Since this is just a crack in the bone, after the cast, it'll likely be 6 weeks. I have a couple questions for tomorrow. Head only has the ugly bruise and tender spots - doesn't hurt. Arm - unless I forget & move wrong - only is achy most of the time. Swelling is way down.
Hol has been pretty good - not hovering, mother-henning. Gives me plenty of solitude time. But has really done the things I simply can't do right now. Chopped my 3 basic veg's I use in eggs, italian sausage, tacos, etc. So I can cook. I usually have soup for lunch... and the first day, couldn't open the pop top with my left hand. Claw part of a hammer solved that. Brushing teeth left handed still feels "wrong".
I have a pretty good tolerance for some types of pain. I ain't bragging coz some types curl me up into fetal position right quick! The consequences right now, are that I'm more tired than normal - but I'm reading a good epic saga & sleeping well. I've iced most of this week, and have tried heat, which right now only seems to increase achiness. The back & body aspirin, 3x a day has been all I've been taking for pain. Trying to wean myself down to just 2 a day (bedtime is important). But that might not happen till the cast is in place.
Tired of sitting all day. Yes, I've navigated the demon steps a few times since... B & I both have issues. I think the carpet is part of the problem (we can't rebuild the stairs because of in-swinging exterior door). Still have business stuff to attend to next week - I've let that settle because it's been an absolute bugger all year, and we all need a break from it.
Hol & I will run errands after cast appt tomorrow and I've already done the winter stock up. In good shape around here.
