So You’re An Amputee…Now What?

You have made it through a HUGE surgery. Maybe because of an accident or a sickness. Maybe you made the decision to amputate so you could live a better, healthier life. Whatever the reason, you have made it through that emotional decision, and come to terms with your new reality. Unfortunately, your journey has just begun, but have no fear, you can shine and move forward with your new lifestyle and live an amazing and full life! You might think that the act of being amputated is the hardest thing you will have to go through, or that you won’t ever live a full life with all the “restrictions”. And while it’s true that it takes time to adjust to your altered body, you can overcome the perceived restrictions. A life as an amputee can be as good as you envision it, goal set for it, and how you approach it. It is mind over matter. It is about positivity, attitude, and courage. Your journey, like life itself, will be filled with ups and downs, There will be storms and there will be rainbows. That’s life! What can you start doing, now that you are an amputee, is adjusting your mindset, from being a victim to being the warrior in your story. It’s time to goal set, dream of your future, build strength and grit. You will need all of that to find success, and if you prep correctly and envision the possibilities then you will succeed! You define success. You will get knocked down but if you realize this you will be better prepared for those moments and be ready to fight. Remember, you are a warrior, not just because you have gone through something extreme, but because you fought to rise up after being knocked down. You have got into battle and continue to fight for what you want in life. This week, listen in as I discuss what it took for me to find success after amputation. This week is about coming to terms about your body. Setting goals. Understanding that this is a marathon and not a sprint, becoming prepared to fight for a better life and finding strength and resilience through adversity, and learning how to get back up after getting knocked down. Be prepared for battle and fighting for what you want (and you should go into this knowing exactly what you want out of it). You can achieve great and amazing things for your life. You are not a victim, you are a warrior!!! Have a blessed week and as always, Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU!! Much love,