Daily Summary - October

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th October

Moved into my father’s house so that my mother could return to work and I could be closer to facilities such as the hydrotherapy pool at sanctuary pool at Spring Hill.
Excruciating symptoms of bleeding when going to the toilet remain.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Dayboro
To: Spring Hill
Milage:

Monday 6th October

Hydrotherapy appointment cancelled by the pool due to Marion being sick. Did own hydrotherapy session at friend’s pool.
Continue to bleed with defecation. Extremely painful on top of nerve pain in left leg.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 7th October

* 10am appointment with physio Peter Stanton. Painful session with minimal progression of Left leg.
* 1:30 Hydrotherapy session with Marion Slattery.
* Feeling depressed due to the constant pain and lack of improvement.
* Had acupuncture by Dad in the evening.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia and then Albany Creek
Milage:

Wednesday 8th October

* Had a trip to Perth booked and pain for to visit a friend prior to the accident. Was unable to take this trip as I was in too much pain and still requiring too much support: ie- showering. This trip was credited ($800 flight) and I am waiting for further healing to take the trip.
* 10am GP appointment with Dr Tran. Trying to be positive, but feeling very sad and depressed about current state of pain. Discussed referral to Gastroenterologist due to continued pain and bleeding when defecating.
* Explained to Dr Tran that I am having trouble-having sex/ being intimate with my partner as it hurts and gives me increased nerve pain. This is negatively effecting my relationship with my partner.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek
Milage:

Thursday 9th October

* Cancelled pschologist appointment with Sigrid O’Callagham due to vomiting and abdominal pain. These symptoms were due to the pain I experienced overnight and the lack of sleep I was continuously having due to the pain. I have attempted to help this by increasing my sleeping medication (temazepam to 1 tablet before bed).
* Hydro appointment at 1:30pm with Marion Slattery.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek
Milage:

Friday 10th October

* Stayed at home and rested due to poor sleep and pain. Wanted to get ahead on midwifery masters study but was unable to concentrate when reading due to the pain and discomfort. Found this very disheartening and upsetting, once again felt depressed regarding circumstances.
* Taking suppositories to help with defecation pain and bleeding. Minimal effect.
* Reduced Kapanol medication by 10mg today.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Saturday 11th October

* Caught up with friends. Was asked a lot about the accident and found it hard to talk about, but also had little other to discuss with them as my life has revolved around my recovery.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Sunday 12th October

* Felt increased pain in left leg due to reduced Kapanol on Friday.
* Unable to eat wheat products due to pain and bloating which has significantly changed since the accident. Was able to eat wheat without a problem prior to the accident.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Monday 13th October

* Tried mediation to help the pain during the day.
* Went to pool and did own hydrotherapy for pain relief.
* Drank lots of organic prune juice to help with defecation and softness of stool- good effect. Continued to do this daily. Bought ($8 prune Juice 2x/ wk).

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Westend (meditation)
Milage:

Tuesday 14th October

* 10am Physio session with Peter Stanton.
* 1:45pm Hydrotherapy session with Marion Slattery.
* Went to relaxation center for a session called ‘Pick yourself up’: Due to feeling depressed and down about myself since the accident. Cost of session $20. The session was good and gave me some good direction.
* Woke up this evening crying in my sleep from the pain. Dreaming about being beat up in my sleep often.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia and Albany Creek
Milage:

Wednesday 15th October

* Dad and Jacquie (who I live with) are away, so friend Brooke Ledden stayed at Father’s house to assist me with daily living activities.
* 10am went to dentist to get wisdom teeth out x2. Excruciating pain as it was extra sensitive due to the nerve hypersensitivity in my body.
* Left leg was spasming during the day. Very painful and sensitive.
* Discussed night teeth grinding with the dentist and was fitted with a mouth guard to help with this. The grinding only started after the accident and is related to the pain I feel when sleeping.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Newmarket
Milage:

