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 public health system run by people so far removed that you have no idea what decisions are being made about your taxes.
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Day 9 post BKA: a tricky hospital transfer
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!
Continue reading “Day 9 post BKA: a tricky hospital transfer”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.
Continue reading “Day 3 post BKA: do I get phantom limb pain?”Think before you speak…
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.
Continue reading “Think before you speak…”2 days post op: Left BKA
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 the epidural.
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