Allison's Cast

Went to see my friend Allison last night. She and John just came back from a lovely trip in Newfoundland. Lovely, that is, except for Allison breaking her wrist during a hiking excursion! Eek.

Apparently the Newfoundland doctor didn't notice it was a break, and told her she just needed to buy an over-the-counter splint. So she did, and went hiking for THREE MORE DAYS. Back in Toronto, she found out she had an impacted fracture.

I got all queasy when A. described what they had to do to get the bone back in place before putting her arm in the cast. Ugh.

You can read more about what happened plus read Allison's trip report in her Livejournal. Unfortunately the break happened on her writing hand, which will make the next six weeks a challenge for her. Please do send her healing thoughts!

Here's what her handwriting looks like when she tries using her other hand:



Hee hee! I shouldn't laugh, but it's pretty cute. Any guesses on what the item second from the bottom is supposed to be?

A. & I were also thinking that it was good that Urban Tapestry has no gigs coming up for a while! Looks like our next music convention together won't be until next year's FilKONtario.

Anyway, please do send healing vibes at Allison!

Comments

[allison]

heehee.

to be fair, the newfoundland doctor wasn't sure whether or not it was a break after x-rays and couldn't tell me for a day or two at which time we'd be home in ontario or at least quite far away. that was the reason for the temporary splint- he knew the possibility of the fracture was there, but i moved on before he could tell me for sure and treat it.

yay, i like my cast cartoon!

[Gary McGath]

I hope Allison's all better as soon as possible!

[Jodi Krangle]

Hope Allison's break heals quickly! Yay for a Debbie cartoon on her cast. :) Glad you guys had a good time on Saturday!

[Connie]

Oh, poor Alison! But how many people get THAT great a cartoon on their cast? :)

[John Chew]

When Kristen broke her wrist, the emergency room doctor didn't spot the break either, but luckily her chiropractor noticed it and sent us back.

"c milk" = "condensed milk"?

[Cat Faber]

I broke my arm in first grade and again in second grade so I did my share of writing with my off hand. I think the item you're curious about is "c. milk" which is probably short for "condensed milk"

Best wishes for Allison to get well soon!

[Brooke Lunderville]

Condensed milk! Pffft. Chocolate milk, you fools! Broken bones require CHOCOLATE. By law.