Thursday 16th October

* Dad and Jacquie (who I live with) are away, so friend Brooke Ledden stayed at Father’s house to assist me with daily living activities.
* Attempted to do midwifery study and work on UK midwifery registration, was unable to due to discomfort and pain when sitting.
* Went to shop with Brooke and was unable to walk very far and required a trolley to carry items.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Friday 17th October

* Dad and Jacquie (who I live with) are away, so friend Brooke Ledden stayed at Father’s house to assist me with daily living activities.
* Reduced Kapanol 10mg today, although the pain is still very much there and horrible to cope with, I figure it is there regardless of the level of pain relief to some degree and would prefer to attempt to get off all opioids as soon as possible as I am very aware of the long term negative effects and addiction potential.
* Unable to attend social event with friends due to pain and lack of mobility. This is very upsetting and depressing for me and I am finding it hard to accept.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Saturday 18th October

* Dad and Jacquie (who I live with) are away, so friend Brooke Ledden stayed at Father’s house to assist me with daily living activities.
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Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today

Sunday 19th October

* Dad and Jacquie (who I live with) are away, so friend Brooke Ledden stayed at Father’s house to assist me with daily living activities.
* Woke up crying in sleep again from the nerve pain. Dreamt about being beat up in my sleep again.
* Bleeding reduced when defecating today. Very happy about this.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Monday 20th October

* 2pm appointment with Dr Rice. Appointment went well. Discussed pain management and the fact that I don’t want to have the cordal injection just yet as I am hoping my pain will improve in time. Explain to Dr Rice I am in constant pain currently. Dr Rice advised to stop weaning off Kapanol for now, and to use the pain relief to help with rehabilitation.
* Decided to see Dr Rice for psychology and pain management, notified workcover of this.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wickham Tce
Milage:

Tuesday 21st October

* 10am Physio with Peter Stanton. Discussed the fact that I feel very internally ‘bound up’ by the abdominal scar. Experiencing pain along the scar line daily with movement. Physio advised manovering my scar from side to side with finger pressure. Have been doing this since and also have been putting Rosehip oil on my scar daily to reduce the appearance of it.
* Feel very self conscious by scar and unable to show this part of my body. My partner and I experiencing intimacy issue due to the pain and the issue of body image related to my scar.
* 1:30pm Hydro appointment with Marion Slattery.
* Mum (who is a yoga & meditation teacher) did a meditation session with my to help me cope with the pain and increase my lung volume.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia and Albany Creek
Milage:

Wednesday 22nd October

* Went to the dentist to collect the plate made recently to help me stop grinding my teeth in my sleep. Cost over $600, and this was the cheaper option available.
* Unable to sit at the restaurant my family and I went to for lunch due to pain when sitting on the wooden chair.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Newmarket
Milage:

Thursday 23rd October (3 months since accident)

* Went into work for the first time and handed in assignment for Neonatal Intensive Care Course (which I had on me the day of the accident).
* Realised I felt anxious and stressed when seeing people wearing the uniform as the last time I had seen my work uniform it was cut off me.
* I was bombarded with friends and acquaintances at work asking me about the accident, which I found quite distressing.
* Met with my midwifery boss and discussed a back to work role.
* Felt completely exhausted at the end of the day from doing this.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Woolongabba
Milage:

Friday 24th October

* Did my own hydrotherapy at sanctanary pool.
* Attempted to drive a friend’s automatic car and had to pull over due to being scared on the road.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: City
Milage:

Saturday 25th October

* Went to friend’s engagement party this evening and found it very hard to discuss the accident with so many people. It was one of the first times I was exposed to so many of my friends at once and found it quite hard as I appear to have healed very well but my pain is still hard to bear.
* Had to take extra endone following the party from being on my feet too long.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Paddington
Milage:

Sunday 26th October

* Caught up with friends and again attempted to drive a automatic car and found one of the triggers that made me very anxious behind the wheel is seeing other scooter drivers on the road. Seeing scooter drivers on the road gave me flash backs of the accident.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 27th October

