Too Old For This

By Val

@valmnz (17095)

New Zealand

August 20, 2022 4:17pm CST

When will I learn I'm too old to trip and throw myself to the ground? After a silly, avoidable fall this week I've fractured my wrist. This is the first time in my life I've received such an injury. At least I'm not in a plaster cast. The injuries are not too serious and I need to wear a wrist splint for a couple of weeks. I'm trying to learn to do daily things with one hand, inluding writing away here at the keyboard. Maybe this is a reminder to me that I need to slow down a little at times!

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@JudyEv (364874)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Aug 22

That is such a shame and don't you have swimming competitions coming up soon? It's good it's not in a cast.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

yes, swimming meet a month away. the hand therapist said to wait and see what happens, not to make decisions yet!

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@wolfgirl569 (124431)

• Marion, Ohio

21 Aug 22

Hope it heals fast. I have learned I dont bounce as good as I used to also.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

The fall certainly shook me!

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@RebeccasFarm (90731)

• Arvada, Colorado

20 Aug 22

Oh dear Val I am so sorry to know this happened. Fast healing to you now. Did you go to the doc?

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

20 Aug 22

Yes, and had an xray. I have a couple of small avulsion fractures - you'll have to look that up for yourself!

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@RebeccasFarm (90731)

• Arvada, Colorado

20 Aug 22

@valmnz I see Val well good they caught them anyway. I hope it heals quickly for you.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

@RebeccasFarm thanks, im in an even more restrictive wrist splint now.

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@LadyDuck (486346)

• Italy

21 Aug 22

OH NO! I am so sorry Val, I had my wrist in a wrist splint for a couple of weeks and I had a very hard time typing. Be careful and take care.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

i can type one handed Anna, but there are so many things proving difficult to do.

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@LadyDuck (486346)

• Italy

28 Aug 22

@valmnz I remember, also when I badly burnt my left hand and I could not use it for 4 weeks.

@Marilynda1225 (86739)

• United States

20 Aug 22

Ouch Val I'm so sorry you fractured your wrist. I hope it heals quickly so you can get back to using it again. I think we all need to slow down a little

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

It's certainly making me pace my day.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (17739)

• Raurkela, India

21 Aug 22

Yes, if you are old you need to slow down. Take care.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thank you, Im learning how to cope

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (17739)

• Raurkela, India

28 Aug 22

@valmnz You are welcome. You'll soon have both hands to use.

@kaylachan (80347)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

20 Aug 22

I can't say I don't disagree. We all need to slow down from time to time, but it's easy to forget. I hope you heal quickly.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thank you. I'm learning to be patient.

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@kaylachan (80347)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Aug 22

@valmnz It's not easy. I often find myself very impatient at times, too.

changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (17056)

• China

21 Aug 22

Sorry to hear about it ! The fracture in your wrist may prevent you from swimming for some time.Hope it will be healed soon !

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thanks. Yes, swimming certainly out of the question for now.

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@marlina (154111)

• Canada

21 Aug 22

It will heal but it is not easy to go through this.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

It's definitely been a shock to my system.

@RasmaSandra (90497)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

21 Aug 22

So sorry this happened to you, and I hope your wrist heals quickly, Meantime do be careful and don't use it too much, I know it can be painful I have sprained my wrist a couple of times at least in my life,

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

At first I thought this was only sprained, but unfortunately no.

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@RasmaSandra (90497)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

27 Aug 22

@valmnz well many blessings to you and I hope it heals quickly

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44162)

• United States

21 Aug 22

Bless your heart. I fall way too easily and way too often. Hope your wrist heals soon.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thank you. Im definitely more wary now.

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@Deepizzaguy (115690)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

21 Aug 22

I have the same fear of falling down to the ground and breaking a bone in my body since I am grateful that I did not suffer any serious knee injuries tripping over my late dog a few years ago.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

It has certainly made me more aware of my surroundings.

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@Deepizzaguy (115690)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

28 Aug 22

@valmnz That is true since fear of being injured in a fall is keeping me be more alert in my age.

@RubyHawk (99393)

• Atlanta, Georgia

21 Aug 22

I’m so sorry that must be painful. I used to sprain my ankle and I remember how painful that was.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Yes, it's still painful, but Im trying to be patient. These things pass, hopefully.

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@RubyHawk (99393)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Aug 22

@valmnz Hopefully your wrist is healing well.

@Beestring (15378)

• Hong Kong

21 Aug 22

Sorry to hear about this. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thank you.

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@popciclecold (40218)

• United States

20 Aug 22

Yes, that sounds really uncomfortable. Be careful.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thanks, life has definitely slowed down for me.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (66575)

• Centralia, Washington

21 Aug 22

I'm really sorry that happened. May your wrist heal soon.

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@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

27 Aug 22

Thanks, I'm learning to be patient!

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@CarolDM (203405)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Aug 22

I am glad it wasn't more serious. These falls can happen so quickly.

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