OPTAustin.com: Peer Support

OPT has four ACA Certified amputee peer visitors on staff with access to other amputees with different levels and types of amputations. A peer visit represents hope to a new amputee. Our peer visitors are available as soon as possible for their visits—often on the day they are called. The peer visitors bring lots of information, including magazines and articles, to leave with the new amputee, plus their personal experiences and an understanding ear. Knowledge is the best way to begin your life as a new amputee—often resulting in less anxiety and stress.

Louisa is a right above knee amputee. Louisa is a league pool player and enjoys gardening and gulf fishing. Frieda is a left below knee amputee--she enjoys fishing on the Highland Lakes, playing with her Boston terrier, Sweetie, and spending time working on amputee support group and visiting amputees. Jo is a left above the knee amputee and especially enjoys taking her lab, Harley, for walks and swimming. Heather is a bi-lateral above the knee. She is currently focused on her rehab and attending ACC. Our peer visitors enjoy sharing with new amputees information and their experiences. Louisa, Frieda, and Jo all three lost their limbs in motorcycle accidents. Heather was in a car accident.

OPT is proud to offer peer visiting to the amputees in our communities. Please call Frieda at 512-791-8864 or the office at 512-377-2323 or email at FriedaBorth@OPTtexas.com for any information or questions you might have or to request a peer visit. There is no charge for this service.