Posted by jujube on February 4, 2005, at 12:31:13
But, in the grand scheme of things, it seems trivial, especially when there are people dealing with far more troubling and really life-changing health concerns.
The pins have just been removed from my wrist, and I start physio in a few days. I'm really trying to use the hand and the arm and do some basic exercises, but it hurts. I tried to pick up a very light hand weight today, and I couldn't even grip it! I tried to slice a ksiser bun this morning, and I only managed to get it half done before I had to use my other hand. I know I have to be patient - it's only been a couple of days since the pins were removed. I am just afraid that the pain will never go away, and my range of movement will never come back. I am pathetic! I never used to worry about things related to my health to this degree. I had a biopsy and it didn't cause me any angst. My doctor found a spot on my lung, and I really didn't lose any sleep over it while waiting to hear what it was. So why am I being so such a neurotic freak about this? There was a woman who worked in my organization who had no arms. I went to school with a guy who had no fingers. Geez, Tamara, get over it and get over yourself. There are people who have been through much, much worse.
Just had to get that of my chest. I don't expect any responses, I just needed to clear my head of this ridiculous, petty and insignificant worry. Ah, feel a bit better now.
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