* Very painful day. Woke up from a broken painful sleep. The sheets were wet from the pain I had during the night, as it makes me sweat.
* I felt very nauseous all day due to the pain.
* My scar felt particularly bad today- like I was being sliced from the inside out.
* I tried remedies such as: extra pain relief, taking a bath, meditating. All had little to no effect on my increased pain.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wilston (support from sister)
Milage:

Tuesday 28th October

* 11am appointment with Dr Rice. Advised me to start meditating, which I already had been.
* 1:30pm appointment Hydrotherapy with Marion Slattery.
* Pain was more tolerable today than yesterday.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wickham tce and then Albany Creek
Milage:

Wednesday 29th October

* 9am psychologist appointment- Discussed the effects of the accident on my relationship with Ben and how we have become strained as I am in constant pain and this effects us greatly.
* 10am appointment with GP Dr Tran.
* 11:30am appointment with Dr Clark at Holy Spirit Northside, for rectal bleeding and pain++. Dr Clark discovered fresh and old blood in my colon/ rectum. He explained I have an over-distended colon and the fact that I was not aware of this is potentially related to nerve damage.
* I was very disappointed and upset after hearing this news as I thought it was internal haemorrhoids.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek then Chermside.
Milage:

Thursday 30th October

* 10am physio appointment. Peter told me to increase my fitness/ swimming. I took this advise onboard and went and did a hydro session of my own afterwards.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Friday 31st October

* Went to the coast with Ben and found it very hard to lay on the beach. Obviously this was disappointing as I was unable to go in the surf with him either as my balance was not strong enough for the surf. Felt very incapable of fun, which made me sad and depressed.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Sunshine coast
Milage:

Saturday 1st November

* Had a friend’s hen’s night on that I was unable to enjoy much as I was in a lot of pain.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Indropilly
Milage:

Sunday 2nd November

* Stayed at Ben’s house and was unable to sleep in his bed as his mattress aggravated my pain too much. Had to come home in the middle of the night and this triggered a fight between us as we have little to no intimacy happening due to my pain.
* Ben and I also discussed the fact that potentials to start a family soon is highly unlikely due to my condition and pain. Both very disappointed and sad about that.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Everton Park
Milage:

Monday 3rd November

* 9:30am appointment with Dr Rice.
* 2:30pm appointment with physio Peter Stanton.
* Bought an automatic car today. I bought a volvo station wagon purely because of the safety aspects of the car. Unable to drive it yet as I feel too vunerable on the road.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wickham tce & then St Lucia.
Milage:

Tuesday 4th November

* Did my first exercise other than hydro since the accident. Did my mother’s yoga class. Found this good, but very painful and had to skip most of the exercises.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Samford
Milage:

Wednesday 5th November

* Check up with the dentist regarding my mouth guard. He explained that my muscle fibers in my mouth seemed looser, which was indicative of it working.
* Saw my sisters who were very supportive as I was feeling quietly very depressed about my pain and change in life course.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Newmarket
Milage:

Thursday 6th November

* Did my own hydrotherapy.
* Was going to catch up with friends but had to come home as my left leg was hurting so much I was unable to walk properly.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Paddington
Milage:

Friday 7th November

* 9:30am physio with Peter Stanton.
* 10:30 am acupuncture ($45), paid for myself, not covered by work cover.
* 1pm Hydrotherapy with Marion Slattery.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Saturday 8th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel.

Sunday 9th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel.

Monday 10th November

* Went to a home midwifery association meeting to get involved with the midwifery scene again. Felt very exposed there as I was still using my walking aid and people were asking me what happened.
* Bled quite a lot today when I defecated. Increased prune intake.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 11th November

* 11am Physio appointment with Peter Stanton.
* 2:30pm Hydrotherapy with Marion Slattery.
* Having relationship problems with Ben due to feeling unable to ‘please’ and having little to give due to pain and constant discomfort.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia & Albany Creek.
Milage:

