Late last night I was transferred to my local hospital. And the transfer didn’t quite as smoothly as it should. But the bonus is, I’m now close to home so more of my friends can visit!
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1 week post BKA; Breaking new boundaries
Exciting news on my way to discharge, plus exciting news on my mission to be independent! Today has been a great day!
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When you aren’t the typical candidate for a BKA and the hospital staff aren’t used to seeing someone as enthusiastic as you, it can be frustrating, bordering on limiting. Here’s today’s events.
Continue reading “Day 6 post BKA: a day of frustrations”BKA day 5: starting physio?
Today was the day that they unwrapped the bandage, took a look at the wound and made a decision whether I am allowed to start transferring to a wheelchair and doing some physio.
Continue reading “BKA day 5: starting physio?”Day 3 post BKA: do I get phantom limb pain?
This was a question I was asked today by someone online.. a very common problem for amputees. So I thought I would address the topic in today’s video update.
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