Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc.
Testimonials
During his recovery, his father told him, "You've got to do something with your life." Ron did. His accident propelled him headlong into a new career path. "Things happen for a reason," he said. "You need to adapt to it and then overcome it. Then you're better off." In January 1989, while still adjusting to his new prosthesis he enrolled in college and went for a double major in Accounting and Marketing Management. After graduation, he continued on to get his Master's degree in 1996.
Later that year, Ron started up his own concrete company, Customized Concrete of Savannah. The company has been a tremendous success. He can hardly keep up with the work. "If it were not for David Puckett, CPO/ LPO and the rest of the Positive Image staff, I don't know where I would be today. They have stuck with me through thick and thin and have gotten me to where I can be as active as I want to be!"
Ron participates with Positive Image in many charity and fund-raising events including the Annual 2K Walk, Roll, Run Amputee Marathon held in Savannah, Georgia.
Ralph is a 54 year old Vietnam Veteran, that had half of his left foot blown off by shrapnel.
He suffered for 23 years with severe pain and ankle instability. He tried to use numerous
foot braces to help him walk better and to alleviate the pain to no avail. He worked as an Orthopedic Surgical Assistant after his medical retirement from the Army in 1972. "In January of 1997, I opted to proceed with the voluntary below-knee amputation because I was tired dealing with a problem foot due to the injuries that I suffered in Vietnam. I suffered for
over 29 years with that damaged partial foot. Walking was a very painful and difficult experience for me. All of my activities were severely limited."
"I began my new life in surgery with the Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis that was applied and fitted by David Puckett, CPO. Three days later I began walking pain free for the first time. Since the amputation, my activity level has significantly increased! I only wish
that I had chosen to have the surgery 10 years before. I am fully retired now and enjoy offshore and inshore fishing, yard work, gardening, hiking, camping and getting crazy with
my grandson. My pet dogs enjoy me taking them throughout the neighborhood also. I really thank David Puckett, CPO and the Positive Image staff for helping me get back my life!"
Ralph not only participates in our annual 2K Walk, Roll, Run Amputee Marathon, he now works it! He is a real work horse. Now that he is retired, he finds himself often times working harder than when he was "working" for a living.
Henry is a 68 year old active man. He is an insulin dependent diabetic and
double below-the-knee amputee secondary to foot ulcerations. He suffered for years with chronic ulcers on his feet which were recurring and eventually led to the bilateral amputations. He lost his left leg below the knee 1 year ago and is wearing his temporary BK prosthesis on this side. The lost his right leg below the knee 1 ½ years ago and is wearing
his definitive BK prosthesis on this side.
Considering all his past health problems, he has done very well since both of the amputations and has graduated from the wheelchair and walker to using 2 prostheses and walking with
no assistive devices. He is now more active than ever, and is living out his potential K3 activity level. He is completely independent, getting outside the house, going to doctor’s appointments and getting around the community. He has not quite reached his goal of driving yet, but is certainly on his way. We are proud of Henry and love seeing his smiling face!
Pastor Gamble is a Pastor of a local church and is very active. He is 71 years old and lost both feet to circulatory problems stemming from Diabetic complications. He lost his first foot in May 2001 and lost his second the next year. Each time he was immediately fitted for a prosthesis by the specialists at Positive Image. He has been "walking ever since."
"It has been a pleasure working with them because they look out after me." Mr. Gamble is proud to tell people that because of the caring treatment and the services he receives from Positive Image, he uses his 2 Prosthetic legs to get around and does not need a wheelchair or a walker. He is also pleased to be able to drive his car without any special disability controls. Prostheses have enabled him to retain his independence and have allowed him to remain as active as he wants to be.
"The people at Positive Image have been like family to me. You can see how well I'm adjusting." Mr. Gamble is not only a participant in our annual 2K Walk, Roll, Run Amputee Marathon, he is always featured as a guest speaker. He is truly an inspirational man. We can all learn a thing or two about life from such an individual.
