Welcome to the Cosi Talks podcast! My name is Cosi Belloso and I am a physical therapist in Tampa, Florida. I have been a PT for over 23 years and my passion is working with the amputee/limb loss community. As a recent breast cancer survivor, I appreciate how important it is to have credible resources when recovering from a health crisis–and that is my mission with Cosi Talks. I am here to help educate, inform, and empower those recovering from amputation during all stages. So grab your cup of cafe, get comfortable and have a listen!
Episode 40 | Why Does My Prosthetic Leg Hurt? Socket Pain, Neuromas & Phantom Pain
Do you have pain when wearing your prosthesis? How do you know whether it's phantom pain, socket pain, nerve pain, or something else entirely?
In this episode of Cosi Talks Live, Cosi (Physical Therapist & Amputee Specialist) answers real questions from the amputee community and discusses:
✔️ Residual limb pain vs. phantom limb pain✔️ Socket fit problems and when to seek a second opinion✔️ Neuromas, vascular pain, and blood clot concerns✔️ Rotationplasty explained: why the foot is rotated backward✔️ Summer sweat management and skin care tips✔️ Lymphedema, shrinkers, and compression garments✔️ Why prosthetists and therapists may want to review your x-rays and surgical reports✔️ AI and online amputee information: what to trust and what to question
Whether you're a new amputee or have been living with limb loss for years, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-world solutions.
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💬 Question for you:Have you ever struggled to determine whether your pain was phantom pain, nerve pain, or a socket fit issue?
#phantompain #residuallimbpain #socketfit #prostheticleg#amputee #amputeesupport #prostheticcare #neuroma#physicaltherapy #amputeespecialist #cositalks #limbloss
2 Jul 2026
Episode 39 | 10 Years Cancer Free: The Journey That Changed My Life Forever
Tonight's episode is deeply personal.
This week marks 10 years cancer free, and for the first time, I'm sharing the story of my breast cancer journey, the challenges that followed, and how that experience ultimately led me to create Cosi Talks and dedicate my career to helping amputees.
In this special episode, I discuss:
✔️ Being diagnosed with breast cancer in my 30s✔️ Receiving a life-changing second opinion✔️ Surgery, chemotherapy, and recovery✔️ The emotional and mental challenges after treatment✔️ Finding purpose through trauma✔️ Why I opened my amputee-focused physical therapy practice✔️ How Cosi Talks began from a simple Facebook Live✔️ Lessons I've learned about healing, faith, resilience, and choosing to keep moving forward
Whether you're facing cancer, amputation, chronic illness, or another life-changing challenge, I hope this story reminds you that healing is possible and that your journey still has purpose.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community and celebrating this milestone with me.
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💬 If you've experienced a major life challenge, what lesson has it taught you that continues to guide you today?
#CancerSurvivor #BreastCancerSurvivor #CancerFree#AmputeeSupport #AmputeeLife #PhysicalTherapy#Resilience #MentalHealth #FaithOverFear#CosiTalks #CancerJourney #SurvivorStory
2 Jul 2026
Episode 38 | Why I Chose Osseointegration Even Though My Socket Worked
Many people assume osseointegration is only for amputees who struggle with sockets.
But what if your socket works?
In this episode of Cosi Talks Live, Stacey shares her remarkable journey from multiple surgeries and amputation to becoming a successful prosthetic user—and why she ultimately chose the OPRA Implant System anyway.
We discuss:
✔️ Life as a successful above-knee socket user✔️ Hidden challenges that others didn't see✔️ Riding horses and returning to an active lifestyle✔️ Multiple sclerosis, sweating, and socket limitations✔️ The decision-making process behind osseointegration✔️ Recovery, rehabilitation, and what surprised her most✔️ Concerns about infection, bone fractures, and safety✔️ The OPRA Implant System and how it works✔️ Quality of life improvements after OI
Whether you're considering osseointegration, currently using a socket, or simply want to learn more about available options for amputees, this conversation offers valuable real-world insight.
A special thank you to Integrum for supporting this episode and helping educate the amputee community.
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💬 If you're an amputee, what's your biggest challenge with socket use—or what questions do you have about osseointegration?
#Osseointegration #OPRAImplantSystem #AmputeeLife #AboveKneeAmputee#Prosthetics #Integrum #AmputeeSupport #PhysicalTherapy #MobilityMatters#CosiTalks
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