Ash is in hospital

ashman · Sunday at 6:59 PM

Well a new week and 2x more rehab this week, but the lost of our freedom of not being able to get out and about is starting to have a mental effect on both of us, have to rely on others just to go and do the shopping, The old Landy is no good for me or Debra to drive again and we need a car that can be modified for my left leg driving and Debra leg will never be the same, so the hunt is on, but for me to drive again I have to prove that I can so a few hurdles for me.

I just wrote to my solicitor about the need for a new car and the mental state we are both in without one, Debra is allowed to drive now but we need a auto as the landy now is too hard for her and be impossible for me with one leg and the insurance people will be paying for the mods to what ever car we get that we both can drive.

We missed a family do this weekend because the party was a distant away and had no one to take us, would have cost us too much for a cab or ubar as being a old age pensioner the cost are too high for us.

I just want to get back to a near normal life we had before the accident, it will never be the same as before but for our mental health we need to get on with life, so over waiting for help to get around just to do normal things, family and friends have been great but I hate asking for help just to get around, will see what happens.

Ashley

Flatspot · Monday at 2:09 AM

Ash, maybe a daft question, sorry. What do you have planned for changing gear on the Norton as your new leg won’t have an ankle to ‘lift up’ - heel and toe lever maybe?

btw, CNW starter kit is a superb addition to have, along with a suitable Lithium battery. I’m using a Shorai LFX21A6-BS12, smaller, lighter and more power 21AH 315CCA on my 74 mk2a.

ashman · Monday at 4:08 AM

Flatspot said:
Ash, maybe a daft question, sorry. What do you have planned for changing gear on the Norton as your new leg won’t have an ankle to ‘lift up’ - heel and toe lever maybe?

btw, CNW starter kit is a superb addition to have, along with a suitable Lithium battery. I’m using a Shorai LFX21A6-BS12, smaller, lighter and more power 21AH 315CCA on my 74 mk2a.

Not sure yet how things will go with gear change, haven't thought about it just yet but will work around that when the time is ready, thinking I should be able to lift the leg/foot up to put in gear and push down with the leg foot to go up the gears, anyway be a while yet before I get there.

I have a good battery supplier near me so will talk to them when its time to decide what size or battery I need and make the battery tray/mount to fit the battery I decide on, I get the starter kit mounted before I make any decisions on gear change and battery size.

Ashley

robs ss · Monday at 4:27 AM

In the early 80's I had broken my left lower leg (tibia & fibula) and was in plaster for nearly seven months.
That's too long not to ride my 1000 Katana - so... where there' a will there's a way.
I could change down okay but changing up was a problem.
My solution was to tie a length of 6mm cord around the change lever toe-piece and secured it at the back of the fuel tank. I left a bit of slack and could change up using my left hand..
Worked well (for me

)

So - some type of partial hand shift might be good for you too Ash.
Cheers

ashman · Tuesday at 2:00 AM

Well got my new leg Thursday, Tuesday I lost my new leg, no not really had rehab this afternoon and they took my new leg off me after a session of walking on it, I knew they were as part of the training to learn to walk right with my peg leg they keeping hold of it till I do a few more sessions with them, next rehab session is this Friday and next week 2 more sessions but I have the leg back next week as I have to take it back to the peg leg makers for a tune up.

I wasn't happy about losing my leg for the second time but I got to abide by the trainers of peg leg land and I got to do things the right way and not my bad way lol, but I am doing pretty good as they are already thinking my upgrade from the training leg to my full time leg is sooner than later and will see how things go this week and next week sessions and have a talk with the leg makers, they might be coming up next week to one of my rehab sessions to talk about it.

While walking today they video taped me walking from different angles and had found a few things I have to readjust too with using my hips and weight load, only minor things but so far they are very happy in my progress in the short time I been with them, I just want to do the right thing, it's bloody hard work learning to walk with a peg leg.

