Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group

Northeast Ohio Amputee Support Group We welcome all amputees, individuals living with limb loss or limb difference, and family members.

09/03/2026

Most amputees probably haven’t heard of the Kinn system from Vessl Prosthetics yet. It’s still relatively new, which is exactly why I wanted to ask some of the basic questions first.

So after Sydney Robinson explained what Kinn is and how it automatically adjusts socket fit while you walk, my next question was:

If someone is interested in this, how do they actually get it?

Do you talk to your prosthetist? Can you try the system first? Can Kinn be added to the socket you already have, or does your prosthetist have to build an entirely new socket around it?

Sydney explains the process in this quick clip.

I have several more clips coming from our conversation because I think a lot of amputees are going to be hearing about this technology for the first time.

Full interview is on YouTube.

https://youtu.be/VAQDT-NwJU8?is=i0FoThnMzRZcUaut

09/02/2026

If your residual limb changes volume throughout the day, you already know how frustrating socket fit can become.

So my first question to Vessl CEO and Co-Founder Sydney Robinson was pretty simple:

What exactly is Kinn, and how does it work?

One of the coolest parts is that the system uses the energy from walking itself. Each step helps tension a cable connected to cutout panels in the socket, allowing it to gradually tighten until the fit is right.

Basically, instead of you constantly chasing your socket fit, the goal is for the socket to respond while you're living your life.

This is Reel #1 from my full conversation with Sydney. I have a lot more coming.

Watch the full 12-minute interview here:
https://youtu.be/VAQDT-NwJU8

Just a reminder that if you’re looking for an in-person amputee support group, we have a couple great options already go...
08/31/2026

Just a reminder that if you’re looking for an in-person amputee support group, we have a couple great options already going and another one coming soon.

We meet monthly in **Sylvania/Toledo** and **Elyria**, and we’re also working on getting a **Fairlawn/Akron-area** meeting started soon.

One of the biggest reasons I keep pushing these meetings is because there’s just something different about sitting in a room with people who get it. You can ask questions, share what’s working, talk about what’s not, learn from each other, and sometimes just realize you’re not the only one dealing with something.

New amputees, longtime amputees, family members, caregivers, or anyone considering amputation are always welcome.

All the meeting details are on the flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Hope to see some new faces soon.

08/31/2026

Yesterday I saw this three-legged dog out for a walk, and I had to grab a quick video.

He wasn’t worried about what was missing. He wasn’t thinking about how he used to walk or wondering what everybody else thought about him.

He was just excited to be outside, going for a walk and enjoying life.

It made me think about how much of adjusting to an amputation can be mental.

Animals don’t have to work through all the emotions, fear, embarrassment, expectations and “what ifs” that we sometimes put on ourselves. In a lot of ways, it reminds me of kids who grow up as amputees. They adapt, figure things out and keep moving because they don’t spend as much time thinking about what they “should” be able to do.

Obviously humans and animals aren’t the same, and everyone’s journey is different. But there’s still a lesson there.

Sometimes we can learn a lot from a three-legged dog who is simply happy to be outside enjoying another day.

Keep moving. Keep adapting. Keep living.

08/30/2026

The winner of the liner giveaway is.........

Joe O'Donnell 👏👏👏👏👏

Joe I'll be in contact with you soon. Congratulations!

If a brand-new amputee sat down beside you today and asked for one piece of advice, what would you tell them?Maybe it is...
08/29/2026

If a brand-new amputee sat down beside you today and asked for one piece of advice, what would you tell them?

Maybe it is something about prosthetics.

Maybe it is about patience.

Maybe it is about choosing the right medical team.

Or maybe it is something you had to learn the hard way.

Drop your advice in the comments. Somebody reading it today may really need to hear it.

One of the best things you can do after limb loss is connect with other amputees.There are some things doctors, therapis...
08/28/2026

One of the best things you can do after limb loss is connect with other amputees.

There are some things doctors, therapists, prosthetists, friends, and family can help with.

But sometimes you just need to talk with someone who has actually lived it.

That is exactly why this group exists.

If you are new here, introduce yourself. We are glad you found us.

Not every day as an amputee is going to be a great one.Some days the prosthesis feels great. Some days everything seems ...
08/27/2026

Not every day as an amputee is going to be a great one.

Some days the prosthesis feels great. Some days everything seems harder than it should. There can be frustration, setbacks, adjustments, and plenty of trial and error along the way.

One bad day does not erase all the progress you have already made.

Keep moving forward.

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