Soviet_nazi 120 / 3,855 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 So, as many of you know, (for those who know me,) I lost my left leg in a car crash at the age of seven. I have been on the donor list for about 6 years now, since I decided I wanted to go through with a transplant at the age of 10. I was expected to wait 20+ years, But I am very very excited, because I received a call a few days ago. Some poor fellow died and his leg was about the same build/size as mine. I am being prepped for surgery on August 13th. Since it is above the knee, I am expected to have rehab for 6 months, and a year or 2 before I can walk, without a prosthetic. Its a very high risk surgery, with a high rejection rate, (since I am receiving an entire leg that is not mine). But if all goes well, I should be able to stand (with assistance) within 6-7 months. Its about a 14 hour surgery, and I have to take medication for 5 years afterwards to ensure the new leg has the lowest possible rate of being rejected. But yeah. I am super excited, and also hella nervous. I'm not sure exactly how the surgery works, but from what the doctor said, eventually all of the skin cells on the leg will die and fall off, eventually being replaced by my own, making it hardly even noticeable that the leg did not belong to me. The surgery also takes a long time, as all of the nerves, muscles, etc must be reconnected. I am very excited. If you've ever gone through some form of crazy surgery, feel free to let me know. I'm not sure how this is going to go. -Soviet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1shot55 11 / 2,588 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Wow, I wish you luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 1,187 / 11,383 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Hype. It's not as crazy as it sounds. Medicine is absolutely nuts these days. Everything will work out for you dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunnyFox 318 / 8,341 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Damn dude, that is one hell of a story! I wish you all the best for the future! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogger 119 / 3,972 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Edited August 9, 2016 by Dogger Great to hear man! I wish you luck with your surgery! PS: If you're nervous, just think that when you wake up from surgery you are gonna look down and have a new leg! Edited August 9, 2016 by Dogger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraViolet 1 / 2,180 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 That's great news Good luck in your surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel 543 / 12,757 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Great news! Hope everything goes okay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Value 63 / 3,549 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 Congrats on the new leg. Whats the first thing you want to do when you're ready to use it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soviet_nazi 120 / 3,855 Report Post Posted August 9, 2016 7 minutes ago, MangoDoxin said: Congrats on the new leg. Whats the first thing you want to do when you're ready to use it? I really really really want to do simple things, like skateboard, ride a bike, and rollerblade. I also really want to learn to play soccer/ football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcharlesthe3rd 14 / 2,670 Report Post Posted August 10, 2016 Are you going to use a wheelchair or crutches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soviet_nazi 120 / 3,855 Report Post Posted August 10, 2016 16 minutes ago, kingcharlesthe3rd said: Are you going to use a wheelchair or crutches? Probably a wheelchair at first, eventually moving to crutches once all the nerves have healed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadAtNooN 50 / 2,936 Report Post Posted August 10, 2016 I wish you the best of luck man :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby 199 / 5,794 Report Post Posted August 14, 2016 Omg! I'm happy for you! Goodluck! >w< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie_Foxie 740 / 10,227 Report Post Posted August 15, 2016 .....I'm so sorry for this but at the same time how has no one seen this golden opportunity Break a leg kid you'll be fine God that pleased me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options... Achievements
Soviet_nazi 120 / 3,855 Report Post Posted August 16, 2016 On 8/14/2016 at 10:31 PM, Bouncing said: .....I'm so sorry for this but at the same time how has no one seen this golden opportunity Break a leg kid you'll be fine God that pleased me Lmaoooo to be honest I was waiting for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxie_Foxie 740 / 10,227 Report Post Posted August 16, 2016 7 hours ago, Soviet_nazi said: Lmaoooo to be honest I was waiting for it. I don't know how no one else did this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options... Achievements
Lone Sniper Skeleton 219 / 5,103 Report Post Posted August 16, 2016 3 hours ago, Bouncing said: I don't know how no one else did this I would have, but I don't need more reasons for suicide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish 117 / 3,498 Report Post Posted August 25, 2016 Very glad for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...