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Laelth

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10. That shoulder was prone to dislocation when I was younger.

Sat Mar 6, 2021, 11:09 AM

Mar 2021

I probably dislocated it 5 or 6 times between the ages of 6 and 18. It always seemed to “pop” back into place after a while. I am not sure how.

I can’t recall having dislocated it as an adult ... until now. I suppose I learned to be more careful with it, but I reset it this time about 24 hours after the dislocation. I inadvertently, quickly, unthinkingly reached up high for something with the injured arm. The nagging pain from the broken rib probably distracted me, and then ... SNAP! It was loud, and extremely painful, but I think it reset.

-Laelth

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What would you have done? 03-05-21 UPDATE. [View all] Laelth Mar 2021 OP

So you missed the part with the talking trees? underpants Mar 2021 #1

Ouch. Wicked Blue Mar 2021 #2

Well in my crowd flotsam Mar 2021 #3

Sadly, I suspect that some in my own crowd are secretly thrilled. Laelth Mar 2021 #4

You can't drive, bobnicewander Mar 2021 #5

It's still up, yes. Laelth Mar 2021 #8

If you have cracked ribs, you mustn't laugh, and if your friends are funny, forbid tblue37 Mar 2021 #7

Yep. Learned that one already. Laelth Mar 2021 #9

I want to hear more about the shoulder intrepidity Mar 2021 #6

That shoulder was prone to dislocation when I was younger. Laelth Mar 2021 #10

24hrs OMG I can't even imagine! intrepidity Mar 2021 #11

Honest to goodness, the rib hurt so bad ... Laelth Mar 2021 #12

So I am not the only one who inhabits LOTR when in delirium. soldierant Mar 2021 #13

Awesome! Laelth Mar 2021 #14

LOL! Yes it was awesome. soldierant Mar 2021 #15

Wow! You fought hard for your right to serve. Laelth Mar 2021 #16

That's a lovely thing to say. soldierant Mar 2021 #17

I fear the name is already taken. n/t Laelth Mar 2021 #18

But possibly not the picture I would select ... and numbers exist and can be used. soldierant Mar 2021 #19

I don't know. Laelth Mar 2021 #20

I'd want a different picture Even more than the name. soldierant Mar 2021 #21