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Month: November 2020

#35 Frustrations of an underperforming medical system

I had no idea until I relied on medical care in order to save my leg (and my life) that there was an unfair imbalance in the so called public health care system in New Zealand.

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Author MelaniePosted on 12/11/202012/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, district health board, free health care, New Zealand

Today’s events: still can’t swim 😡

I’m simply too angry to talk about today’s events on video so I have opted for the written word today. Sufficed to say I’m fuming.. and you will see why shortly.

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Author MelaniePosted on 12/11/202012/11/2020Categories amputationTags angry, complaint, district nursing, fuming, hospital, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, surgical

#34 Lots of exciting developments

I have some quite exciting pieces of news to share with you all today 😀

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Author MelaniePosted on 11/11/202012/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, multisport, the cupcake cartel, Triathlon

#33 Ten top tips for new lower limb amputees

A few tips and tricks I have discovered that will definitely make your life easier!

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Author MelaniePosted on 10/11/202009/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, below knee amputation, limb loss

#32 Amputation: what to expect

This is the most asked question anywhere online. The fear of the unknown can be all consuming.. so here is a step by step guide – what to expect.

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Author MelaniePosted on 09/11/202009/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, vascular surgery

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