My legs flew out from under me, and I landed flat on my back. I got up, took another step, and fell again.
For the first half hour or so, I tried to ignore the pain. When it became too obvious that I was in denial, I went to the ER. Verdict? Left radial head fracture. It hurts like the dickens, and is in a splint right now. Tomorrow I go to the orthopedist. Fun incarnate.
Snooping around online, I see that in mild cases, I should be good to go after a few days. Major cases require surgery.
Here’s hoping it’s a mild case.
In the meantime, I can’t use my left arm or hand. Typing with just my right is a much bigger pain than I thought it would be, which is why this post is going to be a short one. I really hope this is a fast recovery. So much of what I do requires both hands.
Sigh.
Oh well–it could have been worse.
35 years, and today’s my first broken bone. Do I win something?
I’ll keep you updated as I find out more.
Yikes! I’m so sorry . . . hope it’s the kind of break that gets better on its own — really quickly.
Sooooo sorry Bryce! Let us know how we can help!!! You aren’t on snow removal this week are you?! Heal quick!!! 🙂
Oh, Bryce. I feel sorry for you. It must be so painful. We will keep you in our prayers. Once the intense pain subsides, hopefully you will at least be able to use your hand. If not you will end up with a bionic right. Get well soon!
Oh no! 🙁 So sorry, Bryce. I’ll be hoping it’s just a mild case too. Hang in there… Lots of well wishes being sent your way.
You should move to Tucson, no ice. Hope you heal quickly.
I had exactly the same kind of break–only mine was a hairline fracture–in my elbow from falling down the stairs as an undergrad. It also came with a nice big fat (and I do mean FAT) sprained ankle that took months to rehabilitate after a week on crutches (trying doing THAT with a broken elbow; I tried just doing one-sided crutches but eventually I gave up simply because it was almost easier to limp around without crutches, sling, and backpack). I still have elbow pain when riding my bike because of the pressure of leaning on the handlebars. So don’t force anything–let the healing do its work.
thanks for the encouraging words, all–update on the situation to come soon.
You know, no ice in Arizona…
but this does stink.
Sorry dude.