Wednesday 12th November

* Did my own hydrotherapy.
* Caught up with friends and decided to move out into a supportive share house in the near future as I need to take control of some elements of my life even though I still need support, in order to gain some confidence and happiness back.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Paddington
Milage:

Thursday 13th November

* Did my own hydrotherapy session.
* Lots of pain today, required an extra endone tablet. This usually effects my bowels 24hrs afterwards, but was necessary.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 14th November

* 9:30am physio with Peter Stanton.
* 11am acupuncture ($45). The acupuncture is attempting to help with my digestive troubles and help ease the pain when defecating.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Saturday 15th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning


Sunday 16th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning


Monday 17th November

* 11am appointment with Dr Rice.
* Did yoga in the evening with my mother, slight improvement from the last time.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wickham tce then Samford.
Milage:

Tuesday 18th November

* 10:30am physio with Peter Stanton.
* Lots of pain today, required extra pain relief- endone.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Wednesday 19th November

* Did my own hydrotherapy session.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 20th November

* Did yoga with mum again to build strength back. Lots of pain, but again better than last time.
* Unable to get out of bed for most of the day. Too sore and depressed about being sore and the effect it is having on my life.


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Samford
Milage:

Friday 21st November

* 2:30pm- Physio appointment with Peter Stanton
* 3:30pm- Accupuncture ($45).
* Unable to join friends in social events this evening due to mobility restrictions, as a result of the nerve pain.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Saturday 22nd November


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning


Sunday 23rd November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning


Monday 24th November

* 10:15am appointment with Dr Rice.
* Another fight with Ben regarding my needs and his needs not aligning. The strain of the accident is wearing thin on the relationship.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Wickham tce
Milage:

Tuesday 25th November

* Yoga with mum. Slightly improved movement range.
* 2:30pm physio session with Peter Stanton.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia then Samford
Milage:

Wednesday 26th November

* 10am session with psychologist Sigrid. Discussed the relationship issues I am experiencing with Ben since the accident.
* 11:15am appointment with Dr Tran.
* Started driving my car today and felt a little less vulnerable behind the wheel than before.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek
Milage:

Thursday 27th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 28th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 29th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Sunday 30th November

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 1st December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:


Tuesday 2nd December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 3rd December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 4th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 5th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 6th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Sunday 7th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 8th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 9th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 10th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 11th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 12th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 13th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Sunday 14th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 15th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 16th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 17th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 18th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 19th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
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Saturday 20th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
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Sunday 21st December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
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Monday 22nd December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
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Tuesday 23rd December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 24th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 25th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Friday 26th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 27th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Sunday 28th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 29th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 30th December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 31st December

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 1st January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:


Friday 2nd January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 3rd January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Sunday 4th January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Monday 5th January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Tuesday 6th January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Wednesday 7th January

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 8th January

* Did my own hydrotherapy session.

Domestic Cares:

> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Friday 9th January

* Did my own hydrotherapy session.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Saturday 10th January

* Away with friends for friends wedding. Found I needed extra pain relief for late outings due to extra movement during the day.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Sunday 11th January

* Away with friends. Again, needed extra pain relief to keep up with usual activities during day such as general walking.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Monday 12th January

* Away with friends. Was happier being able to discuss current state for feelings with friends and felt a sense of reassurance that I still held my friendships prior to the accident as I felt less of a person due to lack of involvement in social scene since accident.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Tuesday 13th January

* Away with friends. Needed a bath today to help ease the pain at the end of the day. Required extra pain relief.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Wednesday 14th January

* Home from trip away with friends for friend’s wedding. Felt exhausted and in more pain due to extra movement.
* Coping better with bowel pain and constipation from pain relief.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Thursday 15th January

* 10am appointment with Psychologist Sigrid O’Callaham. Discussed break down of relationship with Ben. I felt very upset with circumstances after being at my friend’s wedding as I had hoped Ben and I would be potentially getting married and/or starting a family this year. However, since my accident I have found it very hard to behave the way he knows me as I am in constant pain and am less enthusiastic about life because of that. The ripple effect has made Ben and I fight a lot as a couple and question our future together.
* 1pm Physio appointment with Peter Stanton.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek then St Lucia
Milage:

