Comments on: Top 10 Tips for Surviving a Shoulder Fracture http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/ An ongoing success story with fighting Osteoporosis... Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Eunice Cottrill http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/comment-page-5/#comment-3469 Eunice Cottrill Thu, 17 May 2012 17:26:26 +0000 http://osteodiet.com/?p=261#comment-3469 Re bras, I don't think I could manage the "stepping" into it, but I did manage to fasten it at the front then pull it round so the fastening was at the back, then slip the strap over the bad arm and gently push it up, then the good arm. I still put my bra on this way. It was a good month before I could even think of wearing a bra, then for a time I used the bra but with only one "boob" in the cup. I found this did give me support and it certainly made me feel better. I would take the bra off the same way, get the bad arm out, which wasn't easy but perseverence pays off, then the other arm, twist fastening to the front again and with some trial and error undo. Once I was brave enough to wear the bra properly I used cotton wadding under the strap of the bad shoulder as the scars were still tender. I developed some very odd ways of doing all kinds of things and got myself into difficulties at times too. I did find that the cape type tops and jackets were excellent, no real sleeve to worry about, I also used big baggy loose knit sweaters, one arm in and just pull the rest over the arm in the sling. I still can't get dressed as normally as I used to but one way or another I get there. One thing I can't do is to wear a watch on my left wrist any more. Within a few minutes of putting a watch on that wrist it feels tight and uncomfortable. The wrist is definitely a little plumper than it used to be, no doubt it always will be now, but I did do an awful lot of damage to my shoulder and arm, so 5 months on if this is as good as it will get then I can live with it. I wish you all a speedy recovery, you will get there, it just takes a little time. Re bras, I don’t think I could manage the “stepping” into it, but I did manage to fasten it at the front then pull it round so the fastening was at the back, then slip the strap over the bad arm and gently push it up, then the good arm. I still put my bra on this way. It was a good month before I could even think of wearing a bra, then for a time I used the bra but with only one “boob” in the cup. I found this did give me support and it certainly made me feel better. I would take the bra off the same way, get the bad arm out, which wasn’t easy but perseverence pays off, then the other arm, twist fastening to the front again and with some trial and error undo.

Once I was brave enough to wear the bra properly I used cotton wadding under the strap of the bad shoulder as the scars were still tender.

I developed some very odd ways of doing all kinds of things and got myself into difficulties at times too. I did find that the cape type tops and jackets were excellent, no real sleeve to worry about, I also used big baggy loose knit sweaters, one arm in and just pull the rest over the arm in the sling.

I still can’t get dressed as normally as I used to but one way or another I get there. One thing I can’t do is to wear a watch on my left wrist any more. Within a few minutes of putting a watch on that wrist it feels tight and uncomfortable. The wrist is definitely a little plumper than it used to be, no doubt it always will be now, but I did do an awful lot of damage to my shoulder and arm, so 5 months on if this is as good as it will get then I can live with it.

I wish you all a speedy recovery, you will get there, it just takes a little time.

]]> By: Barbara http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/comment-page-5/#comment-3467 Barbara Wed, 16 May 2012 22:06:36 +0000 http://osteodiet.com/?p=261#comment-3467 Thanks Judy,for the tips..Personally,I find one-shoulder or halter tops to be the best for me so far. Since my injury is only 10 days old, i'm nervous yet about wearing a pullover...but i will look for stretchy tops...good idea. Thanks Judy,for the tips..Personally,I find one-shoulder or halter tops to be the best for me so far. Since my injury is only 10 days old, i’m nervous yet about wearing a pullover…but i will look for stretchy tops…good idea.

]]> By: Judy http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/comment-page-5/#comment-3464 Judy Wed, 16 May 2012 14:26:29 +0000 http://osteodiet.com/?p=261#comment-3464 For those with bra issues: Try hooking your bra, stepping into it, and pulling it up over your hips with your "good" arm. (Make sure you are leaning against a high bed or the wall for some stability and balance.) Slip the strap up the broken arm as high as you can, using your good hand to ease the band up. When the band is as high under your breasts as possible, slip the strap up, out and over your broken shoulder. Then slip into the good side, "situate" breasts, and you are ready for company! As for blouses easy to get into, check Cato. They have many stretchy silky tops that have elastic at the neck. I slip into the broken arm side first then go over my head and into the good arm. Most are under $25. For those with bra issues:
Try hooking your bra, stepping into it, and pulling it up over your hips with your “good” arm. (Make sure you are leaning against a high bed or the wall for some stability and balance.) Slip the strap up the broken arm as high as you can, using your good hand to ease the band up. When the band is as high under your breasts as possible, slip the strap up, out and over your broken shoulder. Then slip into the good side, “situate” breasts, and you are ready for company!
As for blouses easy to get into, check Cato. They have many stretchy silky tops that have elastic at the neck. I slip into the broken arm side first then go over my head and into the good arm. Most are under $25.

]]> By: Kathy http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/comment-page-5/#comment-3463 Kathy Tue, 15 May 2012 23:38:57 +0000 http://osteodiet.com/?p=261#comment-3463 Thanks for sharing your experience with oxycodone, Barbara. Elisabeth, I indeed used bras with front closures for a while or got my husband to help me with the back closures. I will keep both of you in prayers for a complete recovery! God bless you, Kathy Thanks for sharing your experience with oxycodone, Barbara. Elisabeth, I indeed used bras with front closures for a while or got my husband to help me with the back closures. I will keep both of you in prayers for a complete recovery!

God bless you,
Kathy

]]> By: Barbara http://osteodiet.com/2008/07/31/top-10-tips-for-surviving-a-shoulder-fracture/comment-page-5/#comment-3462 Barbara Tue, 15 May 2012 20:23:38 +0000 http://osteodiet.com/?p=261#comment-3462 i recently fractured my shoulder where the humerous meets the shoulder..so painful..i wanted to mention tht I was given oxycodone acetaminophen and i experienced itching..it was a sideeffect of the medicine..the doctor changed it to vicodin and no more itching. its been aweek and i still have swelling. i geta follow up xray at the orthopedic docor tomorrow. i recently fractured my shoulder where the humerous meets the shoulder..so painful..i wanted to mention tht I was given oxycodone acetaminophen and i experienced itching..it was a sideeffect of the medicine..the doctor changed it to vicodin and no more itching. its been aweek and i still have swelling. i geta follow up xray at the orthopedic docor tomorrow.

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