“Did you get the mobility scooter from Antonio?”, a woman I know at the local pub asked me yesterday. Though I didn’t recall the previous conversation, she recommended the wheelchair … Read the rest “Getting around the hills”
As you may know, I’m a long-time supporter of Team Sverige in Eurovision, even when I’ve sometimes been less than impressed with their chosen songs, but this year I think … Read the rest “Sweden’s entry for Eurovision 2025 is a delight”
I’ve been back home since Thursday, and it’s been a bit of a challenge, to be honest.
I’m using a crutch, but only for short distances. Even a quick trip … Read the rest “Get out of my way…”
“Oh God, James, what have you done to yourself?”‘ my doctor said to me today with a smile, as I entered the surgery. I explained the fall, the hip replacement … Read the rest “There’s no place like home”
“How do you feel about the prospect of going home?” my physiotherapist asked me today. I told her I felt quite confident. “I’m in a much better position now than … Read the rest “Crutchless”
So, it’s been twelve days since I broke my right hip – yep, the same one I had my below-knee amputation on eighteen months ago.
I’m at Sacred Heart Rehab … Read the rest “Surry Hills Hipster”