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#36 Interesting encounters

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 13/11/202012/11/2020
  • amputation

Over the past few days/ weeks I have come into contact with some people I know (and don’t) who have had such incredible things to say related to this whole lose a leg thing. Here’s […]

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#32 Amputation: what to expect

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 09/11/202009/11/2020
  • amputation

This is the most asked question anywhere online. The fear of the unknown can be all consuming.. so here is a step by step guide – what to expect.

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#31 1 month post op: celebratory ramblings

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 08/11/202009/11/2020
  • amputation

Today marks exactly one month since I chose to have my left foot amputated. Here’s my reflection on the past 4 weeks. No regrets.

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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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#29 Around the house wheelchair hacks

  • by Melanie Ryding
  • Posted on 06/11/2020
  • amputation

When you have to navigate life with only one leg and no free hands, there’s a few things you need to adapt! Here’s what I have done to make life around the house a bit […]

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