Today marks week 5 of my 1st ever hospital admission, and since the 1st half of the day was spent doing sod all I thought I’d reflect on a few things. I started this journey thinking I’d be in over night… Just till the diazepam wore off… I was wrong. The last 5 week’s have…Continue reading 15th day in rehab (dealing with the emotional rollercoaster of chronic illness + back pain & vintage bargain shopping)
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14th day in rehab (race horses, the great escape and beading)
Today marks 2 weeks here at Aldeburgh Community Hospital and tomorrow marks week 5 in my hospital admission. (1st ever admission and hopefully my last for a LONG time) I have filled my room with stuff from home, my orchid, my beads, my clothes and it almost feels like home. I started the day with…Continue reading 14th day in rehab (race horses, the great escape and beading)
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13th day in rehab
Fairly relaxed day today, I had a bit of a layin then got myself up and dressed. Physio man came to see me and I was introduced to the 3rd physio on the team. She seemed a little more hesitant about the EDS risks during physio than the other two but I gave her my…Continue reading 13th day in rehab
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12th day in rehab (setbacks and steps forward)
After yesterday’s mini-migraine I fell asleep pretty quickly…and seem to have been run over by a tractor in my dreams. My back is sore and I’ve subluxed my left shoulder/scapula/clavicle. Migraine wise last might was a pleasant surprise for me, I had no tremors or spasms at all! However I have lost the reflexes in…Continue reading 12th day in rehab (setbacks and steps forward)
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11th day in rehab (temporary escape)
I’m still struggling to wake up in the mornings but did ok after breakfast, got myself dressed and laid on the floor for physio. After doing my exercises I even did my hair and slapped on some make-up. Physio came to see me today and I asked about swapping the ferules on my frame to…Continue reading 11th day in rehab (temporary escape)
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10th day in rehab (making progress!)
Just a quick bit from last nnight after I posted.. This is my current manicure Designed to look like brushed steel it fades between navy blue and silver blue. Overslept this morning, (again) I think I’m working my self really hard and just need more sleep! Got myself up and ready before heading back to…Continue reading 10th day in rehab (making progress!)
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9th day in rehab (Exciting!!)
Once again failed to wake up this morning but was revived with a cooked breakfast. Got myself up and dressed and did some of my floor based exercise 🙂 I could see the cleaning crew lingering so I rolled up my mat and swapped to beading for a bit. We chatted about holidays while they…Continue reading 9th day in rehab (Exciting!!)
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8th day in rehab (mother's day)
I totally struggled to get out of bed this morning after giving up on my back and taking diazepam last night. A bacon sarnie and a bubble bath improved the morning significantly! I settled down to some crafting after that and made myself some earrings I made another 2 pairs as well. One of the…Continue reading 8th day in rehab (mother's day)
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7th day in rehab
Weekend means no physio so I’m free to escape the hospital! Addz came to my rescue at about 10 and we headed to Woodbridge to find a summer wardrobe courtesy of the awesome Woodbridge charity shops! I did well and Addz did a pretty good job of pretending not to be bored stupid! 2 dresses,…Continue reading 7th day in rehab
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6th day in rehab
Nice early start this morning with a surprise cooked breakfast! Bacon, mushroom and toast 😀 thank you kitchen lady! Got myself dressed and presentable. Hospital transport arrived just after 9 to take me to orthotics. I arrived early and met Mum for a coffee/cake and a chat about the latest stupid Nigel Farrage related news…Continue reading 6th day in rehab
