Well today I woke up early and hungry and headed out to my local excellent hospital. Less than 4 hours later I was back at home minus my clavicle plate!
Its been in for about 17 months and was giving me absolutely no issues other than the fear of falling on it again.
Anyone thinking of a removal can be reassured that its a lot less painful than having it put in! 5 Hours in, and there is a little stiffness around the cut but no loss of movement at all. Im going to have to be mindful over the next few days to be careful with it. As I was leaving the hospital, I almost threw my rucksack over the perforated bone!
Consultant said no contact sport or heavy lifting for 6 weeks but i'm ok to resume cycling as soon as I feel up to it....just don't fall off.
Fingers crossed when the nerve block wears off I don't end up in a world of pain, but the early signs are positive and i've got a good supply of paracetamol .... the only bad news is no alcohol for 24 hours.
Its been in for about 17 months and was giving me absolutely no issues other than the fear of falling on it again.
Anyone thinking of a removal can be reassured that its a lot less painful than having it put in! 5 Hours in, and there is a little stiffness around the cut but no loss of movement at all. Im going to have to be mindful over the next few days to be careful with it. As I was leaving the hospital, I almost threw my rucksack over the perforated bone!
Consultant said no contact sport or heavy lifting for 6 weeks but i'm ok to resume cycling as soon as I feel up to it....just don't fall off.
Fingers crossed when the nerve block wears off I don't end up in a world of pain, but the early signs are positive and i've got a good supply of paracetamol .... the only bad news is no alcohol for 24 hours.