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The flaws in the medical system: keeping you sick

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 26/11/202026/11/2020
  • Opinion

I would prefer a private pay in system rather than an underperforming discriminatory public system. yes, there, I said it. At least I would know what exactly I was getting rather than dealing with a […]

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Day 9 post BKA: a tricky hospital transfer

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/10/202018/10/2020
  • amputation

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 […]

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Day 3 post BKA: do I get phantom limb pain?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 11/10/202012/10/2020
  • amputation

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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Think before you speak…

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 11/10/202011/10/2020
  • amputation

You have no idea what their back story is. You have no idea what journey they have walked, the places they have been or the darkness they have encountered. Think before you speak.

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2 days post op: Left BKA

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 10/10/202012/10/2020
  • amputation

Today was all about muscle activation and pain control. I’m determined to not have the same muscle wastage issue as I had post knee replacement. Plus we need a plan for when they turn off […]

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