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.
A persistent wound on my right foot, which began as a simple cut, played a significant role in my lower limb amputation almost exactly two years ago. Like many men … Read the rest “The Silent Threat of Unhealed Wounds”
Tuesdays are my designated day for medical appointments: doctors, specialists, physiotherapy, podiatry etc. Some weeks are full of them, while others are much quieter. Today was one of the latter, … Read the rest “From rooftop physio to a seaside…
It felt like old times last night when my friend Kate and I went to an exhibition opening, followed by dinner. We have known each other since the early nineties … Read the rest “From Canvases to Chilli Chicken”
Until my lower-limb amputation about two years ago, the world of accessible toilets and priority seating wasn’t something I gave much thought to. My journey since then has been a … Read the rest “Phones Down, Look Around”
I wanted to write down the details of a vivid dream I just had, as I thought the experience might be of interest to other amputees. In the dream, I … Read the rest “Amputee Dreams”
Two years ago, I had returned from an overseas holiday with a severe infection that led to the amputation of my lower right leg. To mark the second anniversary, I … Read the rest “Lessons learned from my amputee trip…