I had my pre-op session at the hospital last week so I'm on the list for plate removal and just waiting for the call. It could be anytime between now and six weeks hence (the original twelve week period for leaving it in expires on Saturday 1 June). I have agreed to take the shortest notice and I'm also on their list in case of any cancellation.
While the plate fixation is no longer painful, it is uncomfortable so I'm looking forward to getting it out. What is painful is the flippin' physiotherapy! My new physio, Louise, appears to have recently given up professional wrestling for a career in musculo-skeletal therapy.
All credit to her though, after she's mangled me on that bed for a session my shoulder feels like a rusted old joint that's been freed, she's brilliant. I just wish it didn't make my eyes water so much.
Where a month ago my forward arm extension could only reach 50 degrees, it's now at 120 degrees (assisted) so that's huge progress.
Last week I made a batch of iced cupcakes for her and her team as a wee thank you for their care and they seem to have gone down very well. She tells me she shared them but I'm not convinced.
I confessed to her this week that that had been my first ever attempt at making cakes, albeit under strict supervision from The Cake Fairy. (If you're interested, I used the classic Victoria sponge recipe from Delia's cook book and spooned it into cupcake moulds. Can't remember the name but it's the encyclopaedic one in hardback.)
Still not driving or riding yet, getting public transport to work instead. To be honest I haven't missed the driving at all and I'm not too sure about being in any hurry to get back on the bike. I've kinda lost my bottle and I'm anxious about repeating the experience if I resume cycle commuting. I'm even nervous about walking down flights of stairs FFS!
This might pass, I've had it before after a very heavy off that resulted in heavy bruising but no breaks. I'll wait and see.