Two artificial legs below the knee how many people can walk like that without a cane or walker.?

I am a male 62 years of age had problems with circulation about two years ago and had to amputate my two legs below the knee. When that happened to me I though I am finished will never walk again. Year later I am walking without a cane or walker and am walking normally. Nobody can really tell that I have two artificial legs on unless you tell that person. For the people out there who have no legs or even one leg off don't ever give up hope. Keep trying and you will walk again. Where there is a will there is a way. I hope that I have helped alot of people out there.

Good for you. One of the soldiers I know through my troop support work lost one just below the knee and the other just above. He's walking, and working on running. He won't be able to go back, though. He's been medically retired, with a pension.

An officer currently serving in Iraq lost one of his below the knee. They wanted to pension him off, which would have made easy livin' for him, but he asked to stay, learned how to walk AND run, and volunteered to go back.

It's really thoughtful of you to share your story. And, I'm sorry for all that you have been through. It really is amazing that you are doing so well, and I hope that you continue to do so...

I have an uncle who is a double amputee. He lost his lower legs in a car accident. He is not so lucky, he still needs crutches and constantly has sore places where his prosthetic legs fit onto his real legs. Of course, he had to have major skin grafting done to the ends......so, I'm sure that is why.

It sounds like you have managed to keep a positive outlook on life, and it is very kind that you want to help others. God bless you, and keep on keepin' on!

I admire you. I know it has to be tough.

We all have some physical situations, visual or not,
and your hopeful statement can help someone out there.

I've seen on T.V. many people in this area skiing etc. Wonderful technology
that can be done for what was long ago a catastrophe. Modern
science and physical therapy has certainly come a long way.

Great for you to share your story.