Things you can't do one-handed...

[Zornhau]

So since I broke the bones in my hand I've found that there are lots of things that require two hands. I can't tie my shoes, so now I have slip-ons. Twist-ties are a pain, mostly in getting them closed. Anything with a screw top lid can be tough, but usually manageable. Another is eating from a light weight bowl or container...I chase it across the table unless I put one of those grippy jar-opener pad thingies under it. It's been a very eye opening experience, to say the least.

Here's my new cast and the kiddo's 'cast' that she made at school...


So what else would you think should be on the list? Have you had something like this?

[SeattleGirl]

1. I broke the tip of my ulnar bone a number of years ago, so I hear ya!

I had to have help getting dressed, drying my hair, I couldn't drive (I had a stick shift at the time), etc.

It was very irritating!

[Zornhau]

5. yea, I forgot driving

Luckily LynzM has an automatic, but I miss my car :(

[GOPisEvil]

2. You can't row a boat.

Unless you want to go in circles. :D

[Zornhau]

8. since it's winter I can't do that anyway

:P

[lost-in-nj]

3. hey

cooking
not for nothing


bathroom duty!!!

hope you get well soon

:hug: :hug:

lost

if you lived closer I could help....
I would help

[Zornhau]

9. yea, not much cooking

or dishes washing! :evilgrin:

Thanks, we're doing well with it though!

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

4. Takes two hands to hold a Whopper (old Burger King ad)

any kind of whopper.

[Zornhau]

10. yea

:cry:




:spank:

[lizziegrace]

6. Had a fracture in my elbow this past February

Had trouble washing my hair, drying my hair, pulling up my pants (there'll be jokes there...), getting clothes out of the washer, buttoning clothes and on and on.

I'm glad you're on the mend.

:hug:

[cynthia]

12. pulling up the pants

underwear, jeans, you name it! I didn't know it took two hands until one was disabled a while back. I took to wearing very loose elastic waist knit pants - oh so ugly!

[Zornhau]

14. I'm managing with the pants, but the buttons suck!

the dress pants today were the worst! I'm glad that was a one-time thing!

[Inchworm]

7. Clap

And might I say you guys look so cool there on the couch!

:hi:

[A-Schwarzenegger]

11. What's the sound?

[Zornhau]

16. how very zen

:P

thanks! she was really excited to show me her cast after school.

[Rabrrrrrr]

17. Oh, no. You can get the Clap one-handed. Trust me on that one.

Yep.

Learned THAT one the hard way.

[Zornhau]

19. unfortunately, that was my first thought too

some of us just have restraint :P

[Oeditpus Rex]

13. Once, while drunk, I gave myself a 'boxer's fracture'

And, being drunk, I didn't realize it was broken until the next day, when my right hand looked like a kosher Chanukah ham.

It was awhile before I played the guitar again. I think I went back to drinking rather quickly, though. :blush:



Hey, in that shot, the kiddo looks kinda like Tatum O'Neill in "Paper Moon." :)

[Zornhau]

18. Ouch!

I do remember doing this though!

Thanks!

[prole_for_peace]

15. empty ice trays.

two years ago i had carpel tunnel surgery and i couldn't "pop" and empty my ice cube trays with one hand. i drink a lot of ice tea so i had my mom empty all my trays into a huge bowl i put in the freezer. when i had the second had done a few months later i was ready and emptied them before.

and twisting wet hair up into a towel.

[Zornhau]

20. Luckily the fridge has an ice maker!

I too love the iced tea, I hadn't thought of that...

[IzaSparrow]

21. play the drums, unless

you are the INCREDIBLE rick allen..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSaAXDBvfho

[Zornhau]

24. very true!

:D

[kentauros]

22. Putting a bandaid on yourself

especially when one of the hands needed to open the package and pull off the protective strips is the one that's injured and you have to hold the blood back with the other hand. Johnson & Johnson needs to invent a bandaid that can be put on with your teeth and lips!

[Zornhau]

25. Luckily I didn't have that problem this time

not that I haven't been there in the past! I know what you mean about a one handed band-aid!

[ThomCat]

23. Is this the first time

the kiddo's been up on DU?

That's an awesome picture, and you know I think your daughter is a total gem. :)


Let's see...
Getting dressed can be a nightmare one handed.

Reading, because if the book is in that once hand you can't turn the pages.

Making any kind of food. Even something as simple as a sandwich, can be difficult for the same reason as eating out of a small boal. You chase things around.

Pouring anything even slightly heavy.

:shrug:

I imagine it's a good thing you've got some help. :)

[Zornhau]

26. I think I've posted her pic before

it's been a while though...
<Typing is hard too!>
I can manage reading as long as I'm holding the book on my knees; I can hold it open w/the cast. I'm really lucky to have awesome, beautiful help!

[Drum]

27. No knitting for awhile...

Hope you mend fast and well.

:)

[Zornhau]

28. but I don't know how to kint anyway...

:D
Thanks!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

29. Wash the cat

It's tough enough to wash yourself!

[Zornhau]

30. Heck, two hands is barely enough to wash the cat

it is tough to reach all the spots in the shower though

[La Lioness Priyanka]

31. sometimes the sex i have cannot be done with only one hand.

:P


you and your kiddo are cute!

[Zornhau]

32. Hey, don't get my thread locked!

:P
thanks!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

33. i was just trying to get you sadder about the other thigns you cant do

:P

[Zornhau]

34. we if that's your goal...

you could pm me details... :rofl:

Hope you're feeling better!