Limberation - Limber Up To Live Life
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Otherwise known as @KoparaFallsKid.bsky.social
Movement As Medicine advocate. Follow my writing on Limberation.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis patient. Previously diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis patient. Probably both. Two titantium knees.
Movement As Medicine advocate. Follow my writing on Limberation.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis patient. Previously diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis patient. Probably both. Two titantium knees.
Pinned
Off to shower! This is how I have to tackle showering - bag the leg in rubbish bags (2!) to keep the cast dry. Taped with waterproof tape.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
Well, seems we have an issue. The discharge instructions I was given BEFORE coming into either hospital I'm now told were incorrect.
No idea WTF is going on now!
Wait until tomorrow to get it sorted, I'm told.
At least two patients were told the same thing. Based on that I've organised a ride
No idea WTF is going on now!
Wait until tomorrow to get it sorted, I'm told.
At least two patients were told the same thing. Based on that I've organised a ride
December 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Well, seems we have an issue. The discharge instructions I was given BEFORE coming into either hospital I'm now told were incorrect.
No idea WTF is going on now!
Wait until tomorrow to get it sorted, I'm told.
At least two patients were told the same thing. Based on that I've organised a ride
No idea WTF is going on now!
Wait until tomorrow to get it sorted, I'm told.
At least two patients were told the same thing. Based on that I've organised a ride
@scuttlebutter1.bsky.social This is my chronic illness/exercise account. 🤗
December 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
@scuttlebutter1.bsky.social This is my chronic illness/exercise account. 🤗
Good news is the air mattress has alleviated my spine discomfort (all the sitting/immobility) and I got a good night of sleep.
Even on the BP med, my BP is still higher than my normal. Not happy about that.
Even on the BP med, my BP is still higher than my normal. Not happy about that.
So today's interesting development is I now have an air mattress.
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Good news is the air mattress has alleviated my spine discomfort (all the sitting/immobility) and I got a good night of sleep.
Even on the BP med, my BP is still higher than my normal. Not happy about that.
Even on the BP med, my BP is still higher than my normal. Not happy about that.
So today's interesting development is I now have an air mattress.
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
December 9, 2025 at 6:44 AM
So today's interesting development is I now have an air mattress.
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
Darn think keeps pumping itself up and is noisy!
I didn't realise it would be noisy! 😂
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Wow! I admire your focus & determination xxx 🫶
In acknowledgment
here’s our little family of ducks who popped in this morning for a first meet n greet 🥰
In acknowledgment
here’s our little family of ducks who popped in this morning for a first meet n greet 🥰
December 9, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Wow! I admire your focus & determination xxx 🫶
In acknowledgment
here’s our little family of ducks who popped in this morning for a first meet n greet 🥰
In acknowledgment
here’s our little family of ducks who popped in this morning for a first meet n greet 🥰
Off to shower! This is how I have to tackle showering - bag the leg in rubbish bags (2!) to keep the cast dry. Taped with waterproof tape.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
December 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Off to shower! This is how I have to tackle showering - bag the leg in rubbish bags (2!) to keep the cast dry. Taped with waterproof tape.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
The risky bit is transfering from shower chair to knee scooter on one leg on a wet floor after the shower! 🥴
This leg must not touch the floor! For 6 weeks.
So there's new developments, apparently.
Those of us with this type of ankle surgery are now only allowed 1 physio session a day to ensure we reach the 23 hours per day elevation of the foot!
I'm grumpy. My last ankle is perfect. What's the bet this is because enough patients didn't do rhe right
Those of us with this type of ankle surgery are now only allowed 1 physio session a day to ensure we reach the 23 hours per day elevation of the foot!
I'm grumpy. My last ankle is perfect. What's the bet this is because enough patients didn't do rhe right
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 AM
So there's new developments, apparently.
Those of us with this type of ankle surgery are now only allowed 1 physio session a day to ensure we reach the 23 hours per day elevation of the foot!
I'm grumpy. My last ankle is perfect. What's the bet this is because enough patients didn't do rhe right
Those of us with this type of ankle surgery are now only allowed 1 physio session a day to ensure we reach the 23 hours per day elevation of the foot!
I'm grumpy. My last ankle is perfect. What's the bet this is because enough patients didn't do rhe right
I have a question.
WHY ARE SOME PATIENTS so f'ing selfish/disrespectful?
This is a damn hospital. If you want your TV blaring the races get headphones, close your door, do something to show RESPECT for other patients!
🤬🤬🤬
The guy in the room next to mine is driving me insane!
