From Surgery Till Now

Well where do I start. On Monday the 3rd of August I was going into hospital to have surgery to remove/repair a abnormal blood flow on my spin. It was meant to be a 2 hour surgery however when the doctor opened up my back it was far more complicated so my surgery lasted 5 and a half hours. In the process i have now had some disruption to the signals and movement in my legs. It is like someone has cut me in two my legs are attached but they don't always feel like they are mine.

Now I am in the Burwood Spinal Unit for rehab. I go to physio twice a day for about an hour and a half each time and twice a week I go swimming in the afternoons.

I have been able to stand with a frame and help from the physio and everyday I get a little stronger and gain a little more control over my legs. The physio thing that I will be able to walk with braces on my knees and help from a frame of some sort by the end of the week.

I will try to update this blog daily and tell you about what I have been up to and any progress I have made.

Mr P signing off