Yes! Really – just to be feeling a bit more human is a simple pleasure.
I think the main thing is I’m not dealing with constant pain now, just discomfort if I’ve slept in an awkward position or a jabbing/pulling sort of ‘ouch’ if I reach at a bad angle/too high for something.
I’ve had a big week (and yes, there has been the old ‘nanna naps’ most afternoons). Managing almost everything around the house on my own, even wearing a pullover top (!) and…..going for my first drive since the latest surgery.
Basic on some level, but very important.
The driving hasn’t been as much of a challenge this time around, as I’ve only been off the road for a month. I’m really good on the main roads (’cause they’re usually straight!), am negotiating corners without too much drama, but parking (particularly reverse parking – which is usually my preference), requires a lot of effort.
Slowly but surely.
Progress..
18 JunFeatured posts
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Australian Transplant Games GC 2018
Big thanks to the team at MyGC for the opportunity to have a chat about the upcoming Australian Transplant Games.
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Transplant Athlete High Performance Camp – the inspiration, hurt & fun….
Picture this – a sweltering Gold Coast afternoon, 25 individuals who have been to the brink and not only recovered – but are thriving examples of what organ and tissue donation, and a health focused life can be. Last weekend, a very special event occurred and I was lucky enough to be part of it. […]
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Better out than in…
This body is so capable – but it’s been through enough. I truly believe that, which is why I’m not completely terrified of a ‘suspicious mass’ recently discovered in my mouth. It’s coming out in a few days time. The surgeon is highly experienced and during the necessary scans and tests of late has become […]
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Fights don’t have to be loud…
Sometimes the most difficult battles require a peaceful, gentle focus. A huge shoutout to my Mum and friends Nerida, Lina and Ian for letting me have this lately while I’ve been unwell. Sincere apologies to everyone I’ve unintentionally snubbed. Please know when I say I’m ‘average’ or ‘not the best’, I’m not just looking for […]
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Tap, tap, tap.
KATE CARLYLE is weighing-up the best way to document her experiences with BREAST CANCER, LEUKAEMIA and BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT.
After years of blogging, she’s now finding it too taxing and believes social media updates are probably enough. However, the 38-year-old is often encouraged to write a BOOK.
KATE will continue sharing her story of survival via appropriate awareness campaigns and charity events, but wonders why so many people think she should put fingertips-to-keyboard, what is it they really want to know and what they hope to get out of such a work?
Encore Performances 
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