The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating

The proof of the pudding is in the eating...meaning that you can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.

You're a cook... prepare a tasty meal for 5
You believe your pre-injury, non-elastic-waisted pants still fit... put them on
Your wrist has full mobility... extend your arms, flipped over
You love someone... each person's definition or expression differs, whatever it is... do it

Last night and this morning, intentionally trying to use Righty to wash my hair, squeeze lotion out of a bottle, apply stick deodorant, and eat right-handed with a spoon provided full opportunity for her to give feedback. She wasn't shy. I was reminded that she is still stiff and tight. I expected her to perform better, because she is getting stronger. Today in church I tried to extend my arms in front of me, flipped over. I learned that tomorrow's first occupational therapy session is really needed, especially since I wanted to but could not do a right-handed forehead-palm.

Cast removal day

9 days later, looking better, but
the picture below says it all...

Lefty was ready and willing to compensate, but Righty needs to be utilized.

Not being gutsy enough to face pain, I will never gain full range of motion.








Similarly, co-hosting and attending a 28-year entire family reunion, to possibly interact with some I have not seen in years, is a different type of occupational therapy. In a way, steady Lefty will be there to help, but emotional Righty ultimately needs to be the functioning one.

Arms flipped-over and extended
 reveals crooked Righty and how tight Wristy still is
(Pre-injury, button-closure pants are a bit snug, but they do fit!!!!)