Exciting news on my way to discharge, plus exciting news on my mission to be independent! Today has been a great day!
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Day 6 post BKA: a day of frustrations
When you aren’t the typical candidate for a BKA and the hospital staff aren’t used to seeing someone as enthusiastic as you, it can be frustrating, bordering on limiting. Here’s today’s events.
Continue reading “Day 6 post BKA: a day of frustrations”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?”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.
Continue reading “2 days post op: Left BKA”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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