tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post4607873741395982352..comments2024-03-27T07:01:15.849+00:00Comments on Notes from a hospital bed: One small step...Traction Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-43298358506004509282009-11-07T19:55:31.257+00:002009-11-07T19:55:31.257+00:00I don't think I could ever have imagined such ...I don't think I could ever have imagined such a simple function as walking so near impossible and painful beyond belief. I still can't imagine walking again from how it feels now to even try and stand up with a frame. If I can get back to walking normally it will be a miracle. And I don't use that term lightly.Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-16831760041901103742009-11-07T19:48:07.579+00:002009-11-07T19:48:07.579+00:00I'm just catching up with bits I've missed...I'm just catching up with bits I've missed in your blog and saw this picture. Am so pleased to see you up and about though I know it must be bloody sore. Take care. Hope you're out of there soon ximpoftheyardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809983969842330840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-10948769009686363432009-11-07T15:39:46.026+00:002009-11-07T15:39:46.026+00:00And forward you shall go.Rest in between bouts and...And forward you shall go.Rest in between bouts and heal.Light,Love and Healing to youAardvark Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849382812043320493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-55937482475306024812009-11-06T17:07:00.346+00:002009-11-06T17:07:00.346+00:00Hi Steve
we were waiting in a room ttogether were...Hi Steve<br /><br />we were waiting in a room ttogether weren't we? Was it an x-ray. My mind is a bit clouded still.<br /><br />TMTraction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-58876032816316315992009-11-06T16:50:17.992+00:002009-11-06T16:50:17.992+00:00Hey, Steve Cole here, remember the one that was in...Hey, Steve Cole here, remember the one that was in the Royal Free for 9 months. Good to see you on your feet, gee it took me 6 years to get where you are now, keep it up and don't be disapointed if you don't do everything yet , it will all come in time.<br /><br />Good luck buddy<br /><br />Steve ColeSteve Colenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-44883917677261124472009-11-06T11:37:15.517+00:002009-11-06T11:37:15.517+00:00Bravo! Vertical at last, well done and long many y...Bravo! Vertical at last, well done and long many your recoveries continue! <br /><br />DamianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-91384062784571627752009-11-06T11:32:23.028+00:002009-11-06T11:32:23.028+00:00hmmmm what a set of pins .... well done TM .. keep...hmmmm what a set of pins .... well done TM .. keep up the good work <br /><br />Jill, BelfastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-10270464357159864342009-11-06T10:19:52.188+00:002009-11-06T10:19:52.188+00:00Good man. Long and winding road and all that, but ...Good man. Long and winding road and all that, but the first steps are taken. A daily march to the canteen seems in order, followed later by excursions to local restaurants.PeterPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813526431296196022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-54496346667794144412009-11-06T08:53:04.012+00:002009-11-06T08:53:04.012+00:00WooHoo, good stuff ETM. Good to see you up and abo...WooHoo, good stuff ETM. Good to see you up and about! Maybe you can be a roving reporter now and get the feedback of the other unfortunate soles subject to the same slop, I mean food, as you are being made to endure :-)<br />Stay strong!<br />BBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-61716453705105812952009-11-06T07:20:30.887+00:002009-11-06T07:20:30.887+00:00I was so happy when I saw you up and about that I ...I was so happy when I saw you up and about that I laughed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-40994806302673034102009-11-06T05:21:45.772+00:002009-11-06T05:21:45.772+00:00TM,
It is wonderful to see your pic . One step at...TM,<br /><br />It is wonderful to see your pic . One step at a time ...one day at a time . You are doing very well . Even though I'm sure you feel quite unsteady and weak , just be kind to yourself and take good care .<br /><br />Keep us posted <br /><br />Thinking about you,<br /><br />Moira (Canada)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-48103408445003938242009-11-06T05:17:46.996+00:002009-11-06T05:17:46.996+00:00Lovely to see you up TM - I guess it may be hard g...Lovely to see you up TM - I guess it may be hard going for a little while, but you've managed so well so far that I bet you just treat it all as just another challenge. You really have shown such a lot of determination and been so good humoured about all the problems you have experienced that you have my admiration. Well done! <br />Your Canberra fan (charm)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-41544214261544889472009-11-06T04:04:08.042+00:002009-11-06T04:04:08.042+00:00I suppose your cover is blown now...the photograph...I suppose your cover is blown now...the photographers will now know which poor sod to point their cameras at!<br />Congrats on being upright...it's a whole new world eh!<br /><br />LKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-1037175899161160502009-11-06T00:41:43.571+00:002009-11-06T00:41:43.571+00:00HE'S UPRIGHT!! How does the world look from s...HE'S UPRIGHT!! How does the world look from such a position?????<br /><br />Congrats, not only on weathering the storm of the past several months, but on making such a quick return to form post removal of the knitting needle. Don't overdo it - I know you won't - the thought of where you've been will prevent you from taking risks, right!!<br /><br />All the best in your recovery.MicheyMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706234368244521994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-8789112652487690802009-11-05T23:47:51.500+00:002009-11-05T23:47:51.500+00:00Must feel great to be vertical again!
