History Part 4

Ok so, I was in the doldrums now, not wearing a CB much, just here and there some. My Neosteel Hip Total that had served me well, had grown too small in my time away, and was sold. I was about as low as I had been years ago when the world was crashing down. Sure I put on a good show to my friends and family, but inside I was a mess. Then in December 2009, I once again figured it out. My happiest time in my adult life was when I was locked in my Neosteel belt indefinitely. I knew at once I needed to be in a belt. So in moments I pulled out my Lori Tube, put it on and put the keys out of quick hands temptation. I knew what I really needed though.

I needed to be in a Neosteel again. The problem, my old belt was gone, and wouldn't have fit anyways. I had to find a belt out there I could get, or order a new one. I had to raise money for it. Over the last few months, I have sold some old braces, wheelchairs, and old stuff that was from right after I got hurt, keeping my main chair, main braces, and a backup set. Thru this I was able to afford to get a new belt, but what to get? I knew I really wanted a Reinholds belt, but lets face it, I am not going to travel from Utah to Europe to get fitted, that would make the belt cost way more than I could ever afford. I had loved my Neosteel Male Hip Total, however now my skin is a bit more fragile from all the years in the wheelchair, and there was a risk of skin break down. So in frustration, I emailed Reinhold Mende at Neosteel, and started a dialogue with him.

After some lengthy emails with him, chat with my old KH/friend in the UK, and tons of reading it seemed that we had an answer. I would order a Neosteel Male Hip Total. I knew I also wanted to get the Climate Tube, as well as I was going to order the Seal Bolts, so the belt could be ensured it had not been removed. Also as I had a plug for the old belt, I wanted the same for this one, so I did that with the sport too. Finally, I had been dreaming of the neosteel collar that matched the belt, I wanted one of those too. After doing all the measurements, I ordered the new belt, collar, plug and all the options I wanted. Now it was time to start in earnest!