It’s been 3 weeks! Halfway there of of wearing bandage/cast. Cast life= The purple cast has been on for 1 week now.

The first day of the hard cast it was achy, sore, tender. Around the thumb it fits tighter than bandage before, so there is a pressure at all times, same for the wrist. Touching along the scar down the thumb. But I was hoping it gets used to it over time. Which thankfully it did. I had their phone number though, in case I did need to get a cut put into the cast to relieve the tightness.

Icing is weirdly easier as the new cast translates the ice and cold easier, so you actually feel it. Sleeping on my back still, but I can go on my side for a bit too as its now easier, as the cast makes it so much more supported, so that is good news.

Biggest news is I’ve managed a BATH!! No I didn’t buy any covers, I kinda hung it off the side of the bath, made easier as my dominant hand isn’t in the cast. But I felt human, my skin was craving a bath, some healing Epsom salts, bliss. I did it to prepare for our family visits. Glad I waited this long though, as I’ve definitely felt better this week.

Had a full week of doing things, such as Spine x-ray so getting to hospitals, then as it’s been Mother’s Day I’ve visited my eldest daughter as she prepared a meal for me, then traveling up North to see our youngest as she wanted to see us too. Even stayed overnight. So confidence is growing in the cast at least, and it’s less painful than before. Weirdly some sharp turns on a roundabout as a passenger, pulls at the hand and makes it ache (how strange)

I’ve learnt how to wash up one handed, and do basic chores to help out, and feel less ‘burdensome’ the feeling of productiveness does wonders for mental health too. Must not do it too often though, don’t want to be risky or rush recovery.

My wedge pillow is literally the BEST thing I’ve ever bought, it fits snuggly on the lap as it’s grooved, and the arm has a groove to lie in too. Perfect for ice packs and rest.