Since my initial accident, I had undergone nine surgeries to repair the damage of my shattered ankle.  Each time I had to learn to walk again, which meant wheelchairs, crutches, cane and ultimately walking without aids.  I had physio and occupational therapy for each...

Before going into surgery, I had read numerous articles on possible complications during and after the surgery, the recovery process and the equipment I would need. I’ve learned so much from YouTube users like FootlessJo and AmputeeOT and suggest going to their...

The most well-known phenomenon occurring after amputation is considered the Phantom limb pain. This syndrome has largely remained a medical curiosity, baffling doctors, researchers and their apprentices. This is because it there existed no scientific explanation and...

I am human and I have bad habits. Think of the bad habits you must have. I think the worst of my bad habits is being a pillow stealer. I bite my nails so now I get the nail technician to put a gel coating on top. I am known to use a few curse words when stressed,...

I felt like I was days away from having a baby. My bags were packed and I was waiting for the phone call. I was placed on the hospital list for in-patient rehab. What a mix of emotions. Like everything else on this fast paced journey, the treatment plan seemed to be a...

I want to start this with a disclaimer that people who do make these comments are not necessarily malicious and probably simply do not know how to respond to such a crisis. In such cases, it can be a learning experience for all parties involved. You can let them know...

Surgery is an emotional time for everyone, not just the patient. Sometimes these emotions can make what we want to say quite difficult and instead of declaring your love and support eloquently, it becomes a sort of heartfelt rambling. Here’s some tips on what to do...