I just got to do the right thing with my training and do as I am told to get it right, but mind you the amputee trainers all have their real legs to stand and walk on and don't I let them know, its not the learning to do things right its more training the brain to do it right as its not the same as walking on real legs, but I am progressing a lot quicker than most other learner amputees.

Ashley

ashman · 2026-05-22T15:40:06-0600

Well been a few days since I reported, been a bit busy with rehab, learning to walk again is bit harder than I thought, its different to walking with 2 normal legs and training the hips to do the work of a calf mussel after Tuesday's training session up at rehab my hips were a bit sore the next day, its not just the hip that I have to get use too, its standing straight and arse slightly forward, shoulders level and leaning to the right before I take a step, is just not the same with normal walking on 2 normal legs and training the brain to walk differently to how I use to walk, its fu cking hard work.

While having the leg on the rehab trainers were a bit concern with a pressure point of the mould and front of my knee so they asked the leg makers to check it out so on Monday I have to take the leg back to the makers, but Friday session at rehab that pressure point was ok after my session so they sort of freaked out to soon as the stump and knee was sitting where it was suppose to be sitting, but they gave me my leg back for the weekend to take it to the leg makers, and back for rehab on Tuesday, Thursday while up at rehab next week the 3 members of the leg makers are coming up to rehab as well to see how things are going and to see if any adjustments are needed before they make my full time leg, so a lot happening next week for me and my new leg.

I been told over the weekend to fit the leg on 2x a day for 30minutes each time and to stand up on the leg but not to do much walking so my stump and skin get use to its, of course I am going to do some walking, but I be keeping an eye on the stump and skin to make sure there is no rubbing as I don't want any sores or open skin that will put me back so only short walks for me and not allowed to walk with the leg using my crutches.

I have a mate coming over today for a few days before he heads back to Thailand next week to his Thai wife, so he will give me a hand to pull the lift table out and move it into my workshop as well roll the Norton up on it so I can start the work and mods needed to fit the ES kit, I will work on it when I have spare time and when I feel like doing work in between my rehab workouts and recovery.

My new wheelchair has been approved by the insurance company and it's getting made for my requirements so be a while before I get it, but it's a super lightweight and painted Farrie red so it be quick lol, so now got to start pushing for a new car once all the medical certificates for our long term injuries is filled out and sent to the insurers to push for a new car that both of us can drive, Debra be right but has to be modified for my left foot driving.

Well that's all folks.

Ashley

concours · 2026-05-22T15:59:42-0600

ashman said:
Well been a few days since I reported, been a bit busy with rehab, learning to walk again is bit harder than I thought, its different to walking with 2 normal legs and training the hips to do the work of a calf mussel after Tuesday's training session up at rehab my hips were a bit sore the next day, its not just the hip that I have to get use too, its standing straight and arse slightly forward, shoulders level and leaning to the right before I take a step, is just not the same with normal walking on 2 normal legs and training the brain to walk differently to how I use to walk, its fu cking hard work.

While having the leg on the rehab trainers were a bit concern with a pressure point of the mould and front of my knee so they asked the leg makers to check it out so on Monday I have to take the leg back to the makers, but Friday session at rehab that pressure point was ok after my session so they sort of freaked out to soon as the stump and knee was sitting where it was suppose to be sitting, but they gave me my leg back for the weekend to take it to the leg makers, and back for rehab on Tuesday, Thursday while up at rehab next week the 3 members of the leg makers are coming up to rehab as well to see how things are going and to see if any adjustments are needed before they make my full time leg, so a lot happening next week for me and my new leg.

I been told over the weekend to fit the leg on 2x a day for 30minutes each time and to stand up on the leg but not to do much walking so my stump and skin get use to its, of course I am going to do some walking, but I be keeping an eye on the stump and skin to make sure there is no rubbing as I don't want any sores or open skin that will put me back so only short walks for me and not allowed to walk with the leg using my crutches.

