September Monthly Challenge: This September I Will...
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MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Hi all,
I’m sorry I’ve been absent. Long story short I went for a long hike on Sunday and fell on a very hard packed mountain bike trail, and it up breaking the top of my upper arm bone where it meets the ball of the shoulder socket. I saw the ortho specialist today and he said it was really my choice whether to do surgery or just use the sling but after I looked at the x-rays and saw that the ice cream scoop was half off the bone and after he told me there was a better chance at the bone would heal and that there was a better chance it would have more range of motion and strength, I am choosing the surgery. Because he’s going out of town and only does surgery two days week, I am going to be scheduled for next Thursday.
But what I wanted to share with this group is how all the things that we practice in this group carried me through walking to the car for 90 minutes with a broken arm. How they helped me continue to enjoy the beautiful nature around me for those 90 minutes. How they helped me breathe deeply and stay relaxed especially my arm muscle so that the pain was minimal. How I handled myself in emergency room for eight hours receiving many compliments for my patience and kindness. I didn’t get ahead of myself with negative thoughts about what could happen what could be wrong with the arm I just focused on the moment. I had a beautiful time on this hike that I have wanted to take for 10- years but was never in good enough shape to do it.
Because I’ve lost weight and been exercising regularly for over a year now, I am in good shape for the surgery and I know I will recover faster & probably better than I would’ve when I was overweight.
The break is on my right arm and I am right-handed so I can’t do much drawing or artwork or many other things I like to do although I did do some decluttering LOL with my left hand today which was pretty fun. But I’m thinking of doing some drawing with my left hand and see what happens!!!
I likely won’t be typing on here as much I’m using the voice right now but I’m trying to spare the arm as much as possible before the surgery. I believe the recovery will be fairly rapid he says I’ll be able to use the arm shortly after the surgery. If I used the sling it could be months before I could use it.
I also want to share with all of you that share my decluttering passion, that having the house organized really helped my husband do things for me the last couple of days. It was easy to tell him where something was that normally I would get we had our food system down he knew what I had for breakfast It just made everything simpler to be able to locate things and have a pleasant space around us. So for all of you in the throes of that, just know that it just gets better and better and better just like the losing weight does ...know when you get close to your goal weight you start feeling really good and you can handle things life throws at you like an instantaneous slip on a hard piece of trail.
I love you all and I admire your courage as we tackle our precious lives. 💞
Oh, @MadisonMolly2017 I am so sorry to hear about your accident and fall and injury to your arm. FWIW, many years ago when I was in college I was in a car accident and broke my right shoulder. I also elected to have surgery and it's been trouble free ever since. I have a full range of motion. More recently, my friend Cindy here on MFP slipped in the shower and fractured her arm (in two places as I recall). Like you, she is an artist and she broke the arm she draws with. She also had surgery and after diligently doing the physical therapy exercises and prioritizing her recovery, she also has full use of her arm again. I think your decision to have surgery is a wise one. Yes, you will have a recovery period that will be long and unexpected, but YOU WILL get full use of your arm again. And the qualities that we all admire in you: your positive outlook, your ability to set a goal and diligently work towards it through small daily actions, and your commitment to your health will serve you so well in the months ahead.
And your excellent health and attitude are a terrific springboard for surgery. Surgery is a whole body event. The better your health, the more likely you are to have fewer surgical complications and a better surgical outcome.
Thank you for saying how much our group and the habits we work on has helped you during this difficult time. That means a lot to me!
Many hugs, my friend! We are here for you!
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@MadisonMolly2017 Oh how awful that must have been, and how strong and brave you were to walk so long after the break. The fact that you practiced staying calm and in the moment speaks volumes for your inner strength. You might surprise yourself with left handed sketching. Sure is worth a shot! I hope and pray your surgery goes perfectly and that your recovery will not be long. Sending love and prayers to you.2
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@MadisonMolly2017 I you and your post!!! I've got goosebumps, watery eyes, and warm fuzzies from the many awesome things you said. Who'd have thought a broken arm could give that sort of positive reaction!
I sent you a PM the other day about Inktober. Something to think about.2 -
Day 18 of classes done. I had such a busy active day yesterday that if it wasn't for this challenge I might have stayed home this morning but I'm glad I went, a nap might be in order after my kids are all at school though.4
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26 straight days of yoga.
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@Heidijens123 and @77tes (and others) You ladies are rockin’ it!!! Way to stay the course.4
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Yay! Made it to all the 5:15 am classes this month.5
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Heidijens123 wrote: »Yay! Made it to all the 5:15 am classes this month.
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MadisonMolly2017, I oh my goodness! I am so sorry you were injured. You are a fighter! 90 minutes hiking back down that trail with a broken arm is amazing. You are such an inspiration! Much respect. Hugs and I wish you a full a speedy recovery.2
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MadisonMolly2017, I oh my goodness! I am so sorry you were injured. You are a fighter! 90 minutes hiking back down that trail with a broken arm is amazing. You are such an inspiration! Much respect. Hugs and I wish you a full a speedy recovery.
@PinkyPan1
Thank you so much! There really was no other option, But I have to say I am very proud of the two of us. I’m just glad that the pain mostly subsided as we walked out!
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Heidijens123 wrote: »Yay! Made it to all the 5:15 am classes this month.
Wow!! That's incredible!
Thanks! Hopefully I can do the same next month.2
