Friday, November 21, 2008
it's official
I have a fracture in my left elbow. Actually, I don't know exactly where, but it's very near my left elbow if not in it. I got a temporary "OCL" cast on it tonight, and I have to see an orthopedic surgeon bright & early Monday morning at 7:30 to get a huge, heavy permanent cast from above my left elbow down to my hand. I guess I'll have it on for 6 weeks or so. I'm sure I'll have my "moments" during that time, but for right now at least, I see this as a time to sit back (metaphorically), reassess, rest, and in effect start over. I will have to learn how to do things with only my right hand--thank God my right arm is ok. Two summers ago when I tore my right rotator cuff, I had to do things with only my left hand. But this is different. It will be interesting.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Lord have mercy Suzanne! Thanks be to God it was only your elbow that is fractured. You could have hit your head or something!!! Your guardian angel was with you protecting you!
ReplyDeletePrayers ascend. Take care and don't push too hard. Okay?!
You poor thing. {{{gentle hugs}}} and prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are *so* awful. Prayers going up for you!
ReplyDeleteLord, have mercy. Prayers ascending from the Antipodes.
ReplyDeleteawww, I'm so sorry. I hope you get some pampering during this time!
ReplyDelete