Good morning 😀
If you followed yesterday mornings post you would have read that I was UBER excited for my doctor’s appointment for the “6 weeks and get your cast off” appointment. Summer has been slightly WARMER when it feels like you are constantly wearing a sweater over your left arm.
Yet – after the removal of the cast and the x-rays that followed, my doctor was not liking the lack of cartilage around the break. Apparently, the cartilage is what protects the bones and with out that building up like it should I am overly susceptible to break my finger again.
Not cool for this girl who wants her life back.
My doctor said he wanted to have an orthopedic surgeon (henceforth known as: O.S. as this is two long words and I am typing completely with my right hand) look at it so that is my next step coming up on Monday afternoon. I am told one of two things will happen:
1. O.S. will say that I just need to keep the cast on a while longer to fully heal.
2. O.S. says this is not working, I go in for surgery, they re-break my finger and put pins in it so it will be stronger.
PLEASE help me pray for door #1.
I came home pretty distraught yesterday afternoon. I actually cried for the first time during this whole accident. But… going into late afternoon, after reading on my deck for a while, doing a little shopping, and an iced coffee… I have come to terms with what will be… will be.
So… that said…
where does that leave me with today’s previously scheduled Warrior dash event that I have been signed up for since January?
Well…. I am back and forth. I am going and I am at least cheering my friend on. However, looking at the route, I think I can still do most of it, as long as I can go around the things that require me to use my hand. I will be talking to the registration people when I get there today. I am still undecided.
Have a great Saturday – whatever I do I should have some pretty interesting pictures for tomorrow mornings post.
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I am rooting for whatever is best for your finger, and hopefully that is number 1!
Thanks Nicole,thats a great way to put it… if I want to stay as active I need to be up for the best option too. 😀
So sorry that it yesterday didn’t have the outcome you hoped for. Hopefully Monday’s visit will go well. Have fun today. Hopefully you’ll be able to forget about it for a while.
Thank you Jill, I really had a blast today!
HOpe you find a way to participate — even as cheerleader.
I’ll keep my fingers crossed for the first option.
Thanks Beth – I did a partial and had a lot of fun 😀
Oh, isn’t it frustrating when events play out like this? But you seem to be handling this with aplomb, and I’m sure that you will make the most of it all. Enjoy today’s event, either as an onlooker or partial participant.
Here’s MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT
Thanks Laurel 😀
I’m rooting for #1 too! I’ve never had a cast but think it would drive me crazy. I had a splint on my finger earlier this year and just about went bonkers.
It really is driving me crazy Kathy! It has put a stop to my spring and summer… no garden, no changes to my flower beds, no group power, and no kick boxing.
It has been a change to my lifestyle.
Sorry to hear about your finger not healing as it should. Hears hoping for door #1 too! Take care 🙂
Thanks Nikki-Ann, I appreciate that 😀
I will be praying that the doctor will give you answer #1 so that you won’t have to go through surgery and rebreaking and all of that trauma.
😦 I know you were so looking forward to getting back to your regular routine without Casty. Everything will work out for good. I hope that you have a great time at the event today whether you participate or not.
Thanks Christine – I half participated and had a blast. Will know more about the finger after Monday.
Wishing you all the best with the O.S. appointment. I know the frustration of a body that can’t keep up with all the things I want to do! Have been reading your entries for a while now and thought it time I said hello!
Michelle (in Sydney, Aus).
Thank you Michelle 🙂
I have friends that live is Australia, not sure what part… Loren and Yaz Keller
I too will be cheering for door #1. If by some chance door #2 should open I would get more than one O.S.’s opinion … as I discovered when I had my knees repaired.
Thanks Leslie! I just really want to move forward and be done with this 😀
Door #1!!!!!!!!!
I am with you Barbara! 😀
Oh no no no no no no. That re-breaking of the finger just can’t happen…not if my good wishes have anything to do with it!
Thanks Jill… things are looking up. I am cast free and they are going to look at it again next Monday. I think I am going to be ok without the surgery! 😀