Father Had His Prosthetic Leg On , Finally .
@SIMPLYD (90717)
Philippines
March 16, 2016 11:36pm CST
My father , who is a diabetic , had his left lower leg amputated last year .
And just this morning , my sister texted me to inform that his prosthetic leg was delivered by the maker yesterday and his physical therapist was there to help him practice it.
And once it was put on and was taught how to go about with it , my father keeps dancing and clapping much to the amusement of his therapist and the maker . 
The therapist was distraught because he was still to be taught how to balance it , but my father just cannot contain his joy in having it .
I am happy because finally , my father can walk again by himself. And he is just so enthusiastic about it . 
Just sharing , this happy moment of my father .
The therapist was distraught because he was still to be taught how to balance it , but my father just cannot contain his joy in having it .
I am happy because finally , my father can walk again by himself. And he is just so enthusiastic about it .
Just sharing , this happy moment of my father .29 people like this
28 responses
@Lazyblogs (494)
• Chandigarh, India
17 Mar 16
This leg must have provided him new zeal and energy to live and love his life ..congratulations to you
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
At least , even in that situations , they can still find time to laugh .
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
17 Mar 16
great that he has the leg and that he has taken to it so well from the outset
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Congratulations to your dear father my friend.
I know this must make you all very happy.
I hope he gets on with it quickly.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@TiarasOceanView Yes. I thought , he would be depressed since he had his left leg amputated . But thank God he isn't .
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
18 Mar 16
@SIMPLYD Yes his spirit is good.
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
22 Mar 16
I just couldn't help drawing a laugh when you mentioned how distraught his therapist was when your dad could not contain his joy with the new "leg". I couldn't exactly comprehend the feeling but I can see that your dad does not need a therapist to adapt and rehabilitate which is really remarkable considering what he went through.
I am further hoping that he will be able to manage his diabetic condition and be cured eventually. Take care.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
17 Mar 16
Aw, that is very precious your dad is happy and is dancing/clapping with his new prosthetic leg!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Wow are you kidding me? Diabetes can get you amputate your leg
I better watch my sugar intake and i took a bit more this afternoon. Well, I'm glad your father is happy and now trying his best to dance again. have a nice day.
I better watch my sugar intake and i took a bit more this afternoon. Well, I'm glad your father is happy and now trying his best to dance again. have a nice day.1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Actually , my mother over nail cut his toe . Since my father didn't feel it , it just get sore and won't get healed until it was already blackish . At the hospital , he was told that it could spread . So , he told the doctor to just cut it instead so it won't get to creep up to his heart ,
So be careful of your glucose .
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
Oh hi ! It seems you have been away here for quite sometime ha ?
Yes, we keep telling him to diet . But sometimes he can't be told and would say to let him eat well because anyway , he will be dying a few more years since he had the times of his life already . Hay naku ! 
Yes, we keep telling him to diet . But sometimes he can't be told and would say to let him eat well because anyway , he will be dying a few more years since he had the times of his life already . Hay naku ! 1 person likes this
@wiLLmaH (8801)
• Singapore, Singapore
17 Mar 16
@SIMPLYD Opo. Quite busy in doing stuffs and attending some seminars po. HAy naku! My dad got a simple stroke last 2014. My elder sister the he is back on smoking and drinking again! Hayyy, oldies! It is so hard to explain to them.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
congratulations, my lady. Your father shows how grateful he is to enjoy the prosthetic leg you his children gave him. His dancing around and the wide smile shows it all. I am happy for him and for you. God bless you and your family, my friend
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
Thank you my dear friend . He has been wanting this prosthetic leg , however he accidentally scraped his amputated leg when one time he was trying to transfer to his wheel chair from the bed . So it took him almost a year before he can have it .
Now , he is so excited .
Now , he is so excited . 1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@SIMPLYD why did it take a year before the replacement prosthetic came, my friend? Maybe because many also wanted their artificial limbs as soon as possible?
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
@ridingbet No, it';s because of the above that i mentioned . He has to have it completely healed first .
So , they ordered this last Tuesday from the local maker and it arrived last Thursday .
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
21 Mar 16
Just stick to the diabetic diet and medication and your DM will be manageable .
My father only have his insulin shot some two years ago . That's because he gained weight and keeps eating much of the prohibited foods plus he doesn't exercise anymore .
My father only have his insulin shot some two years ago . That's because he gained weight and keeps eating much of the prohibited foods plus he doesn't exercise anymore . 1 person likes this
@adelevans (162)
• Ilford, England
17 Mar 16
That's a great news. We feel happy reading this, imagine how happy he is to stand on his own again. He must be excited and happy.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Mar 16
It is a nice thing that this makes your father happy. Hope it works well for him.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
18 Mar 16
At this point of his life , at the age of 83 , he said he already had the times of his life . But still , with this prosthetic leg , we know that he is still hopeful to still enjoy life with us .
@garymarsh6 (24006)
• United Kingdom
23 Mar 16
OH that is excellent news. I can imagine his joy at finally being able to walk again and regaining his independence.
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@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
23 Mar 16
Indeed . It made him dance and clap much to the frantic call of his physical therapist because he wasn't much taught of on how to balance it yet . But he kept taunting her .
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
17 Mar 16
That's great to know that your father is very happy to have a new leg. I am smiling while reading your post for I am very glad for your father.
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