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Itâs hard to keep Robert Falls off his feet, despite injury or amputation.
âI want to live as long as I possibly can,â he said.
After dealing with diabetes for years, Falls recently had his right leg removed below the knee, making him one of the two million Americans who are dealing with life after amputation.
After the operation, Falls was learning to get around well on his own until COVID-19 hit, which made it harder to get to the hospital.
âLike taking a walk,â he said. âI didnât think I was going to be able to do that anymore.â