In the grand scheme of things these tasks seem simple, but I was especially proud today of myself for simply making a cup of tea and going to the bathroom.… Read the rest “Little Things”
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.
The need for an early morning pee woke me yesterday morning half way through a dream. In the dream, I was seated in a car alongside a colleague, heading towards … Read the rest “Putting It All Together”
“How are you REALLY?” has been a question that’s been asked of me quite frequently in the last weeks.
My answer has consistently been “I’ve had a couple of tough … Read the rest “How are you, really?”
“There have been a couple of times when I’ve felt a bit sad”, I told one of the doctors today. I added that it was because of the COVID isolation, … Read the rest “Visitors Welcome”
The first time I became aware of one of the nurses wiping my bum, I was still on a lot of pain relief medication. At its most basic level, I … Read the rest “Bodily Functions”
My first attempt at “adult origami” was a bit of a disaster—a classic moment where I didn’t read the instructions properly, relying on my past knowledge to muddle through.
Fifty … Read the rest “Origami Heart”