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smirkymonkey

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14. Thank you!

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 9, 2013, 09:02 PM

Jul 2013

Just started back at work on Monday. A bit early according to my surgeon, but I was absolutely bored out of my mind. I get free PT on site, so that is good. I am happy to be back because it distracts me from the pain and I am still in a lot of it (went off the meds a while ago).

My boss is cool and is letting me take a vacation day on Friday for my B-day to go away. At least its a short week so I can deal. I am in quite a bit of pain still, but looking into some ice wraps that I can wrap around my entire shoulder/arm area so I think that will help immensely.

Thank you so much for your concern!

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Hi,broke my arm very badly and am scheduled for surgery [View all] smirkymonkey Jun 2013 OP

I don't know about pain Just Saying Jun 2013 #1

Best wishes for you. longship Jun 2013 #2

You will feel better after surgery. femmocrat Jun 2013 #3

Thank you everyone! smirkymonkey Jun 2013 #4

like to know what I am in for Flashmann Jun 2013 #5

Have you ever had any surgery before? libodem Jun 2013 #6

Broken bones are awful and I can't say the surgery will be an Warpy Jun 2013 #7

I did major damage to my leg 3 years ago. The surgery included a 40 CM Titanium bar and 19 screws. Vincardog Jun 2013 #8

try 'Heal N Soothe' by Lose the Back Pain website. It helps greatly with inflammation. ficuswoman Jun 2013 #9

PT has already been mentioned, but I want to SheilaT Jun 2013 #10

Thanks everyone for the advice! smirkymonkey Jun 2013 #11

Glad to hear you are on the mend! phylny Jun 2013 #12

Thank you so much! smirkymonkey Jul 2013 #15

Thanks for the update. SheilaT Jun 2013 #13

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jul 2013 #14

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