"We'll probably have to amputate your leg"

sarah307
sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
edited October 2 in Success Stories
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 :D

*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!! :D ... 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!
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  • YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHAT AN INSPIRATION (AND YES, I KNOW I AM YELLING!!)
  • Wow., that is amazing!!!

    The other Sarah~haha
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    Wondeful for you.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Wow! That's an amazing story! Keep you the great work! Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like!
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    WOW!!! You are an inspiration..........thanks for sharing your story :)
  • cm2two
    cm2two Posts: 194
    HOLY CRAP!!! freakin amazing!
  • RollinDawg
    RollinDawg Posts: 235 Member
    That is awesome. Nothing better than being able to do something a doctor say you'd never be able to do.
  • GreenGettingLean
    GreenGettingLean Posts: 252 Member
    What a fantastic recovery story! Thanks for sharing!
  • garlic7girl
    garlic7girl Posts: 2,236 Member
    Wooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for multiple chances! You seized them all!
  • 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!
  • thatgeekinit
    thatgeekinit Posts: 36 Member
    Underpromise and overdeliver!!!
  • laurensohn22
    laurensohn22 Posts: 163 Member
    Wow that's amazing !!!
  • chris_elizabeth
    chris_elizabeth Posts: 49 Member
    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!!
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    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.
  • AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!
  • TooFatToFit
    TooFatToFit Posts: 285 Member
    That's a great story. :) We CAN do what we are determined to do!
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    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! :)
  • bookworm03
    bookworm03 Posts: 88 Member
    Wow, amazing job!!!!
  • wow nice job :)
  • kitkatkait
    kitkatkait Posts: 87 Member
    That's totally awesome! (not to mention inspiring) <3
  • now THAT is truly inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing!! You are truly an amazing person!
  • You are an amazing person. I love your story Thanks. Glory to GOD!!!!!
  • courtneyaleen
    courtneyaleen Posts: 14 Member
    Awesome story! I am deeply moved by your determination. Peace and Blessings.
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WHAT AN INSPIRATION (AND YES, I KNOW I AM YELLING!!)

    hahah!! made me laugh :) thanks!
  • that is an inspiration....if you can do it anyone can...there are NO excuses. Excellent work!!!
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    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! :D good luck to you and your little guy! <3 keep proving them wrong!
  • live2dream
    live2dream Posts: 614 Member
    You are AWESOME! Wow...you are my new role model :flowerforyou:

    Kudos!
  • gsenriquez
    gsenriquez Posts: 181 Member
    Amazing and very inspirational. You are special and definitely a fighter. :-)
  • Suziq2you
    Suziq2you Posts: 396 Member
    You. Are. Awesome.
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    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 :-)
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