Late to the party.
First, my condolences for the tough emotional work of having to wake up and find you really are missing that leg you were fond of.
Second, super glad you got to keep your hip and thigh. That’s awesome.
Third, I had a buddy suffer multiple long bone traumas. The doctors saved his life but in their zeal to repair one of his legs, the various reconstructive surgeries weren’t successful and he was left with an unmanageable lump.
Meanwhile, in the ward next door, a helo pilot got his leg mangled. He was a special boy and the doc said, “Clean amputation, smooth terminus for a comfortable prosthetic, we’ll have you back in the cockpit in 60 days or less.” He was flying in 40.
My buddy was absolutely depressed and bitter he didn’t get the same deal. So, on the days you may feel angry or depressed, at least you get to choose gloss versus matte carbon fiber leg rather than having to buy two different size shoes for a still-mangled foot that doesn’t work.
The Bike Experience USA was at N2’s Roebling Road event in March. The 70 year old para from the waist down was riding in the A group. You got desire, they’ve got solutions. Non-profit so not going to bleed your account dry.
Wayne Waldon rides with N2 and YCRS. Not sure if he’s on here but he lost almost all his right leg (~2007 I think) and he whips an R6 around the track in A Group. Fantastic, happy human.
You’ve got a bombproof attitude. Hope I get to meet you to absorb some of your superpower!