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Below the knee amputation: 1 day post op

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 09/10/202012/10/2020
  • amputation

Today I had a visit from the surgeon and the physio. I feel very reassured by the physio visit and excited to get started. Sadly, bed rest till Tuesday though 😪

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I made it: below the knee amputation day

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 08/10/202012/10/2020
  • amputation

I have to be honest, the stress of this really hit me this morning and I kinda came apart at the seams. I’m so grateful for the support of Mark who was there all the […]

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2 days to go, till chop my leg off day! šŸ˜¢

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 06/10/202012/10/2020
  • amputation

2 Days to go: Some home truths, some tears, screams and roller coaster emotions today. And, I had the chance to speak to two people who know exactly what I am going through. Starting to […]

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2 days to go, till chop my leg off day! šŸ˜¢

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 06/10/2020
  • amputation

2 Days to go: Some home truths, some tears, screams and roller coaster emotions today. And, I had the chance to speak to two people who know exactly what I am going through. Starting to […]

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Next stage plan: save the leg

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 16/09/202001/10/2020
  • vascular surgery

It continues to be a long and complicated road, made more complex by the ‘uniqueness’ of my problem (great – on this occasion I do NOT want to be unique!). But, here is what the […]

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