Not Wearing a Cover
jenrobinson
When new amputees first hear that a 'temp', or initial, prosthesis isn't cosmetically finished, many are usually pretty unhappy. Sure, there are reasons why this type of prosthesis doesn't have a cover (search article 'The 411 on Temp Prostheses' for more information). But just because there a reason behind this logic, it doesn't make it easy for the prosthetic user. I have seen people who were initially unwilling to even put on a prosthesis that wasn't covered and eventually, through acceptance, they were able to overcome this concern. Whether or not to wear a cosmetic cover is a very personal decision. I decide not to. But I don't think that's 'right'. It's just my preference. I think wanting a prosthesis to look real is totally understandable. I do think that there is a level of freedom in not wearing a cover. In some repects, I suppose it's a public statement. To me, it says, I'm OK with this.