Have waited 3 hours near the pharmacy in the hospital for the tablets I need to go home for what’s left of today and tomorrow. 

No one really seems to be in charge. 

I should have taken drugs hours ago, but that seems to have been overlooked….

Ah well

Did my first aerobic exercise in 13 weeks. ….15 mins of pedalling a stationary bike with arm pedals. 

Tiring?

Yes, because I tried pretty hard. Got a bit light headed so had to ease off for a few secs, but otherwise it felt good to pant a bit. 

Then I  went outside and learnt to transfer from a wheelchair into a small car.. Not easy, so I’ll have more goes tomorrow, but I did do it ok I think. Obv, at this point it’s not into the driver’s seat either. 

I went back to the gym later too, of my own accord. I’m determined to be stronger quickly..and  am definitely getting there. 

I was also put on a bike where the pedals go round by themselves … To stretch your legs and prevent cramps etc – prob some people’s idea of exercise paradise?

I’ve worked out they really don’t feed you  enough on the NHS to make me put on muscle, so Dani is bringing me extra on her visits. That missing 42 pounds of physique has to come from somewhere right?

Feel proud today. Amber scored 9 goals in her winning netball match today. There you go Amber, I’ve just told over a thousand people what a great Goal Shooter you are!

I’m def going home for some of this weekend, and hope to watch my girls at hockey training. Can’t wait to see them running around. They def get their speed from their Dad… 

X

Not quite sure what to say!

Spine X Rays repeated. 

It was explained to me that whilst my life was saved in a French operating theatre, my spine was not re assembled ( straightened ) prior to pinning together. 

This  may have been impossible at the time, depending on how critical I was at the time I guess   

It does mean that my spine is not straight, which may lead to issues down the line. I get the impression that leaving it crooked lessens any hope I have of recovery of movement, or control. 

But miracles happen…..

Only saw the physio for a little while today. He took me to the gym, put me in front of a pulley machine, then got called to another patient. I, of course, just got on with it, and devised my own workout. 

Maybe he knew I would…

Tomorrow I want to learn to get into/ out of a car, so that going home/ out is easier. They have a car here just for that purpose. I’m sure ill manage it. 

It’s not exactly full of athletic types on this ward, but maybe they’re all out playing wheelchair sports or something. Guess ill find out in good time. Met a lovely lad of 13 who was hit by an army lorry at age 7, and has needed a wheelchair ever since. 

( I should feel fortunate, right? )

Had 6 visitors ( pretty good for day 1 )

So def not time for getting bored/ feeling down etc. 

Dani continues to be the highlight of my day as always. 

My parents were here, a certain Charlie Perkins all the way from Hong Pong, the lovely Mary ( a relative )  and the one and only Tim Slater ( who suffered getting lost and breaking down en route ). Could only happen to Tim…. You gotta love him. 

Got my first push myself chair. Christ, how slow am I!? Everybody is faster than me! Gotta address that, sharpish. Good I’ve not lost that competitive edge, but uncomfortable with current position on the grid!

And sorry to Alwyn and Dan  for not calling them back, too blimmin busy. 

X

Spine X Rays repeated. 

It was explained to me that whilst my life was saved in a French operating theatre, my spine was not re assembled ( straightened ) prior to pinning together. 

This  may have been impossible at the time, depending on how critical I was at the time I guess   

It does mean that my spine is not straight, which may lead to issues down the line. I get the impression that leaving it crooked lessens any hope I have of recovery of movement, or control. 

But miracles happen…..

Only saw the physio for a little while today. He took me to the gym, put me in front of a pulley machine, then got called to another patient. I, of course, just got on with it, and devised my own workout. 

Maybe he knew I would…

Tomorrow I want to learn to get into/ out of a car, so that going home/ out is easier. They have a car here just for that purpose. I’m sure ill manage it. 

It’s not exactly full of athletic types on this ward, but maybe they’re all out playing wheelchair sports or something. Guess ill find out in good time. Met a lovely lad of 13 who was hit by an army lorry at age 7, and has needed a wheelchair ever since. 

( I should feel fortunate, right? )

Had 6 visitors ( pretty good for day 1 )

So def not time for getting bored/ feeling down etc. 

Dani continues to be the highlight of my day as always. 

My parents were here, a certain Charlie Perkins all the way from Hong Pong, the lovely Mary ( a relative )  and the one and only Tim Slater ( who suffered getting lost and breaking down en route ). Could only happen to Tim…. You gotta love him. 

Got my first push myself chair. Christ, how slow am I!? Everybody is faster than me! Gotta address that, sharpish. Good I’ve not lost that competitive edge, but uncomfortable with current position on the grid!

And sorry to Alwyn and Dan  for not calling them back, too blimmin busy. 

X

I asked him about it when we were both awake, and he claims to have no knowledge of it…. Maybe it was a one off?

I’ll let you know. 

I had another ‘my legs suddenly worked again’ dream. God, it was good. 

Sadly not true on waking. 

So.. First proper day here. Poking and tests galore I’m sure. 

Think I get my own push myself chair today, a bit later on too. That’ll be good!