Testimonials

The stories below are only a fraction of the accomplishments that some amputees have made while facing adversity. Our goal is to share these stories and hopefully gain insight and encouragement from their personal journeys.

  1. Glennie Cox

    I feel very comfortable with Mr. Lyons. Over the past two and a half years he has helped me with my prosthesis. Since coming to see him, I have been able to stop the use of my cane and can now walk without one. I recommend Lyons Prosthetics to every one.

  2. M. Small

    I've worked with Lyons P&O for the past three years and have found their service to be always excellent. They really take the time to listen to me and don't rush me. I would highly recommend them to others.

  3. Ronald "Gene" Nevseta

    Growing up in Ohio, Gene Nevseta dreamed of becoming a soldier. In 1949 he joined the Army Airborne and served for 23 years. During that time he rose to the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. After retirement he joined the Conway, SC Police Department and served an additional 23 years. In 2001 Mr. Nevseta developed an infection that caused him to fall into a coma for 2 months. Through many complications and almost certain death, he miraculously came out of the coma and fully recovered from the infection. Unfortunately, while battling the infection, he lost his left leg below the knee.

    Determined to go on with his life and remain active, he enlisted the help of his doctors to seek out prosthetic care. Through the use of a prosthesis, Mr. Nevseta relearned how to walk again. Today he is active in the community and enjoys the company of his family and kids.

  4. Charles Williams

    "Good experiences with Lyons. They have constantly encouraged me to continue to walk, drive and do things. They have helped me with the tools such as my legs to keep me active. Mr. Lyons works with me and most of all he listens to me. No complaints."

  5. Francis Petrucelli

    Working 18 years in textiles and 25+ years in candy manufacturing can be a huge drain on one's time. That's why, when retirement in 1990 came around for Francis Petrucelli, he was more than happy to spend his time doing other things such as fishing and hanging out on the beach. In 1994, with increases in the cost of living, he and his family decided to pick up their roots from New Jersey and move to Myrtle Beach, SC. Continuing their love of the beach and for fishing was not lost with this move and was actually enhanced by discovering the joys of visiting Charleston.

    Mr. Petrucelli never gave too much thought about his diabetes. In fact, he never really had a noticeable problem, over a 26 year period, from diabetes until he developed an infection in both of his feet. This infection, which settled into his legs in 2004, lead to a right below knee amputation and a year later to a left below knee amputation.

    With a strong desire to get back to an active lifestyle, Mr. Petrucelli, with the help of his doctors, sought out prosthetic care. Today, he uses a prosthetic leg for each limb and is able to walk with the assistance of a walker. Remaining active with physical therapy has helped with his motivation. Mr. Petrucelli will tell you that age does play a factor in using his prostheses as actively as he would desire, but he still manages to get up daily and remains active by seeing his family.

    Looking back on his life, Francis Petrucelli strongly suggests that everyone "take their diabetes seriously and make sure to eat as well as possible." He recommends that people should "keep pushing themselves with a positive attitude no matter what life has handed them." This attitude plus a faith in God has helped Mr. Petrucelli get through many tough times.

  6. Sheila Randal

    "Alex is pleasant and he made it easy to ask questions and everything is correct. He takes time with his patients and doesn't rush. Alex is as funny as he is smart."

  7. Douglas Saddler

    "Doug" as he is affectionately called in his local community, was diagnosed with diabetes in the early 1990's. This ever-pressing illness took its toll on his body and ultimately, 10 years later, led to having both of his legs amputated.

    Doug grew up in South Carolina and later went on to graduate from S.C. State College in the year 1968. During his time at college the renowned "Orangeburg massacre" occurred, which encompassed the killing of three unarmed SC State College students while protesting the segregation of a local bowling alley. This event took a significant emotional toll on Doug and he vowed that it should never be forgotten. This event also pushed him to be the best that he could possibly be in all areas of life and drove him to become an outstanding basketball officiator.

    It has been reported that Doug has officiated hundreds of basketball games throughout Horry and Georgetown Counties over the past decade. All total he put 39 years of his life into officiating. Recently he was inducted into the South Carolina Officials Hall Of Fame and now he still continues to stay involved in the game of basketball despite being physically challenged with bilateral lower extremity amputations.

    It was quoted by one of his colleague officials who officiated beside him for a decade or so that "Sadler has a great basketball mind". The season is not over for Doug. Though he is now walking with the assistance of prosthetics, he is now working with young officials passing on the knowledge he and other officials have gained with their wealth of experience. Doug credits his success to:

    • My God
    • My wife, Lenora Mention Sadler (Class of '63)
    • My son, Demial (Corey)
    • My daughter, Dawnavese (Cami)

    "My family plays an important role in what makes me "tick." My wife, Lenora, especially was active in helping me schedule basketball games, making phone calls, and explaining to others how I could be reached and when. She taught me how to receive and send information via the computer. She also knew my demeanor after the game. She intentionally would be up when I returned, reminding me not to bring the game home in no uncertain terms. Our children suffered through my absence due to both my officiating and coaching. There are so many things I missed their growing up that I do feel guilty and I know that I can never "turn back the hands of time" to relive the time I have missed with them. You lament and move on. I don't believe that I am any different from any other person that happened to be blessed by notoriety and success. Each has a debt that must be paid. You will always be missing something. Mine is the quality time with my family growing up. Diabetes is not the only thing that can slow me down. Times of absence slow me down even more. Anyone who can choose this lifestyle will have this debt to pay sooner or later. All readers need to be aware of this because you can lose something with success!!! I did it!!"

    Today Doug lives with his wife in Conway, SC. He remains active by walking daily and working with the school system.

  8. Robert Obuszewski

    "I am very pleased with the care and service I have received from Lyons. The personnel in the office are very courteous and pleasant. I recommend Lyons Prosthetics to every one."

  9. Teresa Holtsclaw

    "I have been to many Orthotists for my orthotic needs and Alex Lyons is the one who has made the most positive impact on my life. His ability and his concern for his patients are of the highest standard. He takes a sincere interest in his patient's needs and always takes the time to listen. He will even stop and greet you on the street and ask how you are doing."

  10. Rose Bell

    "Lyons P&O has been very helpful to me with my prosthesis. I would recommend them to anyone. They take very good care of you. I've also received a lot of informative materials from them that helps me better understand my situation. Their care and concern are genuine."

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