The consultant is happy, the physio and occupational health team are happy which means I am happy, very happy. I can’t believe it was only two weeks ago that I had my surgery. The day after the pain was incredible and I thought it would be ages before I would be able to do some […]
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The Leo gets a Lion
November 15, 2011 
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Medication wise I am now on more Morphine than when I came in and we are reviewing the possibility of increasing the Amitriptyline for the nerves and cramping, bring it on. I am actually disappointed the we have had to up the medication but as the pain specialist said it is better to increase […]
Continue reading What an eventful day!
November 13, 2011 0 Comments
Wow today has been busy. The first eventful thing happened just before lunch when I saw the physio (different one from yesterday). She came in and said about me sitting out in the chair for lunch which of course I had to give it a go. Although I was off the PCA and just starting […]
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November 13, 2011 1 Comment
as you can imagine one of the first events of the day, after the all important breakfast and pills, is the wash but unlike yesterday (when I had a Sister and Healthcare assistant to help me wash) I was given a bowl of water, my wash bag, towel, flannel, cup of water and sick bowl […]
Continue reading A wash had never felt so good
November 13, 2011 0 Comments
Friday – As you can imagine Friday didn’t involve a great deal, in fact it just consisted of pain relief and sleep! I have never had any side effects from anaesthetic or Morphine before but god did I feel bad. I was actually physically sick numerous times and it took 3 lots of anti-sickness to […]
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The Amputee 