From Below the Knee Amputee to Author with Sheila Preston Fitzgerald

In today's Episode, Janice Brown talks with author Sheila Preston Fitzgerald about her amputation. Sheila lost her leg in a vehicle accident. While at first, it looked as though her leg had been saved, after a year it had to be amputated. Sheila talks about learning how to adjust to her life, dealing with narcotics, and learning to let people help her. She also talks about creating a new life that you can be proud of.

 

Conversation Highlights:

{00:41} The story of Sheila losing her leg

{07:00} How Sheila finds her strength in God

{08:24} Getting MERSA

{12:28} Navigating the new world of needing to learn about the scientific parts of amputee life

{14:50} Dealing with Narcotics and letting people help you

{18:37} Using crutches

{22:30} Creating a new life you can be proud of

{34:25} Using writing to work though her emotions

{36:40} The Future looks good

{42:55} The 3 Ps

 

 

Resources:

www.OneFootInHeavenOnline.com - this is Sheila's website where you can read more about Shelia's story, download the first 2 chapters of her book, and purchase her book or hire her for a speaking engagement. 

 

https://www.stumpbutter.com - this is the product Sheila uses to help maintain moisture and skin integrity of her amputated limb, a necessary part of limb loss care when using a prosthesis. 

 

betterhealthandrehab.com