Day 179: A Broken Arm Bathing Buddy!
So…today I went to the hospital to get a metal plate removed from my arm. Several months ago, I was volunteering at the museum. Someone spilled a drink, and I managed to slip, fall, and land on my elbow, shattering it in several places. 🙁 Fortunately, I’m a fast healer, and was able to talk my awesome doctor into removing the metal plate and pins that have been holding my arm together earlier than expected!
The surgery went well. The doctor in the recovery room told me I was the happiest and most pleasant patient he’d ever had (I swear it was the meds!).
Unfortunately, I have to wear a huge dressing for a few days that keeps my arm immobile.
Big ol’ Bandage!
Also, I can’t get it wet. This makes showers problematic. :/ When I had my arm in a cast, I would grab a big garbage bag and awkwardly tape it around the offending appendage.
But today, I had a better idea! I started off with a plain ol’ garbage bag.
Sans Trash, of course!
I sewed off enough of it to make it into a slender sleeve.
Stitch it up!
I trimmed off the extra plastic, and slipped my arm into it, securing it at the top with a rubber band.
Self-Photography is a challenge.
Now that I don’t have to wrestle with a giant bag, bathing is a breeze!
Cheers!
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4 Responses to Day 179: A Broken Arm Bathing Buddy!
Hope you have a speedy recovery and aren’t in too much pain!
Oh dear, take care of yourself and have a rest!
I hope you heal fast and you can buy a cast cover online for the shower that works great!
Of course you would be the one to refashion a trash bag!! Too bad they didn’t let you keep that fabulous hospital gown!! Hope you heal fast!! <3
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