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03-19-2018, 11:28 AM | #1 |
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Makobob iWALK2.0
iWALK 2.0
by Makobob Today, 21 days after my left foot was amputated I walked for the first time with a walker without hopping. The iWALK 2.0 was not as easy for me to use as the video on-line show. There is a balance learning and for me a foot pick up learning curve. Tomorrow I will try it on the parallel bars. If that goes well then I will attempt without any other aid. That means I will walk along on the iWALK and my good foot. I will again have full mobility. Walking on your own is so important in the rehab process. Mobility is paramount to the lifestyle I desire to continue living. Freedom and Baja will not be too far behind. Coming hurdles include entering and exiting my Dodge Ram 2500 truck, and then using my prosthetic when it arrives next month. The temp prosthetic should be easy after mastering the iWalk. Just balance and gait training. mostly practice. The Dodge truck might be a different matter. That first step getting into the truck is HIGH. And getting in will be easier than getting OUT. That LONG step down could dump me on my face. So right now that is my biggest worry. If I cannot get it right them my only choice will be to downsize the Dodge to a Toyota Tundra and I might be looking for a trade. Once I get over these SMALL hurdles then my life is no longer on hold and I can go back to living my life to its fullest. Driving a smaller truck will not be a problem. I will be able to walk the beaches of Baja looking for corvina. Drive the Quad around to explore and launch the boat or yak. Getting into and out of the boat will just mean using a three-step stool. The stool may also work for the Dodge truck too. stepping into and getting out of the kayak will get me wet. But I can live with that. Life can be good after an amputation. You just have to change the way things are done. The iWalk 2.0 is a game changer for me on my road back to Baja. Thank you all for your motivation, heart-felt wishes and prayers. That helped me to focus on the important things in my life. Fishing, Baja and kayaking. I do hope those of you getting ready to go thru this get a little inspired and lose some of your anxiety and fear. Life goes on. Live the life you love and LOVE the life you LIVE. Live YOUR life to the fullest, Tight Lines to you all.
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03-19-2018, 03:40 PM | #5 |
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Great job Bob! Stay tough!
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You'd be supersized how the body adapts. When there is a will there is a way. I've had to get in and out of my lifted truck while injured. I found it a little bit more difficult to get in than get out. On my way out, I just grab on to the steering wheel and door and slide down slowly. To get on, I do have a step, but before that I would use a light 2 step, step latter. Fold it up when I was done and throw it in the back seat. I'm sure I'll be seeing you on your Dodge truck in Baja SOON!!!
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