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Broken Arm

Thedonmega Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/08/08	2006/12/01, 12:04 AM I had surgery last weekend to repair 4 fractures in my arm. They inserted a medal rod and gave me an arm sling. Any ideas on where to start at the gym after a 4 month layoff?
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/12/01, 07:18 AM You would be better off talking to your therapist or your doctor if they haven't already told you what the limitations are.
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/12/01, 07:21 PM I wasn't trying to sluff you off but none of us on here (as far as I know) are qualified to work you through an injury as serious as that.
Thedonmega Posts: 2 Joined: 2005/08/08	2006/12/01, 05:57 PM I have spoken with my ortho dr. however i was really just looking for some encouraging info
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2006/12/02, 01:09 AM if your that concerned about it I would talk with him again and express your thoughts you'll find alot of docs change their attitude with the attitude of their patients I mean realize they see alot of people over and over again...if a patient, i.e. you shows a true concern and expresses their emotional state they tend to open up more -------------- Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2006/12/01, 02:52 PM good advice mike we aren't medical experts ask the guy in the white coat -------------- Jason Fox 6'1" 380lbs Weight Goal 300 by april 2007