INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on your style, this step can vary a lot but the basics are this: Take showers regularly and brush your teeth. Those are the absolute basics, but they will still go a long way in improving your chances of getting that special girl's attention. No one wants to cuddle up to a dude who smells like B.O. and has breakfast stockpiled in his teeth. Bust out that body wash and invest in a great toothbrush. Beyond the basics, there are a lot of ways that guys can groom themselves so that they look their best. Hair mousse can turn your fuzzy bedheaded look into a subtly sculpted thing of beauty. Don't put gobs of mousse on your head though--grease hair can be a turn off for some girls. If you're rocking a beard, keep it in check. Some women really dig facial hair, but even the manliest of beards can go the way of Rip Van Winkle's absurdly long beard if they are not properly maintained. Invest in a beard trimmer. Aside from beard sculpting, take a good look at the rest of your body hair. Pluck that unibrow, clip those nose hairs, and keep any ear hair you might have to a minimum. Most girls--even ones that love beards--balk at excessive hair in other places besides your chin, chest, and more private parts. Clip your nails. Girls often notice hands, so make sure yours don't look like they might belong to Big Foot. Cut off those talons and scrape any dirt out from under your nails. Moisturize. While this may seem like an unmanly thing to do, when you have the girl of your dreams on your arm, you will not want that arm to be dry and flakey. Use lotion to give your skin a softness that she won't be able to resist touching. Everyone has their own style, and that is completely fine, but its really best to avoid the 'slob' style. Don't wear sweatpants every day of the week, and try to change your shirt before heading out of your house each day. Apart from that, try to keep in mind that girls like when guys put a bit of effort into their look, even if that just means throwing on a stylish flannel, tightish pants, and a pair of rocking thick-rimmed glasses (see How to be a Hipster.) If you are trying a catch a gal's eye who happens to work at your place of employment, try to play up your professionalism. Invest in some classy suits and some great ties. If you don't know how to do that, enlist the help of your best girl friend. Posture plays a big part in how women perceive guys. If a guy is hunched over in a corner, avoiding eye contact and not talking with anyone, they are most likely not going to walk over and start a conversation. Stand up straight, make eye contact, and smile. Keep in mind that you want to have good posture, but you don't want to make it weirdly obvious that you're standing up super straight. Carry yourself with ease. If you don't know how to carry yourself with ease, look at your role models. Watch lead guys in movies who manage to charm their ways into the lead girls' hearts. Keep her body language in mind too. If she's shifting her weight a lot and not making eye contact, she's probably uncomfortable. It may be the conversation topic, how close you are standing or sitting next to her, or something else. Respect her feelings, and change the subject or step back, if necessary, depending on what is bothering her. While you are probably a great guy, it is important to remember that some girls really like guys who work out. Plus, the gym is a great place to catch the attention of that special girl. If you want to attract that drop dead gorgeous girl you've been crushing on, you have to keep your physique in good condition too. Start an exercise routine that includes cardio and weight training so that you can both buff up your muscles, and get in incredible shape. Keep in mind that most women like a toned guy, but are not attracted to a dude who looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was Mr. Universe. If you are having a hard time raising your hand in class because your muscles are about to rip through your shirt, it may be time to tone the weight-lifting down a bit.

SUMMARY: Groom yourself. Keep your wardrobe in mind. Be aware of your body language. Keep your body in shape.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your prosthetist will start you out with a temporary prosthetic limb until your residual limb has stabilized in size and shape. Your temporary prosthesis will have a simpler design than a permanent prosthetic limb. However, you'll put it on and take it off in the same way you'll take off and put on your permanent prosthesis. In some cases, people use 2-3 different temporary prostheses before they are fitted for a permanent one. The prosthetist will walk you through the use of your prosthetic limb so you can see how to put the limb on and how it is secured. In most cases, you'll be introduced to your prosthetist shortly before the surgery to amputate your limb. The prosthetist will walk you through the process and describe the prosthesis you'll be using post-surgery. It will take time for your body to get used to wearing a prosthesis. For the first 2 days, wear the temporary limb for only 120 minutes total, and make sure that you're standing and walking for at least 30 of those minutes. After the third day, increase your time wearing the temporary prosthesis by 1 hour per day. Make sure to also increase the time you spend walking by 15 minutes per day. When walking in a prosthetic leg, try to balance your body weight evenly between your natural limb and the prosthetic limb. Even the slightest changes in your weight can affect how your prosthetic limb fits. If you notice any blood coming out of the base of your stump after walking in the prosthesis, take the prosthesis off for the rest of the day. Being too active early on can irritate your skin and make you sore. Follow the schedule given to you by your prosthetist so you don't hurt yourself. Elastic shrinker socks are similar to compression socks: they keep pressure on the residual limb and help keep the stump small. While you're using a temporary prosthesis, wear shrinker socks between 1418 hours a day to keep the limb healthy. As the limb shrinks, you may need to double up the socks to ensure the prosthesis fits correctly. Your doctor or prosthetist will give you shrinker socks when they give you your temporary and real prostheses. You can always purchase more at a medical supply store. If you were to stop wearing the shrinker sock daily, the limb could swell with blood and other fluids and would become too large to fit in the prosthesis. Permanent prostheses are custom-made and will differ based on what part of the body the prosthesis is designed to cover, as well as the size and shape of your residual limb. The amount of activity that you do and the goals that you set will also help your doctor determine what kind of prosthesis is right for you. Describe your lifestyle to the prosthetist and ask them what kind of prosthesis would suit you best. The length of the residual limb plays a major role in determining how large your permanent prosthesis. For example, a leg amputated just below the hip would need a much larger prosthesis than a leg amputated 8 inches (20cm) above the ankle. Always check with your prosthetist before you change the height of your heel since it can cause issues with your prosthesis.

SUMMARY:
Meet with your prosthetist to receive a temporary prosthesis. Increase the amount of time you spend wearing your prosthesis. Use a shrinker sock daily to keep your residual limb healthy. Work with your prosthetist to order the customized prosthetic limb.