Today is Rudolph's 2nd Stomaversary. On the 11th November 2013 my little stoma friend was created and it is an important day to reflect and to celebrate ( as strange as that might sound). For a person with a stoma the day of its creation can be viewed two ways. One of despair at an enforced … Continue reading Rudolphs 2nd Stomaversary !
When the Carer needs care…..not all that easy!
We have a new situation that is proving a challenge. I'm having more surgery on Tuesday to replace the screws in my broken femur. It will take me a couple of months after it to get as mobile as I can be with a non healing broken leg. My wonderful husband, who is my full … Continue reading When the Carer needs care…..not all that easy!
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Bone Stimulator to the Rescue!!
I saw my Orthopaedic Surgeon yesterday & I am having more surgery on Tuesday the 20th October on my leg. This is to swap the screw in the intramedullary rod in my leg from a static screw to a dynamic screw to jolt the femur into healing activity. Surgery was going to be today but … Continue reading Bone Stimulator to the Rescue!!
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One Year On
Today is my one year anniversary. One year today since my femur snapped in two. I'm not sure "Happy Anniversary" is appropriate but it certainly is a day I will never forget. I would like to be able to blog today that it's one year on & my leg has healed and it's onwards and … Continue reading One Year On
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It’s just complicated!
This past week has been one of my most difficult. I have been gradually, over the past 4 weeks, feeling more pain in my broken leg. I thought that perhaps the screw that was inserted above my knee in August, to try and encourage healing, was in fact causing the bone to compress as it … Continue reading It’s just complicated!
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Holiday…..is it worth it?
We have decided to have a couple of nights away on North Stradbroke Island. For those of you not in Queensland Australia, this island is a Bay Island that we can get to on a 45 minute ferry ride. The ferry departs 4 minutes drive from where we live so is just so convenient & … Continue reading Holiday…..is it worth it?
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Knee screw in, knee screw out…you guessed it!!
I have to have the knee screw re inserted that I had taken out 7 weeks ago. Why is it a new version of the hockey pockey song keeps going around in my head??? You put the knee screw in You take the knee screw out You put the knee screw in & you shake … Continue reading Knee screw in, knee screw out…you guessed it!!
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Testing Times….medical tests that is!
What a day! I've just seen my GP, had blood taken & booked in a Bone Scan for Friday & a Breast Scan for next Friday...I must say I feel exhausted thinking about all the tests. I saw my Endocrinologist yesterday who is monitoring my Bone Disease and unfortunately my bone turnover has plummeted again … Continue reading Testing Times….medical tests that is!
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The Femur Break is not behaving at all!
Peter & I spent 3 hours with my Orthopaedic Surgeon yesterday afternoon which included him sending me for an urgent xray. The break is showing some signs of trying to heal which is encouraging, however the excruciating pain I've been experiencing, since the screw removal surgery 3 weeks ago, is because my leg is unstable … Continue reading The Femur Break is not behaving at all!
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Over the Hill… I’ve turned 50!!
Today is my 50th birthday!! Something of a milestone & all year friends & family have been asking how am I going to celebrate? What amazing things do I have planned? Well with RA, a rare bone disease, broken femur & a colostomy, planning grand celebrations is just not possible. I never know from one … Continue reading Over the Hill… I’ve turned 50!!
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