Bodily Functions
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”
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.
Origami Heart
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”
Food, glorious food
Today, when I asked for a raincheck on my physiotherapy session, I felt like the physiotherapist might have thought I was being lazy. Looking back, I realize I should have … Read the rest “Food, glorious food”
Tears of Joy
“I hope he’s okay,” one of my roommates said to the other, referring to the third roommate who is suspected to have COVID. I had just started getting back into … Read the rest “Tears of Joy”
They tried to make me go to rehab. I said yes, yes, yes.
It’s been three weeks since my below-the-knee right leg amputation, and for the first time, I’m starting to feel a “connection” with my slightly different than before right leg. Initially, … Read the rest “They tried to make me go…
Psychedelic
Since emerging from the induced coma, I’ve been able to reflect on the incredible series of hallucinations I experienced during that period, while under SERIOUS pain medication. One very amusing … Read the rest “Psychedelic”