Good job!Must feel great to be vertical again!<br />Good job!Chook ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05504433971775368845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-51263995787234717922009-11-05T22:47:39.940+00:002009-11-05T22:47:39.940+00:00Oh wow. I know how difficult those steps were! I...Oh wow. I know how difficult those steps were! I had a hip replacement 18 months ago (was 31 at the time) and the first steps I took after that were heartstoppingly scary. Still it's amazing how quickly you move along (incidentally the 70 year old who had the op the same day as me was up and down the ward on crutches 2 days before me - the shame of it!).alhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874650104335249662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-39184473170805348872009-11-05T22:41:23.843+00:002009-11-05T22:41:23.843+00:00Very well done TM, sheer hope and determination an...Very well done TM, sheer hope and determination and us lot cheering you on , in prayer or wishes.<br /><br />Forward and onward, you have been to hell for a vacation , now it has to be forward to bliss. I for one will look forward to your future memoirs and books to purchase as I am sure others will as well.<br /><br />Ness..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-47170379186874864672009-11-05T22:24:55.773+00:002009-11-05T22:24:55.773+00:00Well done TM, it's good that you are now able ...Well done TM, it's good that you are now able to stand up and take a few steps. One small step etc etc. Feel very proud of yourself...... you have come a long way.<br /><br />GillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-69747214902014255282009-11-05T21:58:20.368+00:002009-11-05T21:58:20.368+00:00Yeah, rock on TM.
Mummy xYeah, rock on TM.<br /><br />Mummy xMummy xhttp://andtherewasmethinking.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-55450189823930213552009-11-05T21:03:02.274+00:002009-11-05T21:03:02.274+00:00I wouldn't say those shorts fitted as such.
P...I wouldn't say those shorts fitted as such. <br />Phwoarrr.Marion Hastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02850270303333932587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-56626685471836839062009-11-05T20:28:13.837+00:002009-11-05T20:28:13.837+00:00Congratulations!Congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418580373479471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-6309800772128766072009-11-05T20:03:17.388+00:002009-11-05T20:03:17.388+00:00Oh look at you! I'm so pleased for you xOh look at you! I'm so pleased for you xcarolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-90034506257158668112009-11-05T19:41:48.650+00:002009-11-05T19:41:48.650+00:00Well done that man! Good to see you upright and m...Well done that man! Good to see you upright and mobile. Dont worry about the uneven legs - mine have been different lengths for 35 years now - you kinda get used to it. When I first tried to swim I swam around in a complete circle. LOL.grumpyoldwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039022798469676692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-40762837787716805052009-11-05T19:23:04.876+00:002009-11-05T19:23:04.876+00:00It looks impressive... but let me tell you that th...It looks impressive... but let me tell you that those were the hardest steps I have ever taken in my life. Sheer grit and bloody mindedness was what did it :-) ANd the thought of a decent meal, of course. It'll be a while yet but one step at a time. The two sandals/slippers are there because me legs are different lengths. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. You helped me get this far...Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-87884660007150059122009-11-05T18:51:14.249+00:002009-11-05T18:51:14.249+00:00Great news! This means that you may now be able to...Great news! This means that you may now be able to forage for your own food rather than being forced to rely on what others bring you!<br />This is wonderful news!<br /><br />First steps are always difficult. They will get easier, thankfully!John McManusnoreply@blogger.com