As 2017 comes hurtling towards its end, and with Christmas tomorrow I have been thinking a lot of the past year. What was I doing 12mths ago (crutching along the beaches of south east Queensland) 6mths ago (heading back to work!) ...and how does that compare to right now?! So is the grass really greener …
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Eat your heart out Frankenstein
Today I underwent surgery. No panic. It was minor. Maybe even a little 'everyday'... Actually I felt like a 'pro' as I completed the nurses checklist. This thirty (30) minute procedure hasn't got a thing on the numerous hours I've spent in surgery over the past thirteen (13) months. I don't mean to sound cocky! …
Exposed, visitors and yay PANTS!
This morning I was lying wide awake in my hospital bed at 12:22am. Just three short days ago (Tuesday 28/2) at 3pm I had the necessary surgery to remove the Ilizarov frame. Funny enough I had felt a little lost without the frame on my leg but I had found comfort in the plaster cast. …
Introducing a rod.
Excellent news! Today Ivan confirmed that the 'cage' is coming off on Tuesday 28 February. Yay. Feeling genuinely excited.. and maybe a little apprehensive. You see while it is agreed the time has come to get the frame off, the risk of any further bend in my bone is still a concern. (with good reason …
Fabulous five..
This week has been a blur. I actually didn't think I would have much to share - but of course there's always something... in fact here's five fabulous highlights of my week. 1. I went along to the local Gympie races - initially I didn't want to because well truth be told no one wants …
Sit still and listen..
Well this past week has seen me getting out a whole lot more. Actually I am feeling quite social and I have to say it is great. I like it. I haven't had to travel to Brisbane which has been nice (I'm back to the specialist on Monday). All seems to be going well, my …
I am all good..
Today we road tripped to Brissie for my first appointment with the specialist post surgery! There was no car pool karaoke even though we had threatened it may happen.. just coffee, travel drugs and a fair bit of laughter/back seat driving! I wore real clothes, makeup and did my hair - it was exciting! There …
Walking, fat bastard and why I need therapy..
My last week of full mobility for a while began with hours and I mean hours of walking around the Gympie Show following 10yr olds on a mission to spend all of their parent's hard earned cash.. quickly! Struggling with arms full of jumpers, water bottles and show bags and also being required to manage …
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