Why One Leg Isn’t Enough
When I first started this journey as an amputee, almost three years ago, I had a very simple, perhaps naive, mental image of how it would go. I thought I … Read the rest “Why One Leg Isn’t Enough”
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Let’s Do The Time Warp
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”
Rooftop Walking
Two years ago, I lost my lower right leg and had to learn how to walk again with a prosthetic. I’ve shared some of those early challenges before—the first steps, … Read the rest “Rooftop Walking”
Another amputee milestone – my “wet leg”.
My new waterproof prosthetic leg made its debut at the pool today, and it was a fascinating experience. Watching the bubbles rise from my prosthetic limb to the surface reminded … Read the rest “Another amputee milestone – my “wet…
My two new legs: Albert & Bertha
For about a year now, I’ve been using a temporary prosthetic leg, thanks to Enable NSW. It’s a state government initiative, though it’s actually funded by the Federal Government. The … Read the rest “My two new legs: Albert &…
Getting the word out about amputation and prosthetics
Today, I had the opportunity to share my experiences over the past year on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne (and Regional Victoria) with Kirsten Diprose. We discussed the evolution of prosthetic … Read the rest “Getting the word out about amputation…
My New Right Foot
I’ll eventually end up with two new prosthetic feet, one for daily use and one that’s waterproof. I won’t be competing in the Paralympics just yet, but the new foot … Read the rest “My New Right Foot”
Shrinking Leg and New Prosthetic
My residual limb – the lower part of my leg remaining after my below-knee amputation last year – has been steadily shrinking over the past year. I’ve gone from a … Read the rest “Shrinking Leg and New Prosthetic”