Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group

06/24/2026

Our July Sylvania Amputee Support Group meeting is one you will not want to miss.

We are excited to welcome ProMedica Health and Wellness Center’s own Linda Lindsey and Theresa Zugo for a special presentation:

Enjoy Life: The Pursuit of Happiness

Life after limb loss comes with challenges, but it can still be full of purpose, connection, laughter, and things worth looking forward to. This meeting will be a great opportunity to hear practical encouragement and spend time with people who understand the journey.

Thursday, July 16
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ProMedica Health and Wellness Center
Community Room One
5700 Monroe Street
Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Cannot make it in person? We will be live streaming the meeting right here on the Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group page.

All amputees, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals are welcome.

We welcome all amputees, individuals living with limb loss or limb difference, and family members.

06/24/2026

Tonight is the night! Our first Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group meeting in Elyria is happening this evening.

We are excited to add Elyria as a new monthly meeting location for amputees, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals who work with the amputee community.

📍 Elyria Public Library West River Branch
📅 Fourth Wednesday of every month
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM

Come meet people who understand the journey, share ideas, ask questions, and build connections. Whether you are a new amputee, have been one for years, or support someone who is, you are welcome here.

We hope to see you tonight!

06/24/2026

Can gaining or losing weight affect the fit of your prosthesis?

Absolutely.

In this reel, I asked CPO Paul Leimkuehler a question that many amputees wonder about but may not ask: How does weight gain or weight loss affect your prosthesis?

The answer might surprise you.

If your socket suddenly feels too tight, too loose, or just not quite right, it doesn't always mean something is broken. Even small changes in your body can affect how your prosthesis fits and functions.

Watch the video and then tell us...

Have you ever had to get your socket adjusted because of weight changes?

06/23/2026

Question of the Day!

What's the hardest part of wearing a prosthesis that most people don't understand?

People see us walking, working, raising families, playing sports, and living our lives. But they don't always see the skin issues, phantom pain, sweat, socket adjustments, fatigue, or the mental battles that can come with limb loss.

What's the part of your journey that you wish others understood better?

Share your answer below.

You never know who might read your comment and think, "I'm glad I'm not the only one."

06/23/2026

Is there anything you should NEVER do in a prosthesis?

I asked CPO Paul Leimkuehler this exact question because it's something every amputee wonders at some point.

Whether you're brand new to limb loss or have been an amputee for decades, there are things that can make life easier, keep you safer, and help your prosthesis last longer.

Watch the video and then tell us...

What's one thing you wish someone had told you when you first got your prosthesis?

Let's help the next generation of amputees learn from our experiences.

06/22/2026

Question of the Day!

What's one thing you wish insurance covered that it currently doesn't?

This topic comes up at almost every support group meeting.

A second prosthesis?
Sports equipment?
Waterproof components?
Faster replacements?
Less out-of-pocket cost?
Fewer denials?

Everyone's experience is different, and your answer matters.

Share your thoughts below. Maybe together we can help educate others and advocate for change.

06/22/2026

🚨 This Wednesday! 🚨

Join us for the first-ever Elyria meeting of the Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group!

Whether you're a new amputee, have been living with limb loss for years, are a caregiver, or are a medical professional who works with amputees, you are invited.

This group is all about connecting with others who understand, sharing experiences, asking questions, and supporting one another through the ups and downs of life with limb loss.

Come be part of something special as we start building an amputee community right here in Elyria. We'd love to meet you, hear your story, and remind you that you don't have to do this alone.

📍 Elyria Public Library - West River Branch
🕠 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
📅 This Wednesday

Address and additional details are on the flyer below. Feel free to share this post and invite anyone who may benefit.

Hope to see you there!

We welcome all amputees, individuals living with limb loss or limb difference, and family members.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads in our support group.

Some of you are learning to walk again. Some are adjusting to a new normal. Some are helping your children understand that strength isn't about never struggling, it's about getting back up when life knocks you down.

Your kids aren't watching for perfection. They're watching how you handle adversity. They're learning from your courage, your attitude, and your determination to keep moving forward.

Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandpa, or father figure, thank you for showing your families that challenges don't define us. The way we respond to them does.

Today we celebrate all of you. We hope you spend the day surrounded by the people you love and take a moment to appreciate just how much of an impact you make every single day.

Happy Father's Day from our support group family to yours.

06/21/2026

First day of summer ☀️

For some people that means vacations and sunshine.

For amputees, it can also mean hot liners, sweaty sockets, sand in places you never wanted sand, and wondering why your leg suddenly decided to fit differently today. 😆

But it also means pool days, family memories, cookouts, road trips, and getting out there and living life.

Make the memories. Take the pictures. Try something new.

Have an amazing summer, everyone. ❤️🤍💙