
This blog is about my return to Walter Reed to get a new leg. I am an above-the-knee amputee. I lost my leg in April 2007 in Iraq while riding in a Humvee that was struck by an "explosively formed projectile" -- a molten metal jet stream released from a homemade roadside bomb. My left knee was shattered and later amputated at Walter Reed. I rushed through rehab to get back to Alaska quickly. But my leg continued to change, and now my prosthetic doesn't fit, and I need to begin again. I'll keep you posted on my progress and experience. This time, it will work.
About me
Joshua Ferguson
I joined the Army in 1996 and my position is as a forward observer. My dad was in the Air Force and I'm the oldest of four with one brother and two sisters. My wife is Danielle, and we have three young children, J.J., 5 in June, Corinne, 3 in July, and little Madeline, 1 this month.
My goal is to complete a full 20 years in the military, and then retire to become a teacher at the elementary or high school levels.
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Read reporter George Bryson's account of how Ferguson ended up on his way back to Walter Reed.
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Posted by stumpysblog
Posted: September 9, 2009 - 11:27 am
Just made it home.
I had an appointment with prosthetics today. We cast for a new socket, we are trying a new design called the "mas" socket. We'll see how that works out.
I also have two knew legs on the way, I keep breaking them! Who knew playing golf would put so much stress on the knee.
I have not found anything out about my bone degeneration issues yet, still seeing people on that one. I think I have been in every room in the hospital by this point.
Keep the guys from Ft Rich in your thoughts and prayers, if you would. The guys are keeping pretty busy from the looks of the paper here and other news sources.
Take care