The Last Cupcake

Dear Cupcake,

I saw the orthopedic consultant (OC) for my follow up appointment yesterday.

Its been three weeks since my first visit, almost four since the “incident” as it now euphemistically referred to.

During that meeting, OC said this was his favourite type of injury (I think this was the orthopedic equivalent of bedside manner) - the fracture was one that does not require medical treatment beyond the sling and some painkillers. But I was tasked with doing two types of physiotherapy styled arm stretches and twists, three sets a day, 50 reps per set! OC joked that he liked these coz it was all down to me to make sure it had full mobility when it healed.

I more or less stuck to the plan; a couple of days I did less, a couple of days I did more, but overall I kept to the physio, spurred on by the desire to be 100% fit and well again. And the fact that the last thing he said to me as I was leaving was “Make sure you do the exercises”

There was something about his tone that sounded like a challenge - and I do like a challenge!

Yesteday I walked into OC’s office, sat down, and as he opened my notes announced “I did the exercises”. He smiled and asked me straighten my arm as far as it would go. And my work appeared to have paid off.

Not only did OC say that my arm is as good as fixed, but he actually commended me on my effort! It felt like a gold star from the teacher.

So - it’ll take another 9 months to heal fully, bones being bones. But I am free to get back to normal, get on with life and most importantly get back out on my bike!!

I have a pair of padded shorts in the drawer I am just itching to try out and a new “lady cut” seat to audition…..just gotta wait for the typhoon like winds to die down!