The scoop on the limb and the prosthesis - new prosthesis did not fit exactly right. Space between the bottom of the liner (which fits tightly on the limb) and the bottom of the socket. Thus, this great technology which is supposed to pretty much a vacuum around the limb, left a vacuum space between the bottom of the limb and the bottom of the socket. The bottom of my limb (distal surface) was constantly sucked down by the vacuum pressure, but couldn't really go down, because the bottom was too far away (2cm). Anyway, I returned to the old socket for now, and will be re measured for a new socket this coming Tuesday. This time, instead of a casting, Hangar (the prosthetic makers) will use computer imaging of my leg - which they believe to be more exact. And I am going to move on to the next newest technology - something called a V-pin - that's vacuum pin. More descriptions of this in the future. For me, it is aesthetically more pleasing than the suction system that I just parted with. The suction system had a neoprene sleeve over much of the outside of the socket so you couldn't see the art. I also believe there is more positive contact between the bottom of the limb and the bottom of the socket.
That's the story for now. Still have a bit more healing to do but I haven't gotten any infections in the wounded area - and that's critical. Will have a new socket in about two weeks. Pneumonia is about all gone. A couple of more days of limb healing and I hope to get back to the gym.
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