OPT 2011 Adaptive Tennis Clinic

October 12, 2011

OPT held an adaptive tennis clinic at Circle C Tennis Club in South Austin. Coach Fernando put us through different drills to help our tennis game. Even though it was cut short by rain, it was a lot of fun for everyone out there.

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“Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do”

September 27, 2011

This is the quote that I put inside my second socket. If you remember, the quote in the first socket was “Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body”. Now the pain is over, and I’m still getting adjusted to my new lifestyle (being an amputee). Even though I am grateful to have had the surgery and [...]

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Two Months Since My Surgery

August 20, 2011

It seems like it’s been so much longer and I’ve healed a lot quicker than I even imagined. Two months ago today, I had my below the knee leg amputation and things have seemed bright ever since. My limb has healed well, I have a great team at Orthotic & Prosthetic Technologies, rehab has been [...]

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Physical Training has Started

August 8, 2011

I had my initial consultation for Physical Therapy (PT), which I am now calling Physical Training since I’ll be getting stronger from here on out :) My physical therapist, Kerri, came highly recommended as one of the best therapists for amputees in the Austin area. It looks like the next four months are going to [...]

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First Prosthetic Leg Fitting

August 5, 2011

For my first foot, I got the Endolite Elite Blade LP. Will be good enough for everyday use and running (once I can run). There’s some video at the end.

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My First Steps with the Plastic Socket and Foot

August 2, 2011

Video of my first steps on the plastic socket. And yes, I was trying to do the moonwalk!!

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A Couple of Thoughts and Reflections After Reading “One Man’s Leg” by Paul Martin

July 31, 2011

I just finished reading “One Man’s Leg by Paul Martin” in just a couple of days as I was really interested in his story and how he was able to accomplish everything he did. The Difference Between Paul and Myself Paul Martin was in a car accident at the age of 25 and he ended [...]

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First Plastic Socket Fitting

July 27, 2011

Today I got to test out the first plastic socket to see what parts needed adjustment. Here are the pics:

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First Prosthetic Molding

July 20, 2011

They told me today that my limb is ready for the prosthetic leg! They first have to create a molding, which they will make a plastic socket to ensure that it fits well in my limb before the carbon fiber socket is created. Here’s the process: Next week I will test out the plastic molding [...]

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Cap Tex Tri Finish 2008

July 16, 2011

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden This is the quote that made me realize I could just walk the running part of a triathlon and I completed my first one in 2008. As soon as I get my new foot, I’ll start training for my next [...]

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