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Posted: 1/24/2015 9:12:20 PM EDT
killthewabbit, aka Big John, had his lower left leg amputated yesterday due to diabetes complications. Surgery went well & all that, according to Mrs. John. This is his "get well" thread, if you will.
I've already got him Hopalong Cassidy movies, I-Hop gift certificates & dance lessons. 
So chime in with whatever ya got for when he logs in later....................... |
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Posted: 1/24/2015 9:26:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/26/2015 6:44:55 PM EDT
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Where all my Johns at?
Wait... that sounds bad... You back in the world, Wabbit? |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 8:12:31 PM EDT
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Best of luck to you!
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:09:16 PM EDT
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John got home Sun & is still a bit woozy from his meds. He feels well & is in good spirits, but please encourage others to sign this thread!!!!!
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:28:10 PM EDT
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Best of wishes to you Big John. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:49:36 PM EDT
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Dam it!
Hope you get better soon. |
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Posted: 1/26/2015 9:53:11 PM EDT
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Hope you get to feeling better John.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 10:07:17 PM EDT
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My wife and I wish you a speedy and healthy recovery Big John!!!
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Posted: 1/26/2015 11:02:53 PM EDT
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Best to you John. Get well soon.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 11:38:34 PM EDT
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Thanks for all the well wishes so far. I'm doing pretty good.
The pain isn't too bad.....it's more like a dull ache that just won't go away. My wife keeps me on the pain meds regimen otherwise I probably wouldn't take it. I can still feel my toes moving if I don't look down there. 
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Posted: 1/27/2015 6:26:16 PM EDT
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One of my HTS shooting buddies is a woman who lost her left leg below the knee following an accident. She's an Arfcommer but I don't see her here much. She's been on a prosthetic leg for some time now, and would be ad to give you any advice you needed. Want me to pass her your info or vice-versa? PM me if this sounds good to you.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 6:36:56 PM EDT
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Hey John I know I just met you on here last week bud, but glad your doing good and wish you a speedy recovery.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 10:54:47 PM EDT
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Praying for a speedy recovery.
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Posted: 1/27/2015 11:36:39 PM EDT
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Dam it! Hope you get better soon. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 11:59:40 PM EDT
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Get well quick. I've got your back for ass-kicking contests if you'll help out with the paper-hanging.
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Posted: 1/28/2015 1:54:12 AM EDT
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Get well dude!
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Posted: 1/28/2015 5:50:20 PM EDT
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get well soon
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Posted: 1/29/2015 8:53:32 PM EDT
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Prayers said for you John.
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Posted: 1/29/2015 10:29:31 PM EDT
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get well soon!
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Posted: 1/30/2015 8:34:55 AM EDT
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You can tell the gun show crew any number of stories about how it happened.
Shark attack Bear trap Land-mine A tiger....... In Africa. 
Take your pick n |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 9:08:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
One of my HTS shooting buddies is a woman who lost her left leg below the knee following an accident. She's an Arfcommer but I don't see her here much. She's been on a prosthetic leg for some time now, and would be ad to give you any advice you needed. Want me to pass her your info or vice-versa? PM me if this sounds good to you. Hey John, show him that awesome alternate use she found for her prosthetic leg at the first Cookeville TN HTF shoot. That was bad ass. And the other John, will you be able to get one of those cool leaf spring style running legs now? Prosthetics have sure come a long way in recent years. I have a guy here I work with and occasionally shoot with that has a few different prosthetic arms. His latest one is mostly carbon fiber and fully articulating fingers (if that's the correct term). It looks like a frigging terminator hand. I am kind of jealous of it. Get well soon man. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:21:09 AM EDT
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You can tell the gun show crew any number of stories about how it happened. Shark attack Bear trap Land-mine A tiger....... In Africa.
Take your pick n I'd go with either a Honey Badger or The Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 12:04:22 PM EDT
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It's got teeth like... It can leap about... Look at the bones!
