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Petra
10-19-2009, 08:02 PM
I was supposed to have the right arm in cast for few more weeks. I was so surprised when the Dr. said I look really good and will not need them any longer. They pulled the pins out too.
And...............I'm allowed to go back to work! I called my boss and they are looking forward to see me on Monday, next week.
I can't wait. I'm very excited.
I cannot lift anything over 3 lb. And I'm still pretty week. But I'm allowed to work.:happydance:
My husband took a video of them removing my casts and pins.
YouTube - My wrists healed!
JackieB
10-19-2009, 08:03 PM
Yay, Petra!!!!
Remali
10-19-2009, 08:10 PM
That's great news Petra, I bet it feels wonderful!! :) Now don't over-do it tho....LOL.
valleyrider
10-19-2009, 08:17 PM
Petra, that's great news. You must be soo happy:)
Dakota Sunrise
10-19-2009, 08:22 PM
Awe, that's great news!:)
WashingtonBay
10-19-2009, 08:37 PM
Wow... good deal!

3 pounds, three pounds is nothing! :huh: You be careful and don't blow it.
gaited07
10-19-2009, 08:41 PM
WOOHOO that is definately good news.;) Take it easy girl, not too much now;)
dame_wolf
10-19-2009, 08:54 PM
YEA! That is wonderful news!!! You just be careful and take it easy!
Petra
10-19-2009, 09:19 PM
Thank you everyone! Yes, I'm very excited!
I know WB 3lb, is nothing. I couldn't quite over do it. I'm literally as weak as a little kid. If I tried to lift any more I wouldn't manage to hold on to it. I would just drop it. Crazy you tube has maintance done, so I still don't have the video up. At the end you will be able to see the range of my movement. It's minimum. It doesn't matter how much I would try, it simply doesn't go. I'm supposed to see therapist and exercise. I know it will take time and I’m still very sore. But man, those casts were just plain uncomfortable.
~*Domino*~
10-19-2009, 09:50 PM
That is great! Congrats!:)
Gypsy Rose
10-20-2009, 07:52 AM
That's great to see those casts are off! Hopefully, therapy will be able to help you quite a bit.

You have the same wrist splints that I do for carpal tunnel. Those are good ones, and should help quite a bit.

I can see now why those pins drove you nuts!
AppyLover
10-20-2009, 08:34 AM
YAY!!!!!

But yes becareful. Let your strength come back slowly. And again congrats.
Petra
10-20-2009, 01:19 PM
Thank you everyone.
It was so comfortable to sleep without casts. :)
gabhainn
10-20-2009, 01:26 PM
Does'nt it just feel great to get them off and to be able to wash & scratch,.............Kevin
zoel_222
10-20-2009, 01:47 PM
Man that was a cool video. Congrats on getting the casts off! :D
Petra
10-20-2009, 02:14 PM
Does'nt it just feel great to get them off and to be able to wash & scratch,.............Kevin


Ahhh! Kevin, you have no idea! :)

Thanks zoel!
gabhainn
10-20-2009, 02:32 PM
Ahhh! Kevin, you have no idea! :)
!
Ah but I do all to well, admittedly I did'nt break both at the same time, but I have broken both of my arms, as well as a few other things in the course of my life as a crash test dummy...........Kevin
Country Girl 43
10-20-2009, 02:47 PM
Oh WOW! Didn't that hurt when they pulled the pins? :eek:

Glad you got the casts off! Now just take it easy like Doc said! :)
oursarge
10-20-2009, 02:49 PM
Congratulations for getting them off! I'm so happy for you and I'm sure they will be glad to see you at work. I know you'll be careful since you don't want to get hurt again. Hopefully your strength will come back soon.
Horseaholic
10-20-2009, 05:27 PM
Yay! Yea, I was wondering if it hurt when they pulled the pins out too! :)
valleyrider
10-20-2009, 09:07 PM
Aww Petra. So glad to see those nast cast are off! Ouch those pins looked like they hurt to pull them out.:eek: Take is slow and easy,, keep on healing:)
Petra
10-20-2009, 09:09 PM
Thanks!
It didn't really hurt it was just a gross feeling, quite uncomfortable. Especially when I could feel it touching my bone. It started hurting some as soon as she got them out. Still it was nothing compared to how I hurt before. I was glad to have them removed. They were really bothering me. It kept tugging on my skin and I couldn't scratch when it started itching - that just about drove me nuts, lol.
Yeah I'll be careful. But, I have been exercising and I can already move much more than yesterday! I really don't feel like visiting the therapist. I think I can do it by myself. My husband won't even discuss it with me, so I have to go at least once. :rolleyes:
offgridgirl
10-20-2009, 09:14 PM
Very cool!! Time to get a tan!!:cool: