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Monday, November 18, 2013

Life hands-free

I'm going on day four of hunt-and-peck typing, steroid jitters, inability to grasp a pen, cooking with ziplocs over my hands, and automatic staplers (thank goodness I had one at work already, since I couldn't use a claw stapler now if you paid me).
Naturally, Friday was the day that everyone decided they absolutely MUST get their flu shot, and no one was interested in walking the ONE BLOCK to the next Walgreens to receive it. So I gloved over my splints and gave them the worst shot ever. Because these braces have metal panels on top and bottom the entire length, I simply cannot maneuver anything once it's in my thumb and forefinger, The other fingers can't curl over, either, so it's not like I have a fabulous grip on anything, your syringe included. Oh well. I tried to explain my limitations, but I ended up giving 12 vaccines Friday anyway!

As for exercise, good thing I'm going slow now anyway. I skipped a day, but then I realized I could run without braces, since "running arms" is basically the only way to hold my arms that doesn't hurt. However, I can't do yoga (which I've been adding in) or most stretches (which I've been religious about), so I've been running even less and taking time to do modified stretching and foam-rolling (yeah, can't even foam roll right now).
David's been cutely taking care of me. It took him 10 minutes to put my hair in a ponytail for a run, so after that we went with messily placed barrette instead. And he's been a doll about cutting up my food and doing little things I can't do...like lock the door!
Just a few more days of 'round-the-clock wear, and I can start weaning off. Hurray! And the good news is that the crepitus has stopped (finally), and pain is much better. I'll be back to normal soon. Can't wait!

8 comments:

  1. How miserable Gracie! You are a trooper though. I am so glad it is getting better and can start getting rid of the braces soon!!!

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  2. Today, and only today did I finally fully understand the title of your blog. I don't know you're living with those things. But if you gave me a shot with those c3po things on your arms, I'm afraid it would complicate MY life. Man, get those things off. (And thank you for the kind words on my blog, I really value comments from really good runners like yourself)

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  3. And yes, I just remembered you're like 25 or something and have no idea who c3po is ... but that was really funny!

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  4. I can't believe someone would want you giving them a shot like that! I want anyone sticking a needle into me to have PLENTY of mobility. It's awesome that David is taking such good care of you. :) The hair thing made me laugh. I had my right hand in a splint for a week or so before surgery, and because it couldn't get wet Jeff had to help me wash my hair. Sooo not like being at the beauty salon!

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  5. Wow, this only took one day of kayaking??? That's crazy. Hope it's all better soon!

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  7. Glad your taking your time... But I do missed your running works outs on Daily Mile.. You will get better !!

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  8. Oh no!! Your body continues to rebel . . . sending you recovery wishes!

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