A few tips and tricks I have discovered that will definitely make your life easier!
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#24: What are the social and psychological effects of amputation?
The emotional aspect of my whole limb loss journey is something that I have found harder than absolutely everything else. So it got me wondering.. was this a normal trend? Does the healthcare system account for this in their outpatients support plans, post surgery? I have used scientific research articles from Google Scholar to support today’s Vlog discussion.
Continue reading “#24: What are the social and psychological effects of amputation?”Day 10 post BKA: taking things into my own hands
Day 10 post BKA: taking things into my own hands! It’s been 4 days since I had any intervention from anyone. I can’t just sit around and wait.. so today I got inventive with the resources that I have at hand.
Continue reading “Day 10 post BKA: taking things into my own hands”I made it: below the knee amputation day
I have to be honest, the stress of this really hit me this morning and I kinda came apart at the seams. I’m so grateful for the support of Mark who was there all the way to the theatre doors.
3 days to go till chop my leg off day
3 days to go 😬 Today was mad crazy.. trying to squash all sorts of appointments in while I can still drive! Plus… true to my humour.. I have a hospital prop!
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