I got to go to the orthopedic doctor today. He confirmed the break, which for some reason makes me feel better. I don't know why, but I was afraid he was going to tell me it was all in my head. He also told me there is nothing they can do except let it heal. I'm not to lift my shoulder for six weeks. SIX! But that's not so bad, I guess. I'm no longer sling-bound, and he said knitting wasn't a big deal. He doesn't mind me using my hand or bending my elbow... just NO LIFTING. If I lift it, he said I could separate the piece of bone that cracked and then I'd need surgery to repair it. So for now, I'm just to take the pain meds and take it easy.
I'm so appreciative of everyone that has wished me well. It is such an awesome thing to see how many people out there care. Really, I'm touched.
For those that are concerned, I'll still be at Rhinebeck. A little thing like a broken bone isn't going to stop me.
Relax, nap, knit, recover.
Have a great time at Rhinebeck! Luckily yarn & fleece is light. Do you have a sherpa for your trip to help you with shopping?
So glad you’re still going to get to go to Rhinebeck! I’ll see ya there – you’re on my Bingo card!
Glad to hear that you got the go-ahead for knitting!!! That’s very important for the healing process.
I will see you at Rhinebeck! You’re on my Bingo card, too.
Sorry to hear you got the good/bad diagnosis.
Ahem .. cough, cough, ahem … Uh, does this injury mean you’re a sitting duck in Sock Wars?
phew! You can still knit! I was so very worried for you. *L* keep taking the pain meds. Ok Dr! No prob! *eg*
You are a real trooper, broken bone and Rhinebeck. Maybe you can play it up and get some free yarn!
glad to hear ur ok to knit and that as long as u take it easy, u won’t need surgery. so make sure u take it easy, k?
Well, it could be worse! Keep on feeling better . . . see you on Saturday!
Wow! I don’t think I’d be braving Rhinebeck if I were in your shoes! But since you are, how ’bout a photo for those of us who have you as a square on our bingo cards?
Hi my name is faith and I am new to knitting. I have made 3 scarves, one bag that i also felted. I had some help. The bag cost me $130.00 to make. The yarn prices were outrageous. Any hooo. I want to learn how to make socks. I am having a hard time finding a book or web site that teaches how to make socks. My question is do you know of any book or web site that teaches or show how to make socks. A new and fustrated knitter.
just a quick hello from a fellow knitter/spinner/shoulder patient.
i stumbled upon your blog via another anchorage knitter, and saw your posts about shoulder problems. i’ve had some bad shoulder problems (and several surgeries) over the last several years, so just wanted to wish you well with it. for what it’s worth, i find that bulky yarn projects are eaiser to work on than, say, socks. remember to take lots of breaks. and ice it. above all, do whatever your doc and PT tell you. if you can avoid shoulder surgery, do so. happy knitting!