Post on 17-Feb-2017
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What to Know as
an Amputee
By Matthew Garibaldi
Confidence goes a long way
• Confidence throws away the worries and doubts about what other people think!
• This doesn’t come overnight, but over time
Staring people are only curious • Most people who stare
aren’t judging you, they’re only curious !
• A lot of prosthetics look unique, so keep that in mind when somebody is staring
There are weirdos out there
• A lot of people, particularly on social media, fetishize amputees!• The best way to deal with this is locking down your social
media so only people you personally know can see what you post
Prosthetists make a huge
difference
• A great prosthetist is priceless, but a bad one can ruin the entire experience.
Peer support is huge
• There are events you can attend where you can meet fellow amputees who can relate to you, share stories and offer helpful tips
Be careful with inspirational stories
• Inspirational stories and pictures about adaptive athletes can also make you feel inadequate!
• This is ultimately about you, and it’s unhealthy to spend too much time comparing yourself to others
You can always be active
• You don’t have to be an athlete to be active!
• You can walk around, dance, move around and get your blood pumping
Carry extra
supplies• Carry liquid or lotion-
type items around with you for when you need to take off and put back on your limb