Friday 16th January

* Slept most of day as I was in a lot f pain and found it difficult to move without triggering more. Had extra endone to help with the pain.
* Did own hydrotherapy session.
Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon (friend’s pool)
Milage:

Saturday 17th January


Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Sunday 18th January

* Friend form the Uk visited to give me information regarding my UK midwifery registration process and UK nursing jobs.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Monday 19th January

* Worked on UK midwifery registration with friend from the UK.
* Needed extra pain relief today from trying to keep up with my friend and his general daily activities.
* Did own hydrotherapy session

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Tuesday 20th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session today.
* Worked on UK neonatal nursing work and UK midwifery registration with friend from the UK again.
* Pain was more tolerable today than yesterday.
* Was told I yelled out ‘Owe’ and was moaning in my sleep with pain.
Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.


Wednesday 21st January

* Did own hydrotherapy session.
* Lots of pain and bleeding when defecating today. Had accidentally eaten wheat yesterday (small amount). This required extra pain relief to help relieve.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Thursday 22nd January

* 10am appointment with Dr Tran. Received a summary of work restrictions for return to work programme.
* 11:30am appointment with Peter Stanton physio.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Albany Creek then St Lucia.
Milage:

Friday 23rd January- 6 months since accident today.

* 8am yoga with mother. Slightly more movement than last class.
* Did own hydrotherapy session.
Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 24th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session.
* Walking with a limp today from the pain on left leg/ right hip.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Sunday 25th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session today.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Monday 26th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session today.
* Was meant to go to the beach with friends but decided not t as I was uncomfortable showing my scar in public and felt very self conscious about it and also was not comfortable last time I lay on the sand and hurt my back. Stay in instead and felt quite down about that.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Tuesday 27th January

* 11:30am physio appointment with Peter Stanton.
* 1pm appointment with work. Discussed back to work role and schedual. Was very disappointed that I would not be going back to work in the same capacity or role as before.
Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: St Lucia then Woolongabba.
Milage:

Wednesday 28th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session.
* Lots of pain in pelvis today, hard to walk from it.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Thursday 29th January

* Did own hydrotherapy session today.
* Attempted meditation and yoga on own to help with pain.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon (friend’s pool for hydro)
Milage:

Friday 30th January

* Own hydrotherapy session today.
* Pain slightly improved today but was told from flat mates that I was yelling ouch in my sleep again and had woken up in a sweat.

Domestic Cares:
> Showering
> Cooking
> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Spring Hill
To: Bardon
Milage:

Saturday 31st January

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Sunday 1st February

* Own hydrotherapy session today.
* Feeling very nervous about returning to work next week and having to put uniform on again for the first time since the accident.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Spring HIll
Milage:

Monday 2nd February

* 8:45am appointment with Dr Rice.
* 10:30am appointment with Dr Tran.
* Grandfather died today, very sad I did not get to see him before he died or since the accident.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Spring Hill then Albany Creek.
Milage:

Tuesday 3rd February

* Worked for the first time in Antenatal clinic 8:30am till 12:30am.
* Felt sore and tired at the end of the shift.
* Dissapointed I am not returning to work in the same capacity as I left work in. Very disheartening I feel as though the accident has set me back professionally.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba
Milage:

Wednesday 4th February

* Rested after working yesterday, had quite a painful morning.
* Did own hydrotherapy session.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Spring HIll
Milage:

Thursday 5th February

* 1130am appointment with physio Peter Stanton.
* Had a fall today and had significantly increased pain afterwards, required endone.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Friday 6th February

* Was meant to work second shift today (8:30am till 12:30am), too sore after fall yesterday and decided it was not a good idea.
* Rested.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Saturday 7th February

* Extra pain from fall decreased today.
* Constant nerve pain in left leg, unable to socialise with friends as I was too sore today.
Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Sunday 8th February

