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Well time to fess up, May 23rd I had my gram neg staph infected left ankle amputated, after 35 years of increasing pain I just was not able to walk on it any more. 1 month later it is healing very well and I no longer need pain killers or muscle relaxers. I will be getting my temp leg a week from Monday and start learning to walk again. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/TLEEF/LEG/IMG_0006_zpsvdycssp2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/TLEEF/LEG/IMG_0007_zpsoxvi30oe.jpg)
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Old cat turd!
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T LEE: I am praying you heal quickly and completely!
And I hope that long term pain will be gone soon.
Stay strong.
Hold into the wind
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Damn! Sorry to hear this Mr. Lee but I hope everything goes well and you have a fast and complete recovery!
Speak softly and use a big bore...
Where's El Cid when we need him...
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Thank you for doing it. We need you around here. I am terrified about the thought of having to do something like that but you are a proven brave man.
So practice your pirate curses and get out there shooting again!
Me solum relinquatis
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Arrrrggggggghhhh matey, twas they easy way out really, it was affecting my right knee with extra wear and aggravating my back something furious. I am mostly pain free now and wonder why I waited so long!
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
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I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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Arrrrggggggghhhh matey, twas they easy way out really, it was affecting my right knee with extra wear and aggravating my back something furious. I am mostly pain free now and wonder why I waited so long! I hear ya.. Good to hear the 'cure' is making it all better now.. Best wishes in recovery..
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Best wishes for a very speedy recovery TLee!!
That's ok, I'll ass shoot a dink.
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Congrats on the successful surgery and healing. I hope you learn to actually run again.
"Only Christ is the fullness of God's revelation."
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Best Wishes for your recovery. Bob
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Glad to hear your doing well. Knew you had been fairly quiet lately and you were definitely missed. Let me know when your ready to take the Mrs. out dancing and I will buy the Champagne!
Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
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Jeez Terry, what a decision to have to make. I'm just glad to hear you're ok with it. Hope good progress continues and you are up on your foot in no time! 
Last edited by RS308MX; 06/23/17.
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Congrats on the successful surgery and healing. I hope you learn to actually run again. I am an old man I don't run, walking without a cane will be neat though. 
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
Old cat turd!
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I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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Arrrrggggggghhhh matey, twas they easy way out really, it was affecting my right knee with extra wear and aggravating my back something furious. I am mostly pain free now and wonder why I waited so long! Sorry to hear about the leg, but I'm happy to see that you haven't lost that great sense of humor that we all appreciate so much! Best wishes from Sweden, John
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Darn Terry!!!! I am glad the surgery went well. Constant pain can be a real bummer. I will be praying for you to have a quick and complete recovery. God bless you Bro.
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Not the best, what needs doing when things like this happen, is to be the best man with one leg you can be.
I'm not wanting to sound "smart", my father lost his left eye about the time I was born, he learned to do well whit one eye.
May God bless you, and give a fast comeback.
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
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Glad to hear you're doing ok and getting better.
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Glad to hear your doing well. Knew you had been fairly quiet lately and you were definitely missed. Let me know when your ready to take the Mrs. out dancing and I will buy the Champagne!
OH DAMN! You mean I now have to learn to dance?
George Orwell was a Prophet, not a novelist. Read 1984 and then look around you!
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I am too old to fight but I can still pull a trigger. ~ Me
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T, glad you decided to do that and stick around. Now, tell them you want a bionic lower leg!!! 
When its time to fight, you fight like you are the third monkey on the ramp to get on Noah's Arc... and brother, it is starting to rain!
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TLee - truly sorry that I never knew you were dealing with that difficult injury and deep pain for such a very long time. It is good to know that the decision was good and the results so satisfying. Not a person here doubts that you will get into good locomotion quickly. Must say that I admire your stoicism over this long period - many of us probably would have been complainers.
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T LEE, sounds like the right thing to do.
Get your new parts and get on with that dancing!
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