Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Update
So if you don't know by now, I fell on Friday and injured both elbows, wrists, and bruised a knee and ankle. I went to Shelby ER, and they said I had two cracked radial heads in my elbows. I was given an immobilizer for the left arm and a sling for the right, and made an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon for a follow up today. So here's my arm update - I now have the right arm out of the sling! He said the crack on that side wasn't terrible and I can move it and use it (though still 3-4 weeks before I can pick up MJ). Left is worse than ER said...as I suspected I popped a ligament, and when I did it chipped off part of the bone. No surgery though (the good news)! Put me in a new splint so I can move it (I look like I have a bionic arm). Bad news is I'll lose some mobility in both. I was supposed to go to Virginia with David yesterday, bur sadly couldn't. It's not been fun so far, especially since that was going to be our vacation for the summer. I have to say though, I am thankful beyond words for all of the help and support that our family and friends who have offered to help out. Ok I think that's all...hopefully I'll be back to normal soon.
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So I have a feeling you are not really obeying your doctor because MJ HAS to get into her bed somehow... I am right aren't I??wink. So, miss catastrophe (; do you need anything...a babysitter, some shopping done, house vacummed? I would offer to clean your tub but I have currently given up that job at my own house...that and the shower. I at least have the mobility of my arms...I just don't want to bend over...so call me over to do some things standing or sitting (; Anyways, give me a call (truly) if you need anything. I'm not that far down the road. Even if it is for company (;
I am praying for a full recovery, besides what do doctors know anyway? We know the healer!!!!!
Let us know if you need anything. We don't know if you don't tell us!
Jennifer & Eric - thanks =) I'm still believing for a full recovery also...not being able to reach things I normally could is really a pain!
Valerie - actually, my mom has had to stay with me until David gets back because I really can't pick her up. She hasn't been too wild about that. I might give ya a call at least for some company & a little help...we're trying to figure out if David can get off some of the days my mom has to work the next couple of weeks at least until I can pick her up again.
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