I thought the hard cast would allow a bit more finger movement.
Wrong.
Typing more difficult than before. However, makes caveman-like sentence construction feel justifiable. Cast bad. No washing dishes, good. "You, mate - fix food now!"
The good news is that the doc, or Physician's Assistant rather, gave me the okay to play soccer with the cast on as long as I take it a bit easier. Apparently the hairline fracture wasn't very big according to the notes from the ER doc and they were debating about whether or not to even cast it; a splint would have been sufficient.
P.A.: We could get by with a splint, unless you're planning on being very active.I go back in four weeks for another x-ray and hopefully get this atrocity removed.Me: Well, I've got two small boys at home, the holidays are here, I'm a blogger, and I am planning on playing soccer.
P.A.: A cast it is then.
Me: Good. And wrap it kind of thick around the knuckles 'cause when I run up against the guy that gave me this, I don't want the fiberglass to crack on the first blow.
The Senator and The VP are looking forward to drawing on my cast. Any suggestions for what might write well on fiberglass? This isn't exactly the smooth plaster of yore.
Try the SharpieŽ permanent markers - they come in black, blue, and red (seems appropriate for some reason).
Sorry that you broke your wrist, but I'm glad it's no more serious than it is. One bright spot - if the cast is heavy enough, you can crack nuts one handed.
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Posted by: aelfheld at November 26, 2003 11:07 PM