nicole


    Location:
    adelaide, south australia
    Your Disability right leg ak amputee
    How long have you been an amputee? 2-5 years
    How did you become disabled? motorbike accident
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? hydraulic knee + flexi foot
    About Me I'm 30 and married. We live in the Adelaide Hills. I am an Event Coordinator for music events.
    Music Powderfinger, alternative, regina spektor, feist, anything except country
    Movies Anchorman, royal tenenbaums, team america, lord of the rings, harry potter,eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, gone with the wind, the 1st matrix, amelie
    TV Family guy, have to admit desperate housewives, shameless, Kath & Kim
    Books Bryce Courtenay, dan brown, jodi piccoult, everything really! I love books.
    Likes Water sports ( i'm the driver of the boat now ) travelling, great wine
    Dislikes Racism, prejudice, bigotry, people that believe everything they read in the paper is fact, ignorance ( is not bliss! it leads to the world never changing )
    Hobbies Stampin Up! card making & scrapbooking
    Relationship Status Married
    Orientation Not Specified
    Children Not Specified
    Body Type Not Specified
    Height 5'6"
    Religion Not Specified
    Ethnicity Not Specified
    Smoke No
    Drink Socially

    running!!!

    Friday, May 23, 2008, 06:02 PM [General]

    Its been zonks since I have written, so thought I had better update.....

    I finally got my 'running leg' 2 weeks ago. Its totally fab! Now of course I have to learn how to run, which is soooo much harder than I thought it would be. If I am inbetween the parallel bars, I get the movement happening no worries, but as soon as I am on the grass or concrete, my 'good' leg holds back. I am obviously scared of falling, even though I know perfectly well that I will fall a million times in order to get it right. Hmmmmm...any suggestions to 'free my mind?'

     

    Other than that, I have finally joined a gym after being unhappy with the weight I have put on since my accident. I feel excellent. Although, after 20 minutes walking pretty quickly on the treadmill, I have to take off my liner and wipe it down as it is so wet my leg starts to turn around!! Then I go back on for another 20 minutes, do my weights etc. Is there anyway that anyone knows of to control the sweating inside of the liner? I just figured that the more my body gets used to all the exercise, the better it will get.

     

    I wish I had started the gym 2 years ago because I feel terrific. We are going to Europe to see my husbands family and to travel a bit in 6 weeks, so at least I'll be able to walk a lot further before getting tired!

     

    I hope everyone else is doing great and are happy!! Take care xxxx

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    xmas and all that!

    Friday, December 14, 2007, 12:07 AM [General]

    hello there anyone who reads this : )

    i'm feeling sooo much better after my previous blog. thanks to everyone who wrote encouraging things. the latest is that i do have to surrender my knee. my prosthetist is fantastic, its otto bock unfortunately. it was a trial knee and it is also a bit faulty....i wouldnt have even known...how do you ever know what is 'normal.' i asked that they gave me til the new year and we are going to get me an ossur knee and hopefully a running leg. it means an extra $6000 which i will probably have to rob a bank for, but this is my LEG!! its worth it. 

    in australia, we have a public health system. if you need medical care ( emergency ) it doesnt cost anything, but you get the basics. we also have private insurance, so depending on your level of cover, you can get anything within reason. eg. when i had my motorbike accident, technically i was in the wrong, even though i was blinded by the sun, and i did not have private cover...so....all of my hospital care was covered by the public health system ( you pay $300 a year at tax time for this which includes all doctors visits etc ) but i only get a 'basic' leg every 3 years. i pay extra to have a better foot and now a better knee. the public legs are great if i were maybe 60 plus, but im only 30 and love doing fun sports...

    i think in america, maybe if you dont have private insurance...bad luck?? am i right?? thats rough!! i have to remember how fortunate i am ( even tho i secretly would kill for a c leg )
    so, im in better spirits and its the holiday season and all.

    i want to wish everyone a safe holiday season whatever you celebrate.. i personally am not religious, we have xmas, but its all about family and friends and having a great time..oh yeah, and seafood on the bbq and white wine.....: )

    stay safe, dont drink and drive...and love the ones you're with...

    xxxxxxxxxxx
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    Thank you Nicole,

    It was painful, but the Lord got me through it all and by His grace I am still going strong. I never expected to see my fiftieth birthday, and yet I celebrate it today. I am grateful for all that has happened to me because it caused me to find ways to help other amputees. I started White Mountain Naturals with the help of a friend last March and we make skin care products for amputees and diabetics. Our product line is very small right now but will be expanding with many more all natural items to help those of us who are challenged by health.

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season. What part of Australia are you in? I have some friends in Kingaroy that are missionaries there.

    I will write again soon...

    Dave
    December 14, 2007
    08:22 AM CST

    hey nicole,
    you shud check out 'State and Main' pretty good movie. not at all hollywoodish. cleanest fun ive had in a long time...

    Abe
    December 01, 2007
    06:48 PM CST

    an australian kiss is the same as a french kiss...ONLY DOWN UNDER!
    enjoi,
    more to come as time goes by...
    still_kickin

    Abe
    November 29, 2007
    09:38 PM CST

    Sorry to hear, I thought I was going to be in the same situation...the insurance company was refusing to pay for my c-leg saying that it is a new technology and not needed...

    Rob
    November 28, 2007
    09:21 AM CST