A week ago I posted a picture on Facebook of my first outing on my mobility scooter to our local Westfield Shopping Centre. It was a momentous occasion. The adrenalin of being able to move more than 50 metres kicked in and before we knew it 90 minutes had passed. It was a lovely afternoon and … Continue reading A Leap Too Far
Category: Complex illness
The Next “Leg” of My Journey
It's nearly 3 years since my left femur snapped in two. Those first two years I can barely remember. It's a blur of surgery after surgery, hospital stay after hospital stay, recovery after recovery. Actually recovery is probably the wrong word because I haven't recovered. My left femur is still broken. It's officially diagnosed as … Continue reading The Next “Leg” of My Journey
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From Chaos to Calm
I've had a week of surprises. I should be used to the unexpected by now and generally I am. I take the shocks and twists and turns my body throws at me in my stride most days, most weeks. This week felt different though. Two weeks ago I felt a snap in my left foot. … Continue reading From Chaos to Calm
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Medical Musings with Friends
I have been living with a series of complex medical conditions for over 6 years now. In 2014 my health deteriorated to the point of needing to medically retire. With time on my hands I decided to start this blog to help me keep track of all that was happening to me but also as … Continue reading Medical Musings with Friends
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To Laugh or Cry?
Yesterday I had a really interesting appointment with my Orthopaedic Surgeon. An interesting appointment indeed! It was one of those when you just don't know whether to laugh or cry. My husband and I have a great relationship with my Surgeon and he knows I understand the ins and outs of my bone disease as … Continue reading To Laugh or Cry?
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Now What?
I made a huge decision this week to step down from my role as Administrator of Arthritis Queensland Support Forum, a forum for women with inflammatory arthritis. I'm still a member of this amazing group and will actively contribute but it has become increasingly obvious, to me and my husband, that I need to focus more on my … Continue reading Now What?
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I’m Home…but it’s not over
After 13 days in hospital I was finally allowed home 3 days ago. That was only because my stair lift had been installed last week and my medical team felt that I would at least be a little safe. They are worried about me and the more they worry the harder it is for my … Continue reading I’m Home…but it’s not over
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon – A long formidable title but a lovely Dr
I've just had my encounter with yet another new Specialist. This time it was an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, called in to review why my complicated tooth extraction late last year was still showing signs of an abscess and why the infected bone that was extracted at the same time as the tooth, was re-growing in an odd … Continue reading Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon – A long formidable title but a lovely Dr
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Why Name My Stoma Rudolph?
Having a stoma requires a change of life and a change of mindset. Accepting that you now have to manage a normal bodily function a little differently is half the battle. For many people that can be an extremely difficult leap as they may have received their stoma in an emergency situation due to severe … Continue reading Why Name My Stoma Rudolph?
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It’s A Rare Genetic Bone Disease
It's 11 weeks post my left femur break and surgery to insert a titanium rod from my hip to my knee. I am still on 2 crutches and will be for another 3 months, at least. My Surgeon is pleased with my progress but keeps warning me this is a long slow process with healing expected to take 18 … Continue reading It’s A Rare Genetic Bone Disease
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