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#42 Oh no! We have a leg problem!

Panic stations this morning.. possible problems.. and I could seriously do without more problems.

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Author MelaniePosted on 19/11/202019/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, infection, vascular surgery

#39 First visit to the limb centre

I can’t tell you how excited I was about today.. but OMG it has exceeded all my highest expectations by far!!

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Author MelaniePosted on 16/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, limb loss, vascular surgery

#38 Adapt and overcome

The healing process is frustrating… and out of my control. So I have had to alter my approach to things. Plus, how the amputee society dinner went.

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Author MelaniePosted on 15/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, Cycling, indoor cycling, turbo trainer, vascular surgery, zwift

#36 Interesting encounters

Over the past few days/ weeks I have come into contact with some people I know (and don’t) who have had such incredible things to say related to this whole lose a leg thing. Here’s a few of those stories.

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Author MelaniePosted on 13/11/202012/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, vascular surgery

#32 Amputation: what to expect

This is the most asked question anywhere online. The fear of the unknown can be all consuming.. so here is a step by step guide – what to expect.

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Author MelaniePosted on 09/11/202009/11/2020Categories amputationTags amputation, amputee, vascular surgery

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