The morning of Monday 10th June saw a three and a half hour session with Lynne (my Prosthetist). This is not a bad thing in itself but depends whether I come away with a better fitting socket or not. Did I come away with a better socket? Lets just backtrack a little first The first […]
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Some positive news
Yesterday I was back at the Doctors to see where we are with the knee infection. From the picture some people may think it looks worse but to me it is much better. The redness is subsiding and it isn’t getting as hot for as long as it has before. I knew the skin would […]
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Infection update
Yesterday morning was the follow up appointment with my GP. I booked in on the screen but it said it was unable to book me in and I had to speak to reception. The receptionist told me my GP was off sick and asked if anyone had tried to contact me. I told her that […]
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A big step forward
Today was an early start as I had an appointment with Lynne (my prosthetist) first thing this morning. It has been about 2 months since I saw here last, which is a small miracle in itself. In that time I have gone from not being able to get the prosthesis on at all, taking 4 […]
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The best physio session ever!
Before I tell you about yesterday’s physio session let me quickly bring you up to date with the prosthetic leg situation since last Wednesday. Thursday bruised and couldn’t wear it, Friday was the same as Thursday, Saturday at Twickenham for the Rugby so didn’t wear it, Sunday I couldn’t get in it (nearly launched it […]
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Physio session and socket update
Yesterday was the first physio session for ages where I have managed to get my prosthetic leg on. I was pretty excited as it felt good to get back and start work on walking with the prosthesis again. As I am using the compression sock while wearing the leg my physio sent me a second […]
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Socket update
On Wednesday I was with Lynne (my prosthetist) and at the end of the session I managed to get my stump in the socket with the new air release hole she had made in it. Why is it then that when I’m at home I can’t get fully into it? May be I get more […]
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A ‘Hole’ different socket
Today I was up at a sparrows fart to be at Addenbrooke’s Hospital by 08:00 to see Lynne (my prosthetist). Thankfully she had read my blog and knew that I couldn’t get the prosthesis on. She said it was good to have read it as it gave her time to think of a plan. Thankfully […]
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June 14, 2013 