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Big Spill 2014 – Broken Arm – Update 2

October 29, 2014

Sadly, there just isn’t much going on right now so not much to post about.

I can tell you that having a broken arm (humerus) really stinks.

I’ve been making frequent trips to the doctor so he can keep tabs on the healing process. He seems happy with progress so I am too.

All of the staples have been removed and I am now in a brace that allows some movement of the elbow.  The x-rays are always interesting – still plates and screws, guess that won’t change.

broken arm humerus screws titanium plate Physical therapy starts later this week.

broken arm humerus screws titanium plateMy friends and neighbors have been HUGELY helpful!  I had meals delivered for the first couple weeks after surgery – thank you so much!!  Several friends have made grocery store runs for me and have been shuttling me around to doctor appointments. Thank you – thank you – thank you!

Except for not being able to do any of my hobbies – flying, cycling, kayaking, etc… things are reasonably normal now. Work, read, sleep – and sleep a bit more. I do a lot of sleeping these days, except for when I am unable to sleep and then I just toss and turn.

My bikes stare at me all day long. They desperately want to get outdoors and run but I am unable.  I have very limited range of motion and nearly no tricep strength, never mind pain.  Cycling is simply not possible right now – I apologize my dear bikes.

The big slice is looking better. It will probably be a conversation piece for some time to come (this photo taken just before half of the staples came out).

broken arm humerus suture staples cut

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