NEEPS

monkey nuts · Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject: The next step

excuse the pun!!

Thought I would update you all on BBH again. He is now 23 and spends every trip outdoors in a wheelchair and most of his time in pain. Some of you may already know but for those who don't..after his latest visits to his specialist it has been decided that he is now to have a below knee amputation. He knows this is the only way he can have anywhere near a normal life and is very positive about it. He is very brave and he has already been through so much. Lets hope this is the operation he will need to endure.
He should be scheduled around July/August for the operation. We have been to see the team at the prosthetic clinic and they are wonderful...nine of the staff came in to tell us what to expect..BBH had a chance to look at and hold some prosthetic legs and was wowed by some of the designs!! Think we will need to re-name him RoboChris!!!
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dizzyblond · Neepster Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Posts: 364 Location: Nairn

everything crossed for youx
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wildgarlic · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update MN - it's great that you're getting all the info and help from the team. Robochris - I like that

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Maria · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

Smooth Hound · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject:

i dont look at this section as a rule, but by chance i did. i wish him all the best. and im glad to here hes accepting it well, thats half the battle

monkey nuts · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject:

Don't know too much either as yet but I am sure we will learn. He should not have anywhere near as much pain as he has now but will still have some, which should leeson in time. He has also been told about phantom pain and phantom sensations...like an itch on his non-existant toes!!

Please don't worry about asking ANY questions, feel free to ask whatever you like. I am an inquisitive person and I like to know stuff too and will ask anyone about anything I am curious about

I know this is soppy but..it's lovely that this comunity goes on the journey with you..like SH's operation...kinda comforting!
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Smooth Hound · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 8:31 am Post subject:

how is bbh monkey nuts, any word on when his operation will be

lachlanandmarcus · Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:25 am Post subject:

thinking of RoboChris and his itchy foot, let us know how he gets on and wishing him and you all the best for the op...he will also be eligible to qualify for the 2012 paralympics which i think are more to the spirit of the olympics than the able bodied version!
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monkey nuts · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:45 pm Post subject:

Chris (BBH) has the date for his operation..the 5th Nov. Not a date I am likely to forget seeing as it is also my birthday so guess what I will wish for this year. He is still feeling very positive about the outcome but is understandibly nervous about the hospital stay, I wish I could go through it for him, will be soo hard to just watch and support.

If you pray or able to send healing thoughts and wishes, please do so for him. Thank you x
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Thrawnquine · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:55 am Post subject:

I send very best wishes to Chris for his forthcoming operation and will send absent healing to him and the rest of the family. Please let us know how things go.