Shut down . . . the use of my arm

"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
03/22/2020 at 19:37 • Filed to: broken, My wife will not be amused

!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . I had surgery on Thursday (doctor was surprised to find five pieces when he got in there). I’ve been in recovery all weekend, basically doing nothing, which is weird for me.

I kind of like doing nothing.

Well, not really. I miss walking my dog (wife deems our energetic pup to be too much of a risk that I will impact my recovery by pulling him back from chasing squirrels).

I think that I see a squirrel . . . THERE

I miss being able to scratch him properly with both hands. I miss sleeping in a normal position and not wearing a sling while doing so. I miss doing my part to keep our house running.

Very serious and bulky sling that makes it look like I’m wearing a seatbelt

But I seem to be healing well. Tomorrow will be tough to get back focused on work . . . but still be at home. And I will be annoyed by typing slowly with only one hand (it’s awkward to type with this sling on).

Naturally my friend who was encouraging me to buy the motorcycle is now trying to pick out a fun car with which to replace the GTI, as consolation. I don’t need to replace the GTI, especially if we are driving less.

He’s a great guy, and quite a troublemaker.

DISCUSSION (21)

TheRealBicycleBuck > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 19:41

The best of friends are great guys... and troublemakers.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 19:48

Welcome to the Oppo broken bone club. Between your collar bone, Peter’s back and shoulder, and my shattered tibia we’ve got damn near the whole body covered.

I’m starting week 7 of being home. It ain’t fun but it gets better.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > cmill189 - sans Volvo
03/22/2020 at 19:55

I did okay with a week away from my team last week, but it’s going to be hard to maintain good relationships without casual, in-person conversations. It’s hard to do that remotely.

Feel better soon!

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > TheRealBicycleBuck
03/22/2020 at 19:58

A good friend will post bail for you. Your best friend will be in jail with you.

/stolen from somewhere

bob and john > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 19:59

wow. I think this will show you the importance of decent gear...

you had a small drop and broke that..which I cant fathom how (then again, young guy syndrom here)

Where as I slammed into a guardrail post doing at LEAST 80mph and have more use of my body then you do...shocking.

Seriously though, I hope your recovery is short and sweet.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:10

I once broke my collar bone playing flag football in elementary school. Broke 6 others since then, but mercifully I am currently intact. Wish you a speedy recovery.

Svend > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:13

How does it affect you in the car?

Y ou’ll be sat in the passenger seat, as that’s on the right for you, the seatbelt would follow the straps of your support. I guess sitting in the back on the left would be easier as the seatbelt would cross diagonally the other way.

I hope your recuperation is smooth and speedy.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > bob and john
03/22/2020 at 20:21

Basically the bike went into the ditch and I went over like a whip, I guess. Padded bike jacket kept my shoulder intact when it slammed into the ground, but apparently enough force went into the collarbone. I may simply not be tough enough to ride, since this little accident did so much damage.

I’ll leave motorcycles to you and I’m glad that you wear such great gear. I hope that you are feeling better quicker than expected. This collarbone is really just an inconvenience now that I’m a few days out from the surgery.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Svend
03/22/2020 at 20:30

I wore the shoulder belt under the sling , not too badly off.

I should be okay to drive at this point, and I’m glad to not be driving a manual trans at the moment. But I can’t fully swivel my neck for looks, plus I struggle to signal, which is very frustrating (all based on pre-surgery driving observations).

But I’m going to try to mostly be a passenger for a while. Which is hard to do quietly.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:33

It definitely changes things at work. I’ve had a steady flow of visitors so that’s been nice. Currently working on learning how to walk again without the aid of physical therapy. They keep cancelling my appointments.

What are you looking at far as recovery time?

Svend > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:34

“ plus I struggle to signal, which is very frustrating”

Just stick some BMW badges on the car and you’ll be grand. ;)

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > cmill189 - sans Volvo
03/22/2020 at 20:39

Jeez, that stinks about the PT getting cancelled. I’m supposed to be good as new in eight weeks, with no PT, if I understand it correctly. Sending any healing energy that I can your way.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Svend
03/22/2020 at 20:40

I thought about that, but i t would confuse people because I still manage to signal sometimes .

Svend > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:47

Even better as it’ll blow other peoples minds.

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:47

bike crashes have a tendency to be weird. Either bike takes no damage and you take a lot. the other way around ...there is no rhyme or reason behind it.

I do hope you try again...maybe with a little less HP and bravado. and get the knack for it.

My recovery is going GREAT to be honest with you. I hope to be out of rehab this coming week.

AestheticsInMotion > cmill189 - sans Volvo
03/22/2020 at 20:50

Wait, what did you do??

AestheticsInMotion > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 20:52

I broke mine sumo wrestling. Healed in a week.

There MUST be some way to harness the healing power of children.... *steeples fingers ominously*

cmill189 - sans Volvo > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/22/2020 at 22:52

Good deal, that’s not too bad. I 'should' be back to normal, eventually. I was in good shape before so that's helping.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > AestheticsInMotion
03/22/2020 at 22:55

I got shot at work.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
03/23/2020 at 06:38

Glad you’re healing up my friend!

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > bob and john
03/23/2020 at 07:07

I’m really glad it’s going great!

I will likely at least get the basics back at some point with MSF.