I'm going nuts. A week ago I had my thumb operated on for arthritis. It was extensive, taking out a joint & replacing it with a bunch of tendons, etc. I only had it done because it was affecting my riding & lifting. But now I have this bulky cast and can do very little. I'm usually working out daily, teaching spinning, sewing, going places. My world has shrunk to me, my chair, my Kindle (a total lifesaver) and limited computer use. DH blew up at me because I try to do stuff, but I'm so bored.

Now, I'm told I have six weeks of a brace where I can also do very little. It's a "critical time". Crap. I don't know if I can stand it. At least I can do the elliptical at the gym (terminal boredom) and some of the leg machines. Maybe eventually I can run. I've downloaded some podcasts but even that gets boring. (If I hear one more Buddhist geek talk about acceptance...)The bike is off limits. And it's been 75 beautiful degrees this week.

How do others cope? I'm not a TV watcher. I can't train my dog, I can't even walk him. At least I'll never take little things for granted again.