we just have gone through one almost like that - far end of the clavicle, with DH. Unfortunately for him the bone did not knit and he had to have it plated.
I know you don't want to hear that.
Just do what they say. Don't try and "man up" to stay off the pain killers. They give them to you for a reason. Let pain be your guide for activity, and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS from your doc and your PT. Try using extra pillows at night, that seemed to help DH a lot. Stay on top of your meds: getting behind and trying to play catch up is a real drag.
Ask for help. Let the little things slide. If you have someone that will take care of you LET THEM DO IT.
Painkillers are notorious for digestive track stoppage. Stock up on stool softeners, senekot, whatever it takes to keep things moving. Esp. if they gave you morphine in the ER, you could really get sluggish in a hurry.
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02-04-2009, 12:27 PM #4
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