It's interesting trying to figure out how to do things now with this leg. I was working on my daughters Jeep the other day doing the rear brakes and couldn't get my head in the right angle to see the brake line and wheel cylinder. Plus because I don't have an ankle anymore I sitting there on my stool and look down to see brake fluid on my boot. It is just figuring out how to get bent around things now that I have a peg leg. But I will figure it out.

I appreciate all of you and your comments. It's nice to have folks pullin for you even if you don't personally know them. I'll try and keep you all posted on how I am doing and when I get ready to start working on my 408 again I'll be sure to bring that thread out of the dust.

 

I still have most of my original body parts, very well-used mind you...... (rode hard, and put away wet?) I STILL have issues folding myself around trying see some stuff.

 

Rick, I'm glad you're up and about so much more with new leg. You'll have it figured out and be using it for a wheel chock before you know it. I haven't been on here much lately, but I still see the email updates whenever you post and I'm always looking forward to seeing them. Keep up the good work.

Frank

 

Rick/Wildman - I haven't been on the Forum much in the past year or so, so I missed this saga until a couple of days ago. You dont' know me, but I remember your helpfulness in recommending a shop in Kent to me when I was looking for someplace good near Seattle. I Pray that your recovery is continuing, and that in short order, you'll get back to your 408 project. I think of you eveytime I eat at the Cottage Café, lol!

 

Yeah, he hasn't been around for a while. Hope all is going well for him.

 

Frank,
Thanks buddy. It has been an interesting few months.
I'm glad I was able to help you out before. Things are moving along but I've had a few set backs. I hope come spring I'll be back working on my engine and by summer the Jeep will be running.

HeyYou,
Yep I am still here just been dealing with everyday stuff. Oct is NEVER a good time of the year. This was my 14 year anniversary of being shot and being my first year as an amputee it was harder than usual. I try to come back every couple weeks and check in right now. *

 

Well, you are still on this side of the grass, that's a major plus. Always happy ta see ya.

 

I'm around and I stop in and read posts but since I don't have a lot to add right now I have just been keeping quiet. There isn't a lot going on in my life other than trying to get use to wearing my socket each day. Right now I am trying out a new socket becasue my leg had shrank so much. I am pretty much on track with where I should be if not a little ahead of time. I want to make it thru winter and then I hope by spring I can start working on my engine again and have my Jeep running next year.

So as your leg shrinks in size the socket doesn't fit as well anymore so you end up having to wear socks over your limb. I was wearing 15-18 ply's worth of socks by the time the VA said Yes he needs a new socket. So here is a picture of the difference between the two.



And this is my new check socket. The check socket is made out of a plastic type material and can be heated to mold it to fit your stump. Once the prosthsist gets the fit he wants then he will make me a new definitive socket made out of carbon fiber. The definitive



So that is where I am at right now.

 

Carbon Fiber? Really? So, you have a high-performance leg?

We appreciate you letting us know you are alive and kickin' yet.

 

Yep if you look at the socket on the right you can see the carbon fiber on the inside. They are pretty cool. Right now I have what they call a check socket which is made out of plastic. They can heat it up and mold it to your leg. Which is nice right now because we are having issues getting it to fit correctly. Once he gets it to fit correctly then they make a mold of this socket and then make the carbon fiber socket with this mold.