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I think I am the point where I'm going to start going crazy from boredom. I've worked a total of 1 week since November 9th because of my Carpal Tunnel and not getting out of the house much (while I appreciate not having to work but still getting paid) is driving me nuts. To make things worse, I had my surgery Friday so now I've got my left hand in a splint, which makes doing much of anything impossible. Typing is a bit of pain, can't play guitar, can play drums but with one hand, which I guess isn't that bad (I run a disabled drummer website so I'm used to the idea of it), I can't even clean...and that's boredrom when those thoughts enter my head


My stitches come out Monday and then I have 2 weeks or so to be free again. I'll still be home from work, but then I have to go back on the 26th and have surgery on the right hand and then it starts over


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Get some good movies to watch. Maybe rent a few seasons of you favorite shows that you normally miss. I have no idea.
 
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Originally Posted by Phenomsmom

Get some good movies to watch. Maybe rent a few seasons of you favorite shows that you normally miss. I have no idea.
That would be a good idea if I could leave the house
I use hand controls to drive and can't do that until the stitches come out.

Too bad we don't have floor tiles to count
 
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Originally Posted by Jenny82

Could you take a walk or do a little jogging?
I use crutches so walking unless I only use the right one, which I can't do outside (need both for balance)
 

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wow, not a whole lot of options available, uh?
I don't suppose you have a copy of War and Peace on hand, that would keep you busy for a few hours, at least
 
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Originally Posted by LuckyGirl

wait a second....
doesn't typing encourage carpal tunnel?!?!
Well the CTS came from all the pressure I put on my wrists from the crutches. As for the typing, I'm using my right hand more as I can't do a whole lot with the left. I can use it some, but it's straight and supported from the splint anyway, so that won't have any negative effects. The right is already messed up but they'll fix that shortly
 

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Went through boredom myself after my accident last year. Got home and my bed is in one room and the TV is in the other, and I couldn't sit up long enough to surf the net. I feel for ya...
 

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Well, Bruce (theimp98) just made you spotlight of the week so that should kill some time!
 
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Originally Posted by Abymummy

Well, Bruce (theimp98) just made you spotlight of the week so that should kill some time!
Oh thank you for telling me
If you hadn't, I probably wouldnt've known
 

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Originally Posted by ReesesPBC

Well the CTS came from all the pressure I put on my wrists from the crutches. As for the typing, I'm using my right hand more as I can't do a whole lot with the left. I can use it some, but it's straight and supported from the splint anyway, so that won't have any negative effects. The right is already messed up but they'll fix that shortly
Oh Good! I know with all the typing I do at work, we have to use those "wrist supports" which translate into "don't sue us when you get carpal tunnel"
 

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I guess he didn't know he was supposed to warn you in advance!


Guess he set you up for a fun week with all us nosy women!
 
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Originally Posted by neetanddave

I guess he didn't know he was supposed to warn you in advance!


Guess he set you up for a fun week with all us nosy women!
Nosey cat, nosey women...what's the difference? :p
 

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The drummer from Def Leopard's only got one arm!!

Sorry, once you started talking about disabled drummers, the song popped into my head.


What's your website?
 
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Originally Posted by Godiva

The drummer from Def Leopard's only got one arm!!

Sorry, once you started talking about disabled drummers, the song popped into my head.


What's your website?
If you didn't see my spotlight thread, I actually did an interview with him for the site
www.handidrummed.com It's under interviews.
 
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