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Talking him out of it

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skifree179
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i am going to the doc in about an hour and i dont want a cast on for spring brek ive had my cast on for 6 weeks what should i say to the doc to persuade him to not put a cast on for 2 more weeks
Apr 2 2010 8:58AM
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michelle
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Just get the cast, it will pay off in the long run
Apr 2 2010 9:05AM
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Jodi
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im gonna warn ya - theyre not going to want to do this.
same happened for me...i had a broken ankle and was supposed to go on a kayaking trip - so i pleaded and pleaded to leave the cast off - and as soon as I stood up off the table - i heard a cruch, and lo and behold, it was my ankle - i went ahead and re-broke it.
Apr 2 2010 9:06AM
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skifree179
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well i broke my growth plate in my wrist and the heal time is 6-8 weeks so shouldnt it be fine aslong as i wear a brace if i go swimming and all that fun stuff
Apr 2 2010 9:08AM
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skifree179
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?????????

Apr 2 2010 9:23AM
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JahJahBinks
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waterproof cast?
Apr 2 2010 9:42AM
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horner
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Man up and be smart, listen to your doctor.
Apr 2 2010 9:48AM
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Mr.Huck
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It might also depend on what you tell him you are doing over spring break.  If you tell your doc you want to go skiing; cast for sure.  If you tell him that you are going to be hanging out playing canasta; might cut you some slack. 
Apr 2 2010 9:51AM
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Kazabazua
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your only other option is to get a splint (half cast held on by tensor bandage and velcro. They are easy to make but you'd still have to wear it the majority of the time, just dont wear it when your sitting around at the bar drinking. Anyway hope that helps.
Apr 2 2010 9:52AM
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*rkp*
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+1


if the doctor tells you that you need a cast, heed their advice.
don't risk fucking yourself up for the sake of having an "awesome spring brek"

Apr 2 2010 11:12AM
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