consultant said if i could control car, by all means drive; so when i got home i sat in it, but can't change gear. yet. with an automatic that would not, of course, be a problem.
he says it's going to take a long time and i'll never have the wrists i had before.
the neurological issues i'm aware of (altered sensation left thumb) may be a result of the op, or may be a result of the original fracture, given where i broke it, and may never come totally right. he tell me which nerve was affected but i can't rememeber it's name now...
he may, or may not, operate in future to take the plate out ... if so, possibly next year....
x-rayed both wrists. still sure the right wrist not broken ... so i guess it isn't, thank goodness, but it does hurt a fair bit, dropped a file today as too heavy...
the screws stick out the other side of the bone into which they are screwed, as is clear on the original xray but even clearer on the new ones...
the one at the top right of this pic -
this is of course the original x-ray, i don't hve a copy of the new ones! - he's concerned about in case it somehow moves and it all goes pear shaped. the bit of bone it is screwed into is of course a separate bit...the scaphoid, i think.
but i really want to know when i can get back on a horse! can i go for lunge lessons at least, yet, to get my seat back?
will my right wrist be ok for one handed riding?
It does make sense to get an automatic, though you will be trying to shift gears for years to come. We have always had a manual but we could only get a Rav4 in an automatic. I am constantly trying to shift and find the clutch. Eventually I will adjust.
ReplyDeleteNow, as for a lunging lesson. It's fine if the horse can be guaranteed not to spook, or take a misstep but the problem is that they are horses and specialize in being unpredictable. I think you should wait another week or two for that but start looking now for the most reliable pair of horse and instructor.
I agree with Mary Lou. My cars are automatic and with my knees, it's a good thing. I had a manual for a while and it was fun, but the auto is really so much better. Remember, this is a long term concern, so the investment is worth it.
ReplyDeleteYou do need to be cautious about the riding too. Have you been doing any exercises to rebuild your core strength or just wrist exercises? Maybe your PT person can recommend some exercise to work on your riding seat before you get back in the saddle. And yes, you need to find the right horse and handler.
I am sure you will be able to handle the reins just fine in the future. All you will need is some extra training for the horse to keep him/her light to the aids. And if your primary focus is hacking out, that is not a big problem at all. Dressage might be trickier, but again the right training makes all the difference in the world.
Sorry to hear about these complications, but I am thinking positive thoughts about your full recovery.
May be something to think about, I have to drive an auto because of my shoulder.
ReplyDeleteAs for getting back on board, it's so hard but be patient and give yourself time. Better to make sure your wrist is as good as it possibly can be, a setback in healing because of another knock will have you out of the saddle even longer. I totally understand your frustration! Bummer about all these what-ifs and complications.
Is it worth looking into pilates classes or even a pilates DVD to keep you ticking over till you're back in the saddle?
Is the fracture actually of the scaphoid Claire??
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