Family
Mary's double 'hammer- toe' double bunion operation ( one of each on each foot) went well -nearly four hours on 'the table' and now her little piggies who'got none' each sport a pin and bobble! Stitches out in two weeks and pins
Family
For those who don't know, Mary had a hip replacement a couple of weeks ago. Here is a pic of her back home after two nights in hospital, eating her hospital lunchtime quiche that she didn't want to abandon there! Surgeon said it took 70 minutes
Family
Daughter Caryl and myself took our bikes to near the airport where there is a good off-road cycle track into the city. It passes through allotments, many parks and reserves, beside the river for most of it and briefly across a few roads. I was surprised at how rural
Australian Holidays
The operation is all behind me and the current weak right leg issues all predate the operation, but may have (unknowingly at the time) been caused by the aneurysm. The leg is much better now after some -necessarily painful-massaging by Mary. I am off all medications except aspirin. So
Health and fitness
The occupational therapist brought me back in her car to a load of get well cards and a beautiful plant from the band.
Health and fitness
Following favourable reports from Dr Mcmullin and the physio team here, I will be driven home Friday morning by one of the OT's, who will also asses our bathrooms for handrails etc. I saw Dr Mcmullin yesterday. I had an U/S there which confirmed all blood flows
Health and fitness
Being curious, I wondered who owned the hospital. It was founded in 1920's by two nurses and has grown and changed hands several times, at one stage being owned by eight Australian surgeons, growing to be the third largest private hospital group in Australia, with 17 hospitals. It&
Health and fitness
Second day of gym and first of hydrotherapy. Very pleased that my proprioceptive balance still good, in water, anyway. Right leg getting better but still a way to go, I feel. Pain Management much better. Eating well. Supposed to go home Friday, after physio reassessment Bob
Health and fitness
Medical team have now booked me into rehab at hurstville!
Health and fitness
Current pain thought due to the unnatural muscular movement (use of one crutch?). Now in hands of physiotherapists.
Health and fitness
Thanks to all of you who have sent messages of support and encouragement. Very much appreciated here. While waiting for a place at Kareena, I've been in the hands of an enthusiastic final year physiotherapy student, Aba. The main challenges are to get my right leg back to
Health and fitness
Today we had a big meeting with family, medical specialists, physiotherapy, social work and myself,to set the path forward for a safe return to home. There is considerable physiotherapy needed for my right leg plus rehab. While exact dates are not necessary or possible, it was decided to continue