Diabetes and Amputation
Undiagnosed diabetes was a factor in my lower right leg amputation, and when I was entered into hospital, I had an extremely high blood sugar level. The doctors and nurses … Read the rest “Diabetes and Amputation”
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Going for a test drive
Today was all about mobility scooters, trying out a couple of models and I think I might have found “the one”!
This conpact foldable model I looked at is seriously … Read the rest “Going for a test drive”
There’s no place like home
“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”
Pants That Fit
Since my lower leg amputation last year, finding pants that fit comfortably over my prosthetic leg has been a real challenge. I went through several different prosthetics over the last … Read the rest “Pants That Fit”
Getting up off the floor
In the last week, we’ve had a couple of really windy days in Sydney. Last Wednesday, in particular, was a day when conditions made the national nightly news.
More Stumpiversary – Radio Spots
My story about the unexpected amputation I experienced last year has generated significant interest for many, including my colleragues at ABC Radio. I recently appeared on both ABC Radio Melbourne … Read the rest “More Stumpiversary – Radio Spots”