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Posted: 1/31/2015 1:29:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/31/2015 8:46:10 PM EDT
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It's got teeth like... It can leap about... Look at the bones! Would it help to confuse it by running away some more? |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 10:27:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ... Hey John, show him that awesome alternate use she found for her prosthetic leg at the first Cookeville TN HTF shoot. That was bad ass. ... Something like this?  |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:36:51 PM EDT
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Our very own Sorefoot834(Dana) at the first HTS back in the fall of 2013. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 12:33:07 AM EDT
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Those are some awesome pics guys. Thanks alot.
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Posted: 2/1/2015 10:43:23 AM EDT
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That shit's badass
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Posted: 2/2/2015 11:58:42 PM EDT
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YO!!!! How goes it hoppy? Welcome to the missing parts club. Hope your surgery went well and you're healing up. Here's a couple tips to keep your spirits up.
1. Keep a wheelchair by your bed at night. The whole "gatta pee" @ night deal you'll forget you're missing parts and when you jump out of bed you will fall on your face! 2. Keep it wraped or in a shrinker when you are not in the prosthetic to manage swelling/edima. 3. Be ocd on keeping liners and such clean! Ok. Heres the +'s of being a hopper. preferred parking Better seats at sporting events easier to qualify for govt grants built in Halloween costume You can take parts off to: Beat someone Fit in tight spots Use as a shooting rest AND MY FAV PART: TRAMUATIZING THE SHIT OUT OF LIL KIDS! I will pass this 1 statement on that my very dear friend told me. "There are 2 types of amputees out there. One, being the type that crys pitty me behind a computer. The 2nd are too busy outside living. Did I mention that I hate computers? " Forrest Luff. Fastest AK amputee down hill skiier |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 1:48:04 AM EDT
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Thanks for the great info, Sorefoot.
I'm definitely going to be a #2 in your description of amputees. I went almost 4 years with a painful diabetic ulcer on my heel. I wasn't able to do any outside activities. I can't wait to get back to the fresh air. Had a scary event tonight.....I was on crutches trying to get to the toilet and started falling backwards. The good news is that my 5'4" wife caught my 6'7" ass. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 3:09:20 AM EDT
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Hey Big John. I'm flatbed John's friend that drives. If you have questions or having hard times adjusting feel free to contact me. Im up almost all the time. (John can confirm that! ) He's got my # if you want it.
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Posted: 2/3/2015 4:18:33 AM EDT
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Thanks for the offer, Sorefoot. You'll be hearing from me soon.
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Posted: 2/4/2015 11:42:07 AM EDT
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Hey John , sorry to hear about the loss . I don't make it to the TNhtf boards much ( the LA one sucks , no one is ever one there ) . Hope your doing better and pick on Bob some for me .
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Posted: 2/4/2015 10:41:24 PM EDT
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A little late I guess, but... Hang in there and prayers sent!
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Posted: 3/28/2015 12:54:42 AM EDT
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Well guys just wanted to give y'all an update.....I took my first steps on my new legs.
I did pretty well except that my balance was a little off. I had to use a walker today also. Don't think I'll be doing any USPSA or 3-gun this year. I am going to be at the NRA convention though. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:08:47 AM EDT
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Very cool
 To avoid any possible serious injury just wrap yourself in a ridiculous amount of bubble wrap
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:11:26 AM EDT
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Very cool To avoid any possible serious injury just wrap yourself in a ridiculous amount of bubble wrapFilled with helium Good to hear things are going well, J |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 12:06:28 PM EDT
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Well guys just wanted to give y'all an update.....I took my first steps on my new legs. I did pretty well except that my balance was a little off. I had to use a walker today also. Don't think I'll be doing any USPSA or 3-gun this year. I am going to be at the NRA convention though. Hmm... How to modify a walker for 3-gun... If it's anything like recovering from spinal injuries, you'll start to think that every physical therapist is a sadist that loves their job. ...but they do seem to know how to do their job. If nothing else, you'll want to get better, so that you can get away from those sadists. 
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