* Grandfather’s funeral.
* Had trouble standing for the ceremony due to the pain in my left leg and back.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Goldcoast
Milage:

Monday 9th February

* 2:45pm appointment to see Dr Lanigan regarding scar treatment. Queried if I could have something put into my scar to help it relax, as it feels ‘binded’ against my organs since the accident.
* My abdomen doesn’t digest as well as it used to before the accident and I have trouble digesting certain foods such as wheat and I thought scar treatment might help in some way.
* Unfortunately there is nothing Dr Lanigan could do to help my scar’s symptoms or appearance.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Wickham Tce
Milage:

Tuesday 10th February

* 9am appointment with physio Peter Stanton.
* Worked 1-5pm in Antenatal Clinic.
* Had lots of pain in the middle of my lower back, which is more than it, used to be, Peter is focusing on helping that in the physio sessions at the moment.
* Pain at work enough to make me slightly distracted from my task and unable to concentrate as well as I remember being able to before the accident.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia then Woolongabba
Milage:

Wednesday 11th February

* Worked 1-5pm in Antenatal Clinic.
* Trying to understand that this is a transitional phase at work, but still feeling very disappointed at the lack of control I have over my situation professionally and the time lost and further time it will take to get back to where I already was prior to the accident.
* Finding work painful and upsetting as it is not rewarding as I do lesser jobs than I used to due to my injuries.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba
Milage:

Thursday 12th February

* 8am appointment Thomas Creevey to help with bone alignment.
* 1:30pm appointment with physio Peter Stanton.
* Pain reduced this afternoon, no extra pain relief required after appointments.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Stretton then St Lucia
Milage:

Friday 13th February

* 8:30am appointment for Cordall Injection at Conossa Private Hospital. Proceedure by Dr Ray.
* In large amounts of pain afterwards++.
* Unable to do anything else for the rest of the day.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Canossa Hospital, Oxley.
Milage:

Saturday 14th February

* Recovering from procedure, still in lots more pain than normal and feeling numb along my left buttock.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Sunday 15th February
* Left side of buttock remained numb and body very tender. Extra pain relief required to get through the day (endone).
* Feeling very disappointed that I am feeling no relief from the cordal injection.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Monday 16th February

* Feeling little positive effect from the cordal injection.
* 9:30am appointment with Dr Rice.
* 11:15 appointment with Dr Tran.
* 5:45pm meditation class.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
From:Milton
To: Wickham tce then Albany creek then Samford
Milage:

Tuesday 17th February

* 9:30am physio appointment with Peter Stanton.
* Worked in Antenatal Clinic 1-5pm.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia then Woolongabba
Milage:

Wednesday 18th February

* Did own hydrotherapy session.
* Pain slightly more tolerable today.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Spring Hill
Milage:

Thursday 19th February

* Work 8:30am – 12:30am in Antenatal Clinic
* Coped better with this shift than any other shift so far. Better at concentrating on task and coping with the pain of sitting for long periods of time or walking faster than I do outside of the work environment.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba
Milage:

Friday 20th February

* 8am appointment with Physio Peter Stanton.
* Worked on back pain again- definitely increased back pain since the cordal injection.
* Had a weird numb sensation in left arm and hand for the first time today, similar to the numb sensation in left leg.
* Caught up with a friend from work and ended up in tears discussing my career, realised how upset I am with where I am at professionally due to the accident.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Saturday 21st February

* Woke with pain in back and left leg.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

No related travel today.

Sunday 22nd February

* Stayed home all day due to back pain and left leg pain.
* Decided to start taking regular pain relief again as the cordal injection has not covered enough pain relief to allow me to stay off the medication (even though I very much want to be off the medication).

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:
No related travel today.

