He’s had a “fall”
It’s so incredibly frustrating to be back in the hospital! I already had four months of hospital stays after my lower right leg amputation in 2023, and now this! I … Read the rest “He’s had a “fall””
Tag limbshift
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.
Every day above 7, you’re doing damage
My podiatrist’s words echo in my mind: ‘Every time your blood sugar is above seven, you’re causing damage.’ Seven is the threshold I try to stay below, measured by my … Read the rest “Every day above 7, you’re doing…
The significance of having a few nanna-naps each day!
Since my health challenges began a couple of years ago, I’ve discovered the power of short naps. Living with an amputation and diabetes, combined perhaps with getting older, means I … Read the rest “The significance of having a few…
It’s surprisingly hard to do nothing
One of my goals this year is to relearn the simple art of just sitting and enjoying the present moment. I became intimately acquainted with this ability during my four-month … Read the rest “It’s surprisingly hard to do nothing”
Why changing rooms need chairs
Many shops these days seem to be missing a simple but essential amenity in their changing rooms: chairs. While this might seem like a minor inconvenience to some, it poses … Read the rest “Why changing rooms need chairs”
International Travel Plans
The itch to travel has always been a part of my personality, and so too has been a tendancy to plan the associated detail. For the past 20 years in … Read the rest “International Travel Plans”