About time it happened...

[Imperfect1]

So sorry Cody! I'm always afraid of slipping on the ice too! May I recommend YakTrax to you? I'm just about to get a set myself --- they're like chains --- and easy to attach to any shoe, and I've heard they're really effective.

 

[Prisoner]

Interesting. I do a lot of walking in the winter (and slipping, I guess.) so these would be nice to use.

 

[Kari]

Prisoner, sorry to hear what's happened. As I was just recently forced to use my computers only with one working hand with trackball and on-screen display, mostly lying in bed, I believe I can give you a nice tip.

I got this, and it really made a big difference:



Kari

 

[Prisoner]

That is really interesting... I'd get that even if I didn't have this injury. It looks neat.

 

[noobvious]

Well, the inevitable has occurred today. I managed to slip on some ice and fell on my arm. Ended up with a nice clean break. xD

Now I am in a cast and am typing this with my right...
X-rays.

I just thought you guys might be interested. Maybe it's just the meds. Lol

That sucks.....hope you mend quickly. I've been fortunate, broken my leg twice but never had to deal with a cast. Hope you don't do much with the left hand....

 

[Prisoner]

This thread is crawling with innuendo. xD
Eh, being ambidextrous helps, but doors will not be fun... but I guess I have legs for a reason.

 

[Prisoner]

Things appear to have gotten a little worse. Today I went back in to see how the bone was setting. It didn't exactly set... it went from about 50% off to a full 100% off. So I have to go into surgery tomorrow and get a plate or sorts put in to keep it aligned, or something along those lines.

The "fun" thing is that I learned that the break is close to a major nerve that controls my hand functions. So all I can do is pray that this surgeon knows what he's doing. But I think he does.

 

[jfar]

The best of luck tomorrow.

 

[Imperfect1]

Prisoner, before you go rushing into surgery, don't you think you should see a 2nd surgeon for at least a 'second opinion'??? I know that I wouldn't go into surgery without a second opinion --- especially since you've been told the break is close to a major nerve --- and especially since you seem a little unsure about the surgeon. Best of luck to you!

 

[Prisoner]

Well, I'm only 15. I wouldn't be able to contact a second one.
My parents are calling the shots here, and it seems like they're okay with it.
And thanks for the luck.

 

[A Guy]

Best of luck, I'm sure things will go well for you. A Guy

 

[noobvious]

Things appear to have gotten a little worse. Today I went back in to see how the bone was setting. It didn't exactly set... it went from about 50% off to a full 100% off. So I have to go into surgery tomorrow and get a plate or sorts put in to keep it aligned, or something along those lines.

The "fun" thing is that I learned that the break is close to a major nerve that controls my hand functions. So all I can do is pray that this surgeon knows what he's doing. But I think he does.

Hope it goes smoothly for you tomorrow.....we'll keep our fingers crossed.

 

[Prisoner]

Thanks, guys.

The ironic thing? I found out (parents told me yesterday) that they bought, of all things, a drum kit. Back in September, they put this kit on layaway and were planning to pick it up today while I was at school, but now that's not a possibility for them.

Awesome Christmas present, horrible timing... Just my luck. XD

 

[A Guy]

Thanks, guys.

The ironic thing? I found out (parents told me yesterday) that they bought, of all things, a drum kit. Back in September, they put this kit on layaway and were planning to pick it up today while I was at school, but now that's not a possibility for them.

Awesome Christmas present, horrible timing... Just my luck. XD

Bummer...you sure one of the neighbors didn't push you, knowing a drum kit was on it's way?? Sorry, couldn't resist

A Guy

 

[Prisoner]

Lol. Nice one.

Well, the surgery went just fine. My arm hurts like hell, but that's the price you pay.

 

[Imperfect1]

So glad to hear you got through the surgery okay Prisoner. Sounds like your pain medication isn't working too well for you. If that's the case, you can ask your parents to ask your doctor for something different instead. People react differently to pain medication and one may work much better than another.

 

[Prisoner]

Well, I've been taking some Vicodin that the doctor prescribed for me, and it works well, but my arm still hurts when I move it at all. So I've got it on a pillow next to me while I play around on the computer.

 

[A Guy]

Glad you got through it ok, hope you will be able to play the violin again Hand seems ok? I know you were concerbned about that nerve. A Guy

 

[DirtyElf]

lol you're 15. hope you heal quickly.

 

[Prisoner]

Hand's a little hard for movement. The nerve got messed with or something, not sure how. But it'll recover soon.