Where have I been sincee 2020? A life update.
Category: EDS
The Zebra in the Room – Storytime
Last Tuesday I was merrily doing some dishes and listening to music when the hot water ran cold. When I looked at the boiler, the readout was blinking, and all it needed was a simple reset. I feel I should mention at this point that our boiler is high on the wall above the kitchen … Continue reading The Zebra in the Room – Storytime
My Experience of NHS Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Interbody Fusion
For the non-cyborgs, I had posterior lumbar decompression and interbody fusion (PLIF for short). There is an animation of the procedure here. February 13th 2018 - Day of Surgery We arrived at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (AKA the Southern General) bright and early. We went to the admissions area and got "checked in" and … Continue reading My Experience of NHS Posterior Lumbar Decompression and Interbody Fusion
TMJ Athroplasty – 6 Months Update
Can you believe it is 6 months since I had my TMJ surgery? I certainly can't - it has simply zoomed past me. Time for a quick update! Pain wise - it's great! Before surgery, holding a conversation was impossible, eating was a challenge, to say the least, and I was in constant pain. Now, … Continue reading TMJ Athroplasty – 6 Months Update
TMJ Surgery – 4 Weeks Later…
Honestly, it feels like my surgery was only a week ago at most. The last 4 weeks have flown by. If you haven't read my previous posts about this journey you might like to read those first: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 and Week Two. Since my surgery, I have had a … Continue reading TMJ Surgery – 4 Weeks Later…
Chronic Illness and Self Confidence
Self-confidence is something that I have struggled with all my life, or more accurately, something that has been missing. From when I worked as a model as a money making side hustle back in university... All the way to my chronically ill current self - a scarred and broken 30 years old. Self-deprecation and negative … Continue reading Chronic Illness and Self Confidence
My (2.5) Week on Instagram
The last 2 and half weeks have been a little crazy. Follow me on Instagram <- clicky. Photo 1: Ah - these. Yeah. This is the paper pants they make you wear during surgery. I had surgery on my jaw... so I have no idea why I required paper underwear. 🤔 Photo 2: A very tired, … Continue reading My (2.5) Week on Instagram
Waiting Room
I called NHS 24. My surgical site is unhappy. It's sore and warm and my head stings. They told me to go to the out of hours doctor. So I'm here, in the waiting room. The mix of ailments and people makes no sense to me. There's the guy clutching his stomach and groaning but … Continue reading Waiting Room
TMJD Surgery – Day 5
There isn't really much to report at this point. I'm very, very sleepy. I slept a lot yesterday. Which is why there is a lack of anything exciting. I spent all day either watching Food Wars (Shokugeki no Soma) or sleeping. Such a rock n roll lifestyle. James the wonderful has been amazing - he … Continue reading TMJD Surgery – Day 5
TMJ – Surgery Day 4
Painful. That's the best description for yesterday. During surgery, they give you lots of local anaesthetic in the area to promote moving and to make initial physio as close to pain-free as possible. It's great - but it's wearing off. Ouch! The bruising is starting surface - especially around my eye. There is also some … Continue reading TMJ – Surgery Day 4
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