence (what there was of it) was against it, I was expecting nothing, but to my solicitors surprise the other party has awarded a not inconsiderable settlement.

While not being a fraction of what I could have, if things had gone my way, things have worked out not so bad.

Nothing new to report on the rehab, though I remain positive and well.
 
pugwash said:
Una ACTUALIZACIÓN algo positiva.

Hoy recibí un acuerdo de seguro de accidente extrajudicial.

Teniendo en cuenta que todas las pruebas (las que había) estaban en mi contra, no esperaba nada, pero para sorpresa de mis abogados, la otra parte ha concedido un acuerdo nada desdeñable.

Si bien no es una fracción de lo que podría haber sido, si las cosas hubieran salido como yo quería, las cosas no habrían resultado tan mal.

No hay nada nuevo que contar sobre la rehabilitación, aunque sigo siendo positivo y estoy bien.
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Good morning! ;) . I'm glad to know things are looking up.

CoffeeCoffee
 
Ettienne said:
Ahoy!! And how are you doing old chap?
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Hello my friend, thank you for the prompt and interest.

Today I collected my first (all mine) prosthetic leg, which after a few minor tweeks, fitted comfortably.
Physio, in a few days, will oversee my competence at properly attaching the limb.
It's very basic none articulating device, however it is fitted with a 'trigger', which unlocks the 'knee' for sitting.

Finally, Pugwash has his PEG LEG!

Now I have to learn how to get the most out of it and am tentatively anticipating the process with excitement.

I'll ask 'Mel' the physio, to photograph me, so I can share with you.
Just make sure the children are safely in bed and any loose animals are tethered!

Watch this space (you'll think there's a Circus; in town!
 
pugwash said:
Hello my friend, thank you for the prompt and interest.

Today I collected my first (all mine) prosthetic leg, which after a few minor tweeks, fitted comfortably.
Physio, in a few days, will oversee my competence at properly attaching the limb.
It's very basic none articulating device, however it is fitted with a 'trigger', which unlocks the 'knee' for sitting.

Finally, Pugwash has his PEG LEG!

Now I have to learn how to get the most out of it and am tentatively anticipating the process with excitement.

I'll ask 'Mel' the physio, to photograph me, so I can share with you.
Just make sure the children are safely in bed and any loose animals are tethered!

Watch this space (you'll think there's a Circus; in town!
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That’s very good news! Hopefully the physio got you stable on both legs.
Regards, Peter
 
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