I have a mate coming over today for a few days before he heads back to Thailand next week to his Thai wife, so he will give me a hand to pull the lift table out and move it into my workshop as well roll the Norton up on it so I can start the work and mods needed to fit the ES kit, I will work on it when I have spare time and when I feel like doing work in between my rehab workouts and recovery.

My new wheelchair has been approved by the insurance company and it's getting made for my requirements so be a while before I get it, but it's a super lightweight and painted Farrie red so it be quick lol, so now got to start pushing for a new car once all the medical certificates for our long term injuries is filled out and sent to the insurers to push for a new car that both of us can drive, Debra be right but has to be modified for my left foot driving.

Well that's all folks.

Ashley

Thank you for sharing.

Jerry Doe · 2026-05-22T16:02:01-0600

Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the update. It sounds like you are doing the best you can in this situation. Please keep us updated, especially on the bike progress

Cheers, Jerry

ashman · 2026-05-22T18:05:12-0600

Jerry Doe said:
Hi Ashley,
Thanks for the update. It sounds like you are doing the best you can in this situation. Please keep us updated, especially on the bike progress
Cheers, Jerry

Well I enjoy reporting on my progress it helps with my recovery as well Debra and everyone seems to like the updates, I accepted my injuries from day one it's now time to get back on track with my life as well Debra, it's been hard for both of us but having a good positive outlook things are better for me, Debra is having a bit of a hard time with the pain she has in her knee and suffering artiest doesn't help, but I try to encourage her to push through the pain, she has a physio come here once a week and her wounds have healed up so no more nurse visits every 2 or 3 days a week, she is also getting around slowly but better than she was, she is doing better than I through she would.

How's the Holiday going In NZ Jerry seeing family again is always good, I wore the T shirt the other day to rehab and had a few comments from a patient waiting in the transit area to come home as well Britt my trainer liked it as well, not cold enough for the sweat shirt, but things are starting to cool down here as winter is not too far away now, both shirt and sweat shirt fit both of us perfect, lucky guess for both of us and a big thank you to you and your wife and the hearts and kisses from your wife.

We both still have a ways to go but we are getting there, our lives have changed forever but getting back on track with life is very important to me as well Debra and having the support from everyone, from family, friends and my close mates makes a big different to our lives as is, we both be back on top soon.

Ashley

grandpaul · 2026-05-23T07:56:18-0600

ashman said:
... I wore the T shirt the other day to rehab and had a few comments from a patient waiting in the transit area to come home as well Britt my trainer liked it as well...

What am I missing? Funny shirt? Norton shirt?

Jerry Doe · 2026-05-23T08:40:21-0600

ashman said:
Well I enjoy reporting on my progress it helps with my recovery as well Debra and everyone seems to like the updates, I accepted my injuries from day one it's now time to get back on track with my life as well Debra, it's been hard for both of us but having a good positive outlook things are better for me, Debra is having a bit of a hard time with the pain she has in her knee and suffering artiest doesn't help, but I try to encourage her to push through the pain, she has a physio come here once a week and her wounds have healed up so no more nurse visits every 2 or 3 days a week, she is also getting around slowly but better than she was, she is doing better than I through she would.

How's the Holiday going In NZ Jerry seeing family again is always good, I wore the T shirt the other day to rehab and had a few comments from a patient waiting in the transit area to come home as well Britt my trainer liked it as well, not cold enough for the sweat shirt, but things are starting to cool down here as winter is not too far away now, both shirt and sweat shirt fit both of us perfect, lucky guess for both of us and a big thank you to you and your wife and the hearts and kisses from your wife.

We both still have a ways to go but we are getting there, our lives have changed forever but getting back on track with life is very important to me as well Debra and having the support from everyone, from family, friends and my close mates makes a big different to our lives as is, we both be back on top soon.

Ashley

Thanks for the update. Glad you like the access Norton shirts! I am back in Colorado now enjoying the spring weather. Keep us updated!

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