Last night I spent three hours at the Emergency room at the hospital after an incident at my aerial silks class. The trick we were doing was “an easy and safe one” according to my teacher but I managed to do something that resulted in a “pop” in both my biceps and a lot of pain. Somehow I managed to get myself unwrapped and down to the ground in absolute pain. I’ve just had ultrasounds on both arms and I’m very scared to say that the radiologist wouldn’t rule out surgery.
If I have surgery, how do I dress myself and wipe my own butt? Let alone work and drive! Both arms in slings means I could have to go stay with my parents for a while. Who knows. I’m trying to look on the bright side and take heart in the fact that I still have almost full movement including movements that online medical pages say I shouldn’t if I have indeed fully torn tendons from the elbow connecting the biceps.
Worst case scenario I may not be able to do silks anymore (I won’t give up easily on that) and I may have to push my exhibition back if I have to have surgery as I won’t be able to do the last shoots in time. This is all speculative of course. I’ll have to wait til I hear what the doctor says after he sees the ultrasounds.
Hope all goes well, get mum to brush up on nappy changing skills, cheers Ian
wishing you all the best mate.
oh no, i am hoping for the best…
Cripes, mate! Not cool. Hope you heal quickly!
wow that so sucks….hoping for the best. take care
I have faith that you’ll heal up in no time! Feel better!
I hope that your doctor has good news for you and that you will heal quickly. Hope you feel better.
Bad luck doing both at the the same time. Ouch!
At least you’ll have symmetrically asymmetrical biceps.
Hopefully you’ll be able to repair well without surgery.
That REALLY does suck! B, I would advise that you get a second opinion on whether you need surgery or not. Also, do some computer research into these types of surgery and the success rates for them. Ask this doctor how many of this type of surgery he has done. Just some thoughts for you. Best of luck and get better soon! Big hug!
That sucks, glad you’re alright. Hospital trips & the possibility so surgery can be worrying to say the least. Wishing you all the best & for a speedy surgery free recovery.
I’m hoping and praying for a great outcome for you, Brenton!
Dear Brenton, I light a candle for you. Know yourself warm and brotherly hugged. Arn.
Brenton, i TOTALLY agree with Sue, 2nd opinion, surgery is always a last resort, and do NOT become a CYBERCHONDRIAC BY searching the net for assistance with body functioning probs…it is fraught with danger and scariness….all the bestest.
Get well soon. P.S. Love your site. Thanks for all the hot men! Kevin
Definitely get a 2nd opinion and give strong consideration to getting one arm done at a time. I know this sounds like prolonging the pain and recovery, but you will be in so much better state of mind having one hand available (even if it is injured).
What is it with this ‘butt’ business? This is Australia, where your backside is referred to as a ‘bum’!!!
Wow, that’s bad luck. I hope the treatment and recovery are as speedy and painless as you would wish.