Can you believe that it’s been a year since I spent three weeks in rehab? Where has the time gone? I distinctly remember the nerves I felt the weeks leading up to the programme as if it was last month. The apprehension, the anticipation, the terror. I was terrified, I’ll openly admit that; it was…
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Three Month Follow-Up: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme
If you pop by here often, you’ll know that in August I spent three weeks in Stanmore hospital undertaking their incredible pain management programme. Last week I went back for my three month follow-up; my actual follow-up was supposed to be in November but I couldn’t make it as I went home for my nephews…
What I Learnt at RNOH Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme
‘They tried to make me go to rehab’…and I went. I’m on my fourth week home from spending three weeks in Stanmore, on the amazing, life-changing Pain Management Programme. I intend on writing more in-depth posts about various things I learnt during my time in hospital but thought I’d give you a little inside scoop of what…
Rehab Fam: Amazing Friends from RNOH
So many people have asked me how I got on during my three week stay in RNOH Stanmore for Pain Management and are surprised by my answer of ‘amazing’ or ‘I bloody loved it.’It’s the truth, other than learning about my condition and ways to manage it, I made some incredible friends. Every night when…
Week Three: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Eight
| Day One | That was my last night in the hotel; I can’t believe I’m already in my final week of rehab. I arrived at Stanmore at 9 am and unpacked my things ready for the weekend review. I completed the majority of my goals but didn’t download WorkRave as I was being stubborn…
Week Two: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Seven
| Day One | I stayed at a hotel again last night and had a decent night’s sleep. I arrived on the ward at 9 am and the nurses helped me in with my bags; after unpacking I went for a Weekend Review and the group shared whether they had achieved their weekend goals. I…
Week One: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Six
| Day One | I had a very early start and didn’t sleep well. I Skyped my best friends and boyfriend last night for some last minute encouragement. My bags were brought in from the car by one of the nurses so I didn’t have to struggle and I was shown to my bed. My…
It’s Almost Time: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Five
I can’t quite believe how fast this has come around. Three more sleeps and I’m off into hospital for my three week in-patient stay for Pain Management. I’m so anxious just writing this. It’s such a good job that I booked a hotel for the night before because I know on Monday morning the last…
I’ve Got a Date: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Four
My in-patient date for Stanmore, RNOH, came and I felt sick as soon as I opened the letter. My initial thought – ‘I don’t want to go’, my stomach churned and anxiety kicked in. It was real now, I was actually going into hospital for three weeks. THREE WEEKS! The admission date is August 3rd, if…
Pre-Assessment Time: Stanmore Pain Management and Rehabilitation Programme, Part Three
The day of my appointment finally came, my anxiety was through the roof, I was in a lot of pain and a bad mood. I’m usually in a bad mood when I have a hospital appointment but this was worse as I knew I’d be there for up to two hours and this was the…