Today marks 3 years since I elected to have my left leg amputated below the knee. I can remember that day very clearly, the grief was indescribable. INSTAGRAM HANDLE MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST: @leausogeante

#56 1 year TKR update

Nov 2nd, 2019 3m 26s

One year since I have had my knee replacement! It’s flown by, and at the same time it hasn’t!

#55 breaking new ground with the bionic knee

Jun 30th, 2019 7m 56s

I am on the verge of being able to say that I have achieved something with this bionic knee that I didn’t achieve even when I had my own two knees!

#54 What does it feel like to have a knee replacement

Jun 3rd, 2019 4m 53s

I have been asked this question many times but have found it hard to explain in those early months. Ultimately, you will never actually get it till you have one, but here’s my best attempt at explaining what it’s like.

#53 A response to the jealous haters: life after a knee replacement

May 27th, 2019 6m 17s

I have spent most of my knee injury journey putting a positive spin on things, so when I received accusatory comments online in response to my 7 month update suggesting I had faked the knee replacement, you can imagine my response!

#52 - 7 month post RTKR update

May 26th, 2019 5m 58s

This has got to be the most momentous month by far: I’m so excited to share this update!

#51 6 months Post knee replacement update

May 4th, 2019 9m 40s

I’m getting asked how did I do it, how is it I’m doing so well.. etc etc. So as well as a progress update, here’s a few journey reminders and some stern words!

#50 HUGE goals.. never let a TKR stop you!

Apr 13th, 2019 9m 14s

I have been sitting on this news for a while because I wanted to make sure that there was the remotest chance that my new grand goal was actually even possible.What is this goal? Well watch and find out!

#49 Day 34 post RTKR: amazing strides forward

Nov 26th, 2018 5m

OMG that guy I was chatting to a few weeks ago at knee class.. who told me magic things happen around the 5-6 week mark.. well he was right!! Plus, I discovered today while waiting for knee class to start.. there's something else I could do tha

#48 Day 33 Post RTKR: mastering uneven surfaces.

Nov 25th, 2018 4m 41s

I mastered an uneven surface (super excited about this!) and a walk worth mentioning that didn't involve a wheelchair! Oh.. and did I mention I got 90 degrees..?

#47 1 Month summary: total knee replacement

Nov 24th, 2018 8m 7s

It's fair to say that this last month has been the most challenging of my life. That might sound dramatic, but I am being sincere. The pain associated with a knee replacement is off the chart and cannot truly be described or fully appreciated u

#46 Day 32 post RTKR: feeling excited

Nov 24th, 2018 6m 37s

OMG have I had some exciting mini triumphs today! I can't quite believe what I can now do..!

#45 Day 31 post RTKR: baby steps

Nov 23rd, 2018 5m 30s

exactly 1 month post op. Today was a day of two halves. It started down low and finished a bit more positive, I'll explain why sunny days get me down when you'd expect it to be the opposite. Leg lifts still elude me as the blessed quad refuses

#44 Day 30 Post RTKR: time for the truth

Nov 22nd, 2018 5m 21s

Rant Alert! There are a number of things that are starting to irritate me in the questions and comments that I am getting lately, so I think it's time for THE REAL TRUTH.

#43 Day 29 Post RTKR: feeling positive

Nov 21st, 2018 6m 47s

Some small curious things have started to happen and I'm beginning to feel some positivity.

#42 Day 28 post RTKR: my hilarious staff team

Nov 20th, 2018 6m 59s

OMG you know your life has hit rock bottom when an unexpected trip to work becomes a highlight of your day! 😂 Plus I have an hilarious story to tell you about how I ended up being there!

#41 Day 27 Post RTKR: Knee class take 2

Nov 19th, 2018 6m 56s

A physio lecture reality check, another hilarious set of conversations at knee class and I got another horrid exercise to add to my collection! 😣

#40 Day 26 Post RTKR: down days

Nov 17th, 2018 3m 12s

Today has been a down day. Several sets of tears and lots of frustration. I almost canned the Vlog but no, I committed to documenting this journey daily including downs as well as ups, so here's today's thoughts and one mini triumph to report.

#39 Day 25 Post RTKR: shoe flicks

Nov 16th, 2018 5m 20s

I have had a busy day today... (tip from me.. don't expect me to walk around the shops like you used to 3 weeks post op, regardless of how fit you were pre-op!)I mastered another teeny triumph today, a wee move I bet you all take for granted a

#38: day 24 Post RTKR: Deep tissue massage

Nov 16th, 2018 5m 40s

I went for a deep tissue massage with Megan Luckin today, and apart from avoiding the knee directly, asked her to have no mercy - since I had significant muscle pain that was keeping me awake (not the knee!)After her massage I was pretty feeli

#37 Day 23 Post RTKR: Squatting!

Nov 15th, 2018 3m 47s

Guess what i can now do...!!

#36 Day 22 Post RTKR: Getting slowly better

Nov 15th, 2018 10m 22s

Today I took my one peg leg down town, I show you what walking without any crutches looks like for me at the moment - how the exercises are progressing and what EXTRA exercise I have decided to add to the mix and why.