Romel Bhanti was the 3rd prosthetist I had started to see after having unfortunate care from the other two facilities I had seen since becoming a left above the knee amputee.
From the first time meeting Romel he listened for over an hour about my past experiences and asked me what I was looking for.
I'm a very active person and was being held back by my previous 2 prosthetic legs. I couldn't wear them for more than 5-6 hours a day. My activity level was severely impacted causing me to doubt if I would ever become able to do all the things I loved and enjoyed.
At the time I didn't have much hope. Romel said he had no doubt that he could help build a socket system and also said with my activity level that I would qualify for a computer knee to also get me moving in the right direction.
We tried many types of ways to stay in the socket such as a suction system which I had previously had and didn't work.
He also had residents that joined in my care. The pin system was the last system we tried to keep me in the socket. I am a very talkative person but when I donned my prosthetic leg using the pin system for the first time I couldn't talk knowing if I had tried to talk I would have been reduced to tears.
This was the "epitome" of the "aha moment" in my new normal. I had definitely found my "dream team"!
I had the privilege to work with an amazing prosthetist and while I am sad to see him go, I am extremely excited for him as he begins this new chapter in his life.
I am very blessed to have had him as my prosthetist.
He will do anything to fit you with the best prosthetic device and if I could I would keep going to him. You will never be disappointed with the care he provides. If you have an issue with your prosthetic he makes time to see you as soon as possible knowing that you will not be able to wear your prosthetic until the issue is fixed.
If you are looking to interview a new prosthetist he is the one you want in charge of your prosthetic. My favorite quote from him to me is "if there is a problem with your prosthetic, it's not your problem it's mine".
He is new in the St. Louis area but he has many years of experience in prosthetics. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for an amazing prosthetist.
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