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"We'll probably have to amputate your leg"
sarah307
Posts: 1,363 Member
HEY! I've been on MFP since MARCH! and most of you know me! SARAH307 
Don't want to seem too self-centered but i just wanted to post something about my new measurements cause i was super excited about my fitness progress and i just recently started running like (two weeks ago! PAhaha!) so now i consider myself a runner .... obviously)
anyways.. here are my previous and updated measurements and below is a (very short version) paragraph about my accident and how my doctors told me they were going to have to amputate my leg and I'd never be able to walk read on MFP.... THANKS EVERYONE
you rock
*Measurements*
[ Feb. 2010 ]
Weight: 156 lbs
Bust: 36 in
Waist: 32 in
Hips: 37.5 in
Rt. Leg: 20 in
Lt. Leg: 19 in
Arms: 12 in
Body Fat: 33.71%
[ Sept. 2011 ]
Weight: 120 lbs
Bust: 32 in
Waist: 25.5 in
Hips: 32 in
Rt. Leg: 15.5 in
Lt. Leg: 15 in
Arms: 10.25 in
Body Fat: 18.0%
*The reason my left leg is smaller than my right leg is because when I was 14, I was hit by an SUV on the highway going 70 mph when I was on a four wheeler. I had multiple surgeries on my leg, three head injuries, broke my neck (C7), and now I have cadaver ligaments in my knee. I was in a wheelchair for a year and had physical therapy for two years after that to recover. They didn't think I'd live, let alone be able to walk again, for about 6 months we thought we were going to have to amputate, but look at me now!! I can run now and everything!! ... I can't wait to run my first 5K and write a letter to my surgeon telling him, "Hey, remember whenever you said 'IF we can save your leg, you won't be able to walk without a very severe limp, if at all.. because you will have very limited range of motion'...well, I proved you *****es wrong! HAHA!" ... and put a smile on his face!
Don't want to seem too self-centered but i just wanted to post something about my new measurements cause i was super excited about my fitness progress and i just recently started running like (two weeks ago! PAhaha!) so now i consider myself a runner .... obviously)anyways.. here are my previous and updated measurements and below is a (very short version) paragraph about my accident and how my doctors told me they were going to have to amputate my leg and I'd never be able to walk
read on MFP.... THANKS EVERYONEyou rock
*Measurements*
[ Feb. 2010 ]
Weight: 156 lbs
Bust: 36 in
Waist: 32 in
Hips: 37.5 in
Rt. Leg: 20 in
Lt. Leg: 19 in
Arms: 12 in
Body Fat: 33.71%
[ Sept. 2011 ]
Weight: 120 lbs
Bust: 32 in
Waist: 25.5 in
Hips: 32 in
Rt. Leg: 15.5 in
Lt. Leg: 15 in
Arms: 10.25 in
Body Fat: 18.0%
*The reason my left leg is smaller than my right leg is because when I was 14, I was hit by an SUV on the highway going 70 mph when I was on a four wheeler. I had multiple surgeries on my leg, three head injuries, broke my neck (C7), and now I have cadaver ligaments in my knee. I was in a wheelchair for a year and had physical therapy for two years after that to recover. They didn't think I'd live, let alone be able to walk again, for about 6 months we thought we were going to have to amputate, but look at me now!! I can run now and everything!!
... I can't wait to run my first 5K and write a letter to my surgeon telling him, "Hey, remember whenever you said 'IF we can save your leg, you won't be able to walk without a very severe limp, if at all.. because you will have very limited range of motion'...well, I proved you *****es wrong! HAHA!" ... and put a smile on his face! 0
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YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT AN INSPIRATION (AND YES, I KNOW I AM YELLING!!)0 -
Wow., that is amazing!!!
The other Sarah~haha0 -
Wondeful for you.0
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Wow! That's an amazing story! Keep you the great work! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like!0
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WOW!!! You are an inspiration..........thanks for sharing your story 0
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HOLY CRAP!!! freakin amazing!0
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That is awesome. Nothing better than being able to do something a doctor say you'd never be able to do.0
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What a fantastic recovery story! Thanks for sharing!0
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Wooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for multiple chances! You seized them all!0
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That is awesome, Sarah! That's true spirit and determination! You decide what's best for you and then go get it! Very proud of you!0
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Underpromise and overdeliver!!!0
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Wow that's amazing !!!0
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Wow, completely amazing!
Determination truly lies within your soul! You wanted something and you didnt let ANYTHING stand in your way! Way to go girl!!! So proud of you!!0 -
Way to prove the doctors wrong!!! I have a little guy with cerebral palsy that proves them wrong every time they open their mouths, so it seriously thrills me to see it happen.0
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AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!0
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That's a great story. We CAN do what we are determined to do! 0
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Wow, that is an amazing story!! Well done you!!
I wasn't going to go for a run tonight, but now I will - just because I can! 0 -
Wow, amazing job!!!!0
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wow nice job 0
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That's totally awesome! (not to mention inspiring)
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now THAT is truly inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing!! You are truly an amazing person!0
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You are an amazing person. I love your story Thanks. Glory to GOD!!!!!0
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Awesome story! I am deeply moved by your determination. Peace and Blessings.0
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YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT AN INSPIRATION (AND YES, I KNOW I AM YELLING!!)
hahah!! made me laugh thanks! 0 -
that is an inspiration....if you can do it anyone can...there are NO excuses. Excellent work!!!0
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Way to prove the doctors wrong!!! I have a little guy with cerebral palsy that proves them wrong every time they open their mouths, so it seriously thrills me to see it happen.
what an amazing feeling! good luck to you and your little guy! keep proving them wrong! 0 -
You are AWESOME! Wow...you are my new role model :flowerforyou:
Kudos!0 -
Amazing and very inspirational. You are special and definitely a fighter. :-)0
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You. Are. Awesome.0
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Wow - that's awesome and you are an inspiration! Do write that letter to your old doctors - this is one time I'm sure they will be thrilled that they were wrong :-)0
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