This story reminded me of an incident that happened over 8 years ago. I had fallen while rollerblading at an indoor roller rink. It was a horrific fall and required surgery where I needed both a metal pin and plate to reconstruct my left wrist. I am left handed so this was a massive challenge. I went with my husband to visit a friend once I was more stable and in a full cast. As we sat talking, I relayed a question to her that my husband had asked me: “What would you rather break, an arm or leg?” As painful as my broken wrist was, I did not hesitate to say arm. At least I had 2 good legs to allow me to move about freely, which was important to my healing, as I needed to get fresh air and walk in nature. My husband said leg because he is a pianist and artist who couldn’t imagine anything damaging his hands. After hearing us discuss our choices, our friend also said arm. Unfortunately, a week later, this friend slipped on ice while getting in her car and broke her leg. She was rushed to the hospital and her break required surgery - a metal rod inserted into her femur. Years later, and after extensive and painful physical therapy, I have fully recovered to the point of being able to do push ups. My friend has had more surgeries, physical therapy and still has many limitations and challenges. My husband has changed his answer! Hopefully anyone reading this will never have to experience any of it.
This story reminded me of an incident that happened over 8 years ago. I had fallen while rollerblading at an indoor roller rink. It was a horrific fall and required surgery where I needed both a metal pin and plate to reconstruct my left wrist. I am left handed so this was a massive challenge. I went with my husband to visit a friend once I was more stable and in a full cast. As we sat talking, I relayed a question to her that my husband had asked me: “What would you rather break, an arm or leg?” As painful as my broken wrist was, I did not hesitate to say arm. At least I had 2 good legs to allow me to move about freely, which was important to my healing, as I needed to get fresh air and walk in nature. My husband said leg because he is a pianist and artist who couldn’t imagine anything damaging his hands. After hearing us discuss our choices, our friend also said arm. Unfortunately, a week later, this friend slipped on ice while getting in her car and broke her leg. She was rushed to the hospital and her break required surgery - a metal rod inserted into her femur. Years later, and after extensive and painful physical therapy, I have fully recovered to the point of being able to do push ups. My friend has had more surgeries, physical therapy and still has many limitations and challenges. My husband has changed his answer! Hopefully anyone reading this will never have to experience any of it.
Solid choice.