I've been having quite a lot of physio since my visit to Stanmore, and alongside the FES treatment my bicep and tricep are actually starting to work, I can bend and straighten my elbow! BUT .. and there's always a but, the dead weight of my forearm and hand are preventing the movement, and so I have to lift the weight off, either by laying down, or by the use of suspension at physio. All my physios agree that my rehabilitation is restricted by my arm, including my walking, and that practically I would be much better served without it. I spoke to my GP today about elective amputation. He agrees that it is the way forward and knew it was always a possibility, so he is referring me back to Mr Standley at the RD&E.
I have been thinking about this since my visit to Stanmore outpatients in March. Psychologically it will take a while to get my head around but from a practical, and functional view it is definately the right thing to do. It also then gives me options for hand prosthetics.
I'm seeing my pyschologist tomorrow which couldn't have worked out better, that will help me mentally prepare.
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