Monday 23rd February

* Worked 10am – 2pm in Antenatal Clinic.
* 2:45pm appointment with Dr Rice- discussed new pain relief regime (5-10mg of oxycontin/ morphine, twice a day).
* Started my midwifery masters again. Was meant to have finshed my masters but could not complete it due to the accident 2nd semester 2008. Have decided to do one subject per semester this year as opposed to 2 subjects in 1st semester to complete my masters, as I feel I may not cope with the same work load as before due to the distracting constant pain I feel.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba then Wickham Tce.
Milage:

Tuesday 24th February

* Surgical review at the Royal Brisbane Hospital seeing Dr Hopkins- How is happy with my progress and that I am continuing to see Dr Clark, and feels there is no further treatment required for his area (gastroenterologist).
* 10:30am Physio appointment with Peter Stanton.
* Worked 1-5pm in Antenatal Clinic. Required an endone to get through shift as back pain was so bad.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Royal Brisbane Hospital then St Lucia then Woolongabba.
Milage:

Wednesday 25th February

* Slept well due to taking medication before bed.
* Spent day with sister whom was supportive about my disappointment related to my current role at work.
* Did own hydrotherapy.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Bardon
Milage:

Thursday 26th February

* Worked 8:30am till 12:30am. Had a good shift with improved concentration due to reduced pain.
* Making an effort to be positive about role at work and life in general.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba.
Milage:

Friday 27th February

* 8:30am physio with Peter Stanton- worked on back. Back has had increased pain and tightness since the cordal injection.
* Did own hydrotherapy.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia
Milage:

Saturday 28th February

* Went to Stradbroke Island with friends. Unable to ride a bike with everyone else due to the pain and pelvic injuries.
* Unable to camp due to back pain and sleeping on the ground triggering pain.
* Swam in ocean and did own hydrotherapy.
* Required extra pain relief to keep up with friends activities during the day.
Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Stradbroke Island.
Milage:

Sunday 1st March

* Went shopping with friends and found it hard to walk and try shoes on due to left leg pain.
* Very tired and cranky at the end of the day due to the pain.
* Started the day with some hydrotherapy of my own.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Bardon.
Milage:

Monday 2nd March

* Unable walk properly from the pain in my leg and back.
* Cried in my sleep. Required extra pain relief during the night and sleeping pill.
* Call into work and told them I was unable to work today.
* Went to dad’s and had acupuncture.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba
Milage:

Tuesday 3rd March

* 9am appointment with physio Peter Stanton. Helped with the pain from yesterday.
* 12noon Hydro appointment with Marion Slattery.
* 2:45pm appointment with Dr Rice. Discussed regular pain relief required currently and coping with work hours?

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia, Albany Creek then Wickham Tce.
Milage:

Wednesday 4th March

* Work 1-5pm. Had a better shift than prior and felt less pain and exhaustion at the end of it.
* 9am appointment with Thomas Clearly for bone realignment work.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Stretton then woolongabba.
Milage:

Thursday 5th March

* 8am physio appointment with Peter Stanton.
* 10am Appointment with Dr Tran (GP)- decided to put work hours up to 3x 6hrly shifts per wk.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: St Lucia then Albany Creek.
Milage:

Friday 6th March

* Worked 8:30 till 12:30pm. Good shift. Still back pain during and after shift.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba.
Milage:

Saturday 7th March & Sunday 8th March

* Improved pain with pain relief over the weekend.
* did own hydrotherapy.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Monday 9th March

* Worked 11am- 5pm. Very sore back after work, required a nap and extra pain relief.
* Did own hydrotherapy in the morning.

Domestic Cares:

> Laundry
> Driving
> Cleaning

Travel:

From:Milton
To: Woolongabba.
Milage:

Tuesday 10th March

Wednesday 11th March

Thursday 12th March

Friday 13th March

Saturday 14th March

Sunday 15th March

Monday 16th March

Tuesday 17th March

Wednesday 18th March

Thursday 19th March

Friday 20th March

Saturday 21st March

Sunday 22nd March

Monday 23rd March

Tuesday 24th March

Wednesday 25th March

Thursday 26th March
Friday 27th March

Saturday 28th March

Sunday 29th March

Monday 30th March

Tuesday 31st March