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Brent Jackson

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:48:47 +1300

Saw this article on Stuff, and thought of you, Chelle. Hope things are progressing well for you.

Rosemary McDonald

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:13:17 +1300

Thank you for the update Russell.

It is a big and brave step to take Chelle, and I wish you all the best.

Speaking with other people living with SB who have had to undergo the same surgery....you WILL start to feel better. Constantly dealing with wounds and infections, taking…

Russell Brown

Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:49:44 +1300

Just to let everyone know: Chelle has had her amputation, and while she's been dealing with pain and discomfort in recent days, the surgical side of things seems to have gone very well. Let's all hope her recovery is swift.

Angela Hart

Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:53:49 +1300

Chelle, it is a big deal and a very difficult thing to deal with. I'm not sure you really have a choice, but your decision is made and it's one of hope, faith and trust. Now that the uncertainty about what to do is gone, you can focus on getting…

Christine Peet

Sat, 27 Sep 2014 07:10:37 +1200

Have you been given a time frame for when you might have your surgery? I know for me (also with Spina Bifida) stays in hospita/surgery never gets any easier. Best wishes.

B Jones

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:11:39 +1200

My grandfather in law lost his leg in his 80s, after an infection he couldn't shake. It was hard for him at his age to get used to his reduced mobility, but he was philosophical about it, and declared that plenty of his age-mates came back from the war minus…

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:46:15 +1200

Thanks for reading. I'm not too concerned about pain. Given my paralysis, I'm not sure if I'll feel anything. Referred pain further up my leg is a bit concerning. Nerves can be tricky things. I'll just have to wait and see on that one. I'm most worried about infection as…

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 21:40:05 +1200

Thank you.

Lilith __

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 20:00:04 +1200

Oh, Chelle. What an impossibly hard experience to have to go through. Thank you for writing about it. My very best thoughts and wishes to you. x

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:52:43 +1200

Thank you for the good wishes. Bravery is a very strange thing. It's somehow considered a bit wrong to call yourself brave. I think it has helped me though in the acknowledgement that this a big deal and to give myself a break when I have moments when I am…

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:49:29 +1200

Cheers. Thanks for reading.

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:48:30 +1200

Thank you very much. I hope so, too.

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:46:56 +1200

Cheers. I think it was good for me to write it.

Chelle Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:45:22 +1200

Thank you so much.

Cecelia

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:35:01 +1200

I wish you well for your operation and hope you keep us posted. Bravery is a funny thing and I think you've nailed it here in your explanation.

Tim Michie

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:43:00 +1200

I fervently hope it improves your life. Sincerely, I couldn't say it better.

Brent Jackson

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:27:10 +1200

In that case, anything a person decides to do or not, is an act of bravery in the face of uncertainty.

I think the degree of braveness is in the irreversibility of the option. Inaction is the easier option, so actively instigating an irreversible option is definitely brave.

I fervently…

Hilary Stace

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:10:40 +1200

Thank you for writing about this.

Mary Anne

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:56:55 +1200

I hope your operation goes well and there are no glitches.
Good luck with your recovery Brave person.

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Mon, 22 Sep 2014 13:56:55 +1200

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