WHY ARE SOME PATIENTS so f'ing selfish/disrespectful?
This is a damn hospital. If you want your TV blaring the races get headphones, close your door, do something to show RESPECT for other patients!
🤬🤬🤬
The guy in the room next to mine is driving me insane!
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I have a question.
WHY ARE SOME PATIENTS so f'ing selfish/disrespectful?
This is a damn hospital. If you want your TV blaring the races get headphones, close your door, do something to show RESPECT for other patients!
🤬🤬🤬
The guy in the room next to mine is driving me insane!
WHY ARE SOME PATIENTS so f'ing selfish/disrespectful?
This is a damn hospital. If you want your TV blaring the races get headphones, close your door, do something to show RESPECT for other patients!
🤬🤬🤬
The guy in the room next to mine is driving me insane!
Busy day! Visits from Dr and pharmacist. 2 physio rehab sessions. I'll sleep well tonight!
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Busy day! Visits from Dr and pharmacist. 2 physio rehab sessions. I'll sleep well tonight!
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And the tyanny of distance for the regions
December 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And the tyanny of distance for the regions
#ChronicIllness #disability #InvisibleIllness
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Patients like Mary feel ‘embarrassed’ when they can’t afford to pay for care, as experts lament a ‘system without guardrails’
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#ChronicIllness #disability #InvisibleIllness
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Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
🧵 1
Yes, it is impossible to get into public hospital outpatient clinics. I've been waiting 2 years re sleep specialist, for example.
Specialist doctor fees are forcing Australians into ‘impossible choices’. Advocates say urgent change is needed
Need a techo.
Have my phone connected to the hospital wifi, but my laptop says "Cannot connect".
Frustrating!
Have my phone connected to the hospital wifi, but my laptop says "Cannot connect".
Frustrating!
December 7, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Need a techo.
Have my phone connected to the hospital wifi, but my laptop says "Cannot connect".
Frustrating!
Have my phone connected to the hospital wifi, but my laptop says "Cannot connect".
Frustrating!
A mini bacon & egg pie for morning tea.
Bit weird, yes?
Bit weird, yes?
December 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A mini bacon & egg pie for morning tea.
Bit weird, yes?
Bit weird, yes?
OK, I have now reached the bored out of my brain stage. 🥴🥴
🤣
🤣
December 6, 2025 at 4:32 AM
OK, I have now reached the bored out of my brain stage. 🥴🥴
🤣
🤣
First physio session done! Approval granted for me to use my own dumbbells for bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises. 🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
December 6, 2025 at 2:58 AM
First physio session done! Approval granted for me to use my own dumbbells for bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises. 🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
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"COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause"
According to a nationwide study of 28 million people in France, vaccinated adults had a 74% lower risk of dying from severe COVID-19, and a 25% lower risk of death from any cause compared to unvaccinated.
Source: archive.md/me3mp
According to a nationwide study of 28 million people in France, vaccinated adults had a 74% lower risk of dying from severe COVID-19, and a 25% lower risk of death from any cause compared to unvaccinated.
Source: archive.md/me3mp
December 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"COVID Shots Tied to a Lower Risk of Death From Any Cause"
According to a nationwide study of 28 million people in France, vaccinated adults had a 74% lower risk of dying from severe COVID-19, and a 25% lower risk of death from any cause compared to unvaccinated.
Source: archive.md/me3mp
According to a nationwide study of 28 million people in France, vaccinated adults had a 74% lower risk of dying from severe COVID-19, and a 25% lower risk of death from any cause compared to unvaccinated.
Source: archive.md/me3mp
And dressed, with lippy! Finally!
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
And dressed, with lippy! Finally!
Nicely settled in the rehab. 😁
Nurses are lovely, food is acceptable.
Have a GREAT room, away from nurses' station so quiet. Lots of room to maneuvre my knee scooter.
Here, however, I have to get dressed (to go to the gym for physio etc) so no lounging around in PJs!
Arrived to lovely flowers!
Nurses are lovely, food is acceptable.
Have a GREAT room, away from nurses' station so quiet. Lots of room to maneuvre my knee scooter.
Here, however, I have to get dressed (to go to the gym for physio etc) so no lounging around in PJs!
Arrived to lovely flowers!
December 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Nicely settled in the rehab. 😁
Nurses are lovely, food is acceptable.
Have a GREAT room, away from nurses' station so quiet. Lots of room to maneuvre my knee scooter.
Here, however, I have to get dressed (to go to the gym for physio etc) so no lounging around in PJs!
