Category: Keep Going!

The Road to Recovery

by traceyrawoot, posted in chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, healing, Keep Going!, Lupus, memoirs, mental health, Motivation, New Normal, Pain, pain management, self care, Uncategorized

"What the hell did I get myself into?". These words played in my head many times during the weeks after I had gone under the knife. I was advised that the staples would have to come out on the 5th of November. 25 days. I obviously did research on staple care. For complicated incisions, like … Continue reading The Road to Recovery

WTH? I DID NOT ANTICIPATE THIS POST OP NIGHTMARE!

by traceyrawoot, posted in aches and pains, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, Educate Yourself, fibromyalgia, healing, hospitals, Keep Going!, Lupus, mental health, Motivation, New Endeavour, New Normal, Pain, pain management, physiotherapist, positivity, spoonie, Uncategorized

Warning! If medical visuals make you squeamish please be aware that there are medical pics contained in this post. It was a cold, stormy night... okay no it wasn't but it was really early, dark out and very cold! I had set my alarm because I needed to be at the hospital early in the … Continue reading WTH? I DID NOT ANTICIPATE THIS POST OP NIGHTMARE!

Lockdown got you down? This post might help with that.

by traceyrawoot, posted in covid 19, fun post, In this together!, Keep Going!, laugh a little, Motivation, positivity, quarantine, Uncategorized

It’s a crazy time. Life as we know it has completely changed and continues to change as we navigate this pandemic. I know, in South Africa, at first, we were united against the fight, but as levels were introduced things started getting muddy. You could see your hairdresser…. Online. You are not allowed to buy … Continue reading Lockdown got you down? This post might help with that.