i had ORIF for shattered humerus that happened in a fall. I have a plate and 9 screws in my arm. I received a nerve block during surgery and had no pain for a few hours until it wore off. Was told to start pain meds right away, which I did.

i was in pain, but what i found to be most helpful was ice. I took tylenol and stopped the pain meds after a week or so.
The pain was there. I had lots of help around the house with chores and it allowed me to take care of myself and rest as much as i could.

Right after surgery, I had physical therapy 3x's a week for 9 months. It was intense and the ice was so helpful. There were times where I felt that the pt wasn't helping and the therapist told me not to get discouraged. So I didn't. I keep working my arm under her guidance. And slowly, I noticed I could do more and more. Support for me was important. Even listening to music helped me get to sleep at night.

I did not have a cast, but had a sling. I had to sleep on my back or my uninjured side with lots of pillows in my back. The therapist showed me how to do this. Nothing about not sweating, I did not have stitches, I had some medical glue for the incision.

its been 2 years, sometimes, I still feel some pain for a short while, but it goes away. I have almost full range of motion, but its not like before. and that is ok. I can still do everything I did.

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