Questions Every New Amputee Should Ask Their Healthcare Team
Losing a limb is a life-changing experience. Whether your amputation was planned or the result of an accident, illness, or infection, the days and weeks that follow can feel overwhelming…
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Coping with the Emotional Rollercoaster of Limb Loss
Losing a limb changes far more than your physical body. It can change the way you see yourself, how you move through the world, your relationships, your work, your hobbies, and your expectations for the future.
The First 90 Days After Limb Loss: Understanding the Journey Ahead
The first ninety days after an amputation are unlike any other period in your life. They are filled with questions, uncertainty, moments of hope, and moments of grief…
Your First Visit to a Prosthetist: What to Expect and How to Prepare
I still remember thinking about my first visit to a prosthetist long before the appointment actually arrived…
Preventing Falls and Staying Safe After Limb Loss
When people think about recovery after limb loss, they often picture learning to walk again, receiving a prosthesis, or returning to activities they enjoy…
Why You Don’t Have to Face Limb Loss Alone
One of the biggest surprises after losing my legs wasn’t the surgeries, the rehabilitation, or even learning to use prosthetic limbs. It was the loneliness…
Preparing to Leave the Hospital
After weeks and, for many people, months in hospital and rehabilitation, the day you leave can feel like the finish line…
Creating a Safe Home After Amputation
When I returned home after my amputation, I quickly realized that my house hadn’t changed—but the way I moved through it had…
How to Build Your Support Network After Limb Loss
One of the biggest misconceptions after an amputation is that recovery is something you should be able to manage on your own. Many of us don’t want to burden family or friends…
Common Fears After Limb Loss—and How to Overcome Them
By Kevin GrayPresident & Co-Founder, Limbloss ConnectionBilateral Below-Knee Amputee Fear Is a Normal Part of Recovery After losing a limb, fear often becomes an unwelcome companion. I remember wondering whether I would ever walk confidently again, whether people would see my disability before they saw me, and whether I would ever regain the independence I