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1 month post amputation: a catalogue of positives

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 08/11/2020
  • amputation

Today marks 1 month exactly since I elected to have my left leg amputated below the knee. I won’t deny that it has drastically changed my life – for ever. But I wanted to acknowledge […]

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Hump Ridge track – coastal track day hike

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 23/04/201924/04/2019
  • Fiordland National Park

Today marked a massive day in the life of me and this knee. Firstly, it is now 6 months to the day since the knee replacement and secondly it was the day that we attempted […]

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Mores Reserve with a new knee!

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 22/04/201922/04/2019
  • Riverton

It’s been quite some time since I have tackled this walk, its tough and steep (both down and up) but the relatively secluded beach and views when you get down the hill are definitely worth […]

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January in Southland Crank up and Cycling!

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 05/02/201905/02/2019
  • Knee replacement journey

January has seen me get into this position a bit more, which since I have been laid up incapacitated for so long, this makes me very happy! 

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Knee milestones, Christmas and a ticky tour!

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 19/01/201920/01/2019
  • Bluff

It’s been a good wee while since my last update, apologies, so this might be longer than usual, there’s a lot to catch up on! Local events, Christmas, and a wee tiny ticky tour! 

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