Basster Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 One of my greatest fears came true on Monday. I fractured my thumb on my left hand while working around the house. I smashed the base of my thumb with a 4 lb. hammer. It hurt so bad when I did it I couldn't utter a sound for about 10 minutes. My wife saw me through the window and thought I was doing some kind of a tribal dance. I didn't go o the doctor right away. I was hoping it was just a bad bruise that would be OK in a couple of days. I had to tell the band I'd miss rehearsal that night, then again on Wed. I finally went to the doctor today and the x-rays showed a nasty fracture that will have me in a cast for weeks to come. I'm totally blown away. I can't even hold my bass. Thanks for letting me vent, Folks. Be aware of what you're doing and avoid injuries. The mental pain is worse than the physical pain. "I play the notes...but it is God who makes the music". J.S. Bach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLroomtempJ Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 here's to a speedy recovery. On the bright side, you can practice your speed and note consistency with your right hand with a metronome and open strings. <--this smiley will be you in a few weeks giving the LDLD the good ol' thumbs up. [notice the left hand thumbs up] keep your head up, man. jason 2cor5:21 Soli Deo Gloria "it's the beauty of a community. it takes a village to raise a[n] [LLroomtempJ]." -robb My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basster Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Thanks for the encouragement, Gospel. Your signature verse speaks volumes too. "I play the notes...but it is God who makes the music". J.S. Bach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I hope you get well soon to Basster. I hurt my left hand ring finger the other night and you wouldn't belive how. Me & the Missus where doing our Christmas grocery shop and I was taking the bags in from the car. Of course I was carrying to much and could feel a pain but I continued, hey presto half an hour later strained ligaments. I can still play but the ache is annoying. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself til I read your post! A couple of achy days would be nothing to your situation, its terrible how much we take for granted! I hope ya get well soon. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I know how you feel - I had a nasty motorbike accident in January, and I couldn't play bass for around six weeks as a result. What a bummer it was, but it's all good now. Hang in there http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Sorry to hear that, man. Last year, my wife fell and broke her wrist about a month before Christmas. Which meant she couldn't play flute in the orchestra for a big holiday production she was supposed to be in. Very bummed. But she healed up, and you will too. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 It can be devastating when something like this happens. Last year about this time I cut my left index finger to the bone. I took lots of stitches and missed several gigs as a result. The fellas here helped me keep my head up and encouraged me not to rush things. It was and is good advice - although with a cast you don't have a choice. Don't rush it man! It really isn't the end of the world. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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