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Below the knee amputation: 1 day post op

Today I had a visit from the surgeon and the physio. I feel very reassured by the physio visit and excited to get started. Sadly, bed rest till Tuesday though 😪

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Author MelaniePosted on 09/10/202012/10/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, surgery, vascular surgery

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.

Author MelaniePosted on 08/10/202012/10/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, limb loss, surgery

2 days to go, till chop my leg off day! 😢

2 Days to go: Some home truths, some tears, screams and roller coaster emotions today. And, I had the chance to speak to two people who know exactly what I am going through. Starting to get a bit (a lot) nervous..

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Author MelaniePosted on 06/10/202012/10/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, surgery, vascular surgery

2 days to go, till chop my leg off day! 😢

2 Days to go: Some home truths, some tears, screams and roller coaster emotions today. And, I had the chance to speak to two people who know exactly what I am going through. Starting to get a bit (a lot) nervous..

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Author MelaniePosted on 06/10/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, surgery, vascular surgery

Next stage plan: save the leg

It continues to be a long and complicated road, made more complex by the ‘uniqueness’ of my problem (great – on this occasion I do NOT want to be unique!). But, here is what the plan is for the next stage in the ‘Save the Leg’ process.

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Author MelaniePosted on 16/09/202001/10/2020Categories vascular surgeryTags angiogram, save the leg, surgery, vascular surgery

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