The Day My Foot Came Off, Part 2: From Near Amputation to Ankle Fusion — My Recovery Journey
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About this listen
This is Part 2 of Lucy’s story.
If you heard Episode 1, “The Day My FOOT CAME OFF – The Accident that Changed Me,” this is the next chapter.
In this episode of Becoming Lucy, Lucy shares a raw and honest update following her latest surgery after a traumatic accident that left her facing potential limb loss.
After multiple surgeries, infections, and months of uncertainty, Lucy has now undergone another major operation — the first step toward a life-changing ankle fusion.
Together, Lucy and Hana unpack:
• What’s happened since Episode 1
• Why stem cell treatment was no longer an option
• The reality of living with a serious injury
• What ankle fusion surgery actually involves
• The emotional toll of recovery and chronic pain
• Navigating the NHS and healthcare system
• The frustration of disability support and accessibility barriers
• Losing independence — and fighting to get it back
• Finding hope, resilience, and purpose through adversity
This episode is not just about physical recovery — it’s about identity, independence, and what it really means to rebuild your life after trauma.
Whether you’re navigating injury, chronic illness, disability, or simply need a reminder of the strength we carry through difficult times — this conversation is for you.
🎧 A powerful, honest update — and a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it is possible.
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If you want the full backstory, go back and listen to Episode 1:
“The Day My FOOT CAME OFF – The Accident that Changed Me.”
If you’d like to see the photos mentioned in this episode, head to our Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/becominglucy?igsh=dXdtNTdqbjB4MG5u
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