It's all lies - whatever.
I went to the orthopedist on Tuesday. The good news is that he said my left elbow isn't actually fractured, just bruised badly. That makes no sense to me since there is no visible bruise and it hurts worse than the other areas. My right elbow is fractured but just needs a sling. There's a lovely bruise with a gorgeous indigo tint to it. You'd love it. My left wrist is fractured - the navicular/scaphoid bone? They said it's an important bone and takes a long time to heal: 8-10 weeks in a splint. I asked about biking and he said there's just too much vibration. I mentioned the ride this summer and he said "yeah, you won't be doing that." I knew it already, but was holding out on the slim chance I could be healed in 6 weeks. No such luck.
Anyway, I really am feeling a lot better and can move more easily now that the big huge things on both arms are gone. I can shower and brush my own hair and drink a cup of coffee without a straw. But my training rides are over for now. I am pretty bummed but will find a way to volunteer. Jim and I are still coming up and we'll still have fun times USA.
I went to the orthopedist on Tuesday. The good news is that he said my left elbow isn't actually fractured, just bruised badly. That makes no sense to me since there is no visible bruise and it hurts worse than the other areas. My right elbow is fractured but just needs a sling. There's a lovely bruise with a gorgeous indigo tint to it. You'd love it. My left wrist is fractured - the navicular/scaphoid bone? They said it's an important bone and takes a long time to heal: 8-10 weeks in a splint. I asked about biking and he said there's just too much vibration. I mentioned the ride this summer and he said "yeah, you won't be doing that." I knew it already, but was holding out on the slim chance I could be healed in 6 weeks. No such luck.
Anyway, I really am feeling a lot better and can move more easily now that the big huge things on both arms are gone. I can shower and brush my own hair and drink a cup of coffee without a straw. But my training rides are over for now. I am pretty bummed but will find a way to volunteer. Jim and I are still coming up and we'll still have fun times USA.
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How come the Xray says "SIZES ARE APPROXIMATE"??? Isn't it an ... xray?
Bummer Polly. So sorry this happened - although it is good news that everything isn't fractured. That "bruise" on your left elbow will probably show itself weeks from now. Hmmm, you can't ride, but you'll be there....does that mean we get to order you around...I mean ask you to do things for us? You could be the snack and water girl!
Yeah - just call me Go-fer. As long as you don't need anything in a hurry - I can put a little tote bag around my neck to carry things.
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