Eric H., Surgery 2019

Eric H., Surgery 2019

My name is Eric Herbert. I started this journey in October of 2019. After making the decision to have my left leg amputated, I wondered where my life would go from there. While recovering from surgery, I was visited by two current amputees (Chad & Jonathan), who...
Jimmy C., Surgery Below Knee, August 2018

Jimmy C., Surgery Below Knee, August 2018

My name is James (Jimmy) Cagle.  I have been battling infection in both feet since 2009.  In 2009 I had my left foot cut off below the toes.  Then in 2014 I had three different diabetic ulcers in my right foot.  Two ulcers healed slowly, but...
John S., Surgery Above Knee, October 2017

John S., Surgery Above Knee, October 2017

My name is John David Sims, and I am a retired teacher/principal with the Cobb County School System. At the age of 80, I had a very significant life changing event – I became an amputee. Unfortunately, this is due to a long history of smoking that led to vascular...
Patti U., Surgery Above Knee, January 2018

Patti U., Surgery Above Knee, January 2018

Patti has worked and volunteered with the local special needs community for several years. She helps run various athletic events throughout the year. She has worked very hard in her rehabilitation, and with the help of a computerized prosthetic knee,...