I edited and posted a video on my friend Brain and his handcrank bicycle. This is a great form of exercise and recreation for a lower extremity amputee.
I am surprised by the amount of views his video has gotten. Since posting the video it has gained about 100 hits a day! Just goes to show you that it is hard to judge what people may be interested in.
Brain Gilmore Hadcrank Bicycle Video
My name is Ty Wilson.
I am a left leg below the knee amputee.
I post blogs about life as an amputee and amputee quality of life issues.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Slightly Out Of Context
Recently I was part of an interview with NBC-2 news in Ft Myers, FL.
The reporter, Elizabeth Billingsley, was super nice, smart and friendly. We ran through a series of questions ranging from my name, occupation, my student loan experience and thoughts about President Obama's latest revisions to the federal student loan program.
I was a little shocked at the final result. The highly edited interview seems to imply I had to lose my leg in order to pay off my student loans?
The reality is I had a modest amount in student loans that I was repaying, along with other monthly bills at the time of my accident. I received a 'dismemburment' settlement after my accident and used the money to pay off all of my debt, including my student loans. At the time, I was hurt and did not know when I might be able to walk again, much less work. I decided it was wise to pay off everything so I would not have to worry about it.
None the less, it was fun to be part of the interview. As stated, I feel slightly misrepresented, but such is the world of small sound bites.
Here is the interview.
The reporter, Elizabeth Billingsley, was super nice, smart and friendly. We ran through a series of questions ranging from my name, occupation, my student loan experience and thoughts about President Obama's latest revisions to the federal student loan program.
I was a little shocked at the final result. The highly edited interview seems to imply I had to lose my leg in order to pay off my student loans?
The reality is I had a modest amount in student loans that I was repaying, along with other monthly bills at the time of my accident. I received a 'dismemburment' settlement after my accident and used the money to pay off all of my debt, including my student loans. At the time, I was hurt and did not know when I might be able to walk again, much less work. I decided it was wise to pay off everything so I would not have to worry about it.
None the less, it was fun to be part of the interview. As stated, I feel slightly misrepresented, but such is the world of small sound bites.
Here is the interview.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Projects In The Works
I slacked off on working out some this week. I think I took off from Friday to Saturday? Not really positive? The whole weekend kind of turned into a blur.
I did spend some time out this weekend working on some projects.
I finally got my vacuum system leg dialed in and working properly. The more I wear it the more I like it! I am in the beginning stages of putting together a presentation on how the leg works. How to properly don the leg, the different features of it and what I feel the pros and cons of the vacuum system are. I should have a video uploaded about my vacuum system prosthesis by the start of next week.
The leg will be the subject of the various support groups I will be running this week. I have 3 groups this week and one next week all along the gulf coast of the state. For more information on where and when the groups are check out the "Amputees United" link on my home page.
I also went for a bike ride with an above the knee amputee friend of mine this weekend. He rides a very special bike, that perfectly suits his current physical situation. I got some great video of him explaining a little about his bike and riding on the streets of Madeira Beach, FL. I have some editing to do, but it should be pretty straight forward (famous last words). His video should be posted before the end of the week.
So, a few things going on, which is what I like. I seem to click on all cylinders best when I am occupied.
Occupying Positive Street - Ty
PS I can't believe I am approaching 9,000 unique hits on this page!
I did spend some time out this weekend working on some projects.
I finally got my vacuum system leg dialed in and working properly. The more I wear it the more I like it! I am in the beginning stages of putting together a presentation on how the leg works. How to properly don the leg, the different features of it and what I feel the pros and cons of the vacuum system are. I should have a video uploaded about my vacuum system prosthesis by the start of next week.
The leg will be the subject of the various support groups I will be running this week. I have 3 groups this week and one next week all along the gulf coast of the state. For more information on where and when the groups are check out the "Amputees United" link on my home page.
I also went for a bike ride with an above the knee amputee friend of mine this weekend. He rides a very special bike, that perfectly suits his current physical situation. I got some great video of him explaining a little about his bike and riding on the streets of Madeira Beach, FL. I have some editing to do, but it should be pretty straight forward (famous last words). His video should be posted before the end of the week.
So, a few things going on, which is what I like. I seem to click on all cylinders best when I am occupied.
Occupying Positive Street - Ty
PS I can't believe I am approaching 9,000 unique hits on this page!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Amputees United
Amputees United is a program that I have launched to Unite Amputees in the Florida gulf Coast Area. Our goal is to enrich and the lives of Amputees and help them reach their full potential through peer support, education and activism.
Please check out the link to the Amputees United page to find out more info about this program, support groups and other events we will be hosting.
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