It’s been a while since I tried a new sport, especially after my experiences with wheelchair fencing and wheelchair basketball. Don’t get me wrong, they’re fantastic sports, but since I … Read the rest “Not quite Djokovic”
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.
My life has changed so much since I got my mobility scooter. For a long time during COVID and after my limb amputation, I’ve spent all my energy looking down … Read the rest “My new life with a Mobility Scooter”
Imagine yourself trying to use a pram, a wheelchair, or a mobility scooter to get through a busy weekend crowd at the tourist mecca of Circular Quay in Sydney. In … Read the rest “Sharing the Space”
The phrase “mind the gap” is something you hear all the time on Sydney’s train platforms. But it wasn’t until today, on my first big outing with my new mobility … Read the rest “Mind the Gap: My First Big Outing on a Mobility Scooter”
After a low moment last night, feeling frustrated by my inability to navigate a crowded environment, I was hoping for a quick turnaround. Attending the ‘No Limits’ amputee conference today … Read the rest “Let’s Do The Time Warp”
My mind went back to the Sunday night six and a half months ago, when I fell and broke my hip. I don’t remember much about it, except that I … Read the rest “Fear of Falling”