[AMP-L] Father Who Lost Both Legs to Diabetes [Video]

[Wayne Renardson]

via The Standard:

hen James Bartengus, a police constable in Elgeyo Marakwet, suffered 
diabetes in April last year and had to undergo bilateral knee amputation, 
he felt his life and career were all lost.

Mr Bartengus, 49, had to undergo amputation barely two months after 
the diagnosis. His right foot was first amputated before his left leg two 
weeks later.

At first, the father of nine was reluctant to undergo the amputation and 
had chosen to brave the fight. But his legs got weaker every day and his 
wounds would not heal.

Mr Bartengus has served in the National Police Service for more than 20 
years. He finally gave in to his doctor´s advice and took the bold step to 
the theatre, knowing he would never walk again.

"I could not believe I was once fit as a fiddle, but I could never walk 
again. That I would be dependent on people for my survival hurt me the 
most," recounts Mr Bartengus, adding that losing his legs was 
traumatising.

The rest of the story, with photos & video, here:

https://tinyurl.com/y9ytd5rq

Wayne R.