Arrived to lovely flowers!
Nurses are lovely, food is acceptable.
Have a GREAT room, away from nurses' station so quiet. Lots of room to maneuvre my knee scooter.
Here, however, I have to get dressed (to go to the gym for physio etc) so no lounging around in PJs!
Arrived to lovely flowers!
Transfer done! Phew!
They ALMOST didn't let me go because my BP was up (due to lack of sleep, the constant noise here and the NSAID). 😱
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
Waiting, waiting. Am I getting transported soon?
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Transfer done! Phew!
They ALMOST didn't let me go because my BP was up (due to lack of sleep, the constant noise here and the NSAID). 😱
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
Waiting, waiting. Am I getting transported soon?
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
December 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
They ALMOST didn't let me go because my BP was up (due to lack of sleep, the constant noise here and the NSAID). 😱
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
However with careful breathing I got it down.
While all that was going on, the transport people took someone else.
HOPEFULLY I'm next.
What a day! 🥴🙄
Waiting, waiting. Am I getting transported soon?
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
December 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Waiting, waiting. Am I getting transported soon?
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
I'm told 4 patients are going across today, but we go 1 at a time. I could be first or last. No idea. 🤷🏻♀️
10 am is the first trip, I'm told.
A bit frustrating, to be honest. I'm more organised than this in my own life! 😂
WHERE IS BREAKFAST??
8 am and I'm starving!
Why is breakfast served SO LATE in this hospital? 🤬
8 am and I'm starving!
Why is breakfast served SO LATE in this hospital? 🤬
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
WHERE IS BREAKFAST??
8 am and I'm starving!
Why is breakfast served SO LATE in this hospital? 🤬
8 am and I'm starving!
Why is breakfast served SO LATE in this hospital? 🤬
Still at the surgical hospital. Off to rehab hospital tomorrow.
Off the "big" pain meds already, which is good.
Other than that, not a lot to report today (Thursday).
My leg is still bright pink! 🤣 I've showered. Cannula removed.
Sick to death of lying/½ sitting with foot elevated already. 😂
Off the "big" pain meds already, which is good.
Other than that, not a lot to report today (Thursday).
My leg is still bright pink! 🤣 I've showered. Cannula removed.
Sick to death of lying/½ sitting with foot elevated already. 😂
Most importantly THE NAILS ARE DONE!
Yes, I got clearance before painting!
Colour details in alt-text for anyone who likes the colour.
Yes, I got clearance before painting!
Colour details in alt-text for anyone who likes the colour.
December 4, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Still at the surgical hospital. Off to rehab hospital tomorrow.
Off the "big" pain meds already, which is good.
Other than that, not a lot to report today (Thursday).
My leg is still bright pink! 🤣 I've showered. Cannula removed.
Sick to death of lying/½ sitting with foot elevated already. 😂
Off the "big" pain meds already, which is good.
Other than that, not a lot to report today (Thursday).
My leg is still bright pink! 🤣 I've showered. Cannula removed.
Sick to death of lying/½ sitting with foot elevated already. 😂
Wednesday morning brief.
Pain totally under control! 👏👏😁
Didn't get a lot of sleep plus they woke me at 5 am to do obs. 🤬 Will be glad to get to Rehab hospital - very few obs there!
Already allowed to use knee scooter to take myself to the toilet, YAY. Bedpans and I don't get along!
Pain totally under control! 👏👏😁
Didn't get a lot of sleep plus they woke me at 5 am to do obs. 🤬 Will be glad to get to Rehab hospital - very few obs there!
Already allowed to use knee scooter to take myself to the toilet, YAY. Bedpans and I don't get along!
I am finally out qnd back in my own room. Nerve block didn't work, but pain not too bad after a heap of drugs, no idea what.
Bit dopey, just letting you know I survived! 🤣
There is a plaster cast under the bandage.
Bit dopey, just letting you know I survived! 🤣
There is a plaster cast under the bandage.
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Wednesday morning brief.
Pain totally under control! 👏👏😁
Didn't get a lot of sleep plus they woke me at 5 am to do obs. 🤬 Will be glad to get to Rehab hospital - very few obs there!
Already allowed to use knee scooter to take myself to the toilet, YAY. Bedpans and I don't get along!
Pain totally under control! 👏👏😁
Didn't get a lot of sleep plus they woke me at 5 am to do obs. 🤬 Will be glad to get to Rehab hospital - very few obs there!
Already allowed to use knee scooter to take myself to the toilet, YAY. Bedpans and I don't get along!