In 2023, the bottom half of my right leg was amputated. The cause was a combination of infection and previously undiagnosed diabetes. This happens to lots of people, and I hope these posts may help others.These posts appear in reverse chronological order, so go to the first story https://jamesobrien.id.au/2023/07/hes-conscious/ and take it from there.
As someone who usually has no trouble nodding off on planes, I was out before takeoff and only woke up about 30 minutes into the flight. The seating was comfortable … Read the rest “Jetstar to Bangkok via wheelchair”
The countdown has officially begun for my overseas trip. In just over three weeks, I’ll be flying out for a three-week holiday through parts of Asia and Europe. I’m incredibly … Read the rest “Approaching deadlines”
A couple of months ago, I dove into my first session of Adaptive Standing Tennis. This isn’t “wheelchair tennis”, rather it’s a brilliant style of tennis that often allows … Read the rest “Getting my balance right”
After taking four months off work, due to my lower limb amputation and rehabilitation, and then returning part-time, I’m pretty much back to full-time now. Even so, there are still … Read the rest “Physio Friday”
For a few weeks now, I’ve been working on a passion project out of hours. I’ve kept it quiet because it was still in its very early formation, but it’s … Read the rest “A Project from the heart: Combining Radio and Lived Experience”
The most curious thing about my amputation is what is generally called “phantom” limb pain. I prefer the phrase phantom limb sensation, because often it’s just the constant feeling that … Read the rest “Sensation, Research, and Perspective”