Finished my swing shift: 7 days and 7 nights. As usual, I decided not to sleep over but to change the water in my fish tanks. I broke the pipe in the process and jumped on my bike to get a new one from the local pet shop. Halfway there, I realized that I had forgotten my wallet. On the way back, I reached an intersection where I got myself into a heavy-duty mess. Seven days in ICU. One month in the hospital. One month in rehab. One month to withdraw from painkillers.
My story
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I remember waking up with nurses around me, holding my shoulders and legs, as the doctor told me they’d done their best-but my left arm had to go. To be honest, I was already okay with that. I remembered lying on the side of the road, looking at my left arm, yes it was a total mess. Honestly, I was a messed too, but I just couldn’t see it then. 
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)Also remember time when i was transferred from ICU to the fkdup dudes word in the hospital. I was full on on drugs and not thinking clear. Told a nurse who was looking after me about how corrupted the hospital is. I still feel guilty for making her listen to my crap. ))
Phantom pain is an issue. Everyone is different, so are the side effects of an arm amputation. In my case, phantom pain feels like I hit my arm against a concrete wall very hard, and it is constant. Every so often, it gives me a sharp, twisting sensation in my ex fingers.
After three years post-rehab, I suddenly discovered I had become too weak to run over 300 meters, as I used to before the crash. I tried 300 meters on my exercise machine and almost fell off. )) Now, day by day, I’ve improved. Currently, I start my day with a 1,100-meter run at 22 km/h and catch up midday with another 500-meter sprint.
All good!
All good!
Losing an arm due to a motorbike accident is only the visible issue. To have your arm amputated, there are often other side effects. In my case, it included lung damage, a twisted spine, some brain damage, memory loss, problems with ear function, and the need for reading glasses. Pretty much messed up in terms of overall well-being. ))
In my case, one of the major issues was getting back to a new normal routine, starting with going to bed at 9:00 PM and waking up before 6:00 AM. Living in Kalgoorlie and catching the sunrise, just like I used to during night shifts, is wonderful.
I've always loved the WA sunrise. I took some pictures of it, but I need to find them.
I've always loved the WA sunrise. I took some pictures of it, but I need to find them.