Last Thursday -- in my old man basketball game -- I tore my right distal biceps tendon. It's a complete tear so I need surgery within the next week to repair it. Apparently, this puts me in a splint for a month.
They say no driving for a month. I am self-employed and I drive to many different places, all at least 30 minutes away from home. My wife works in the opposite direction from where I typically go. Bottom line is, I'll have to do some driving or I'll go a month without earning. Can't do that.
Wondering how others have dealt with similar situations. Have any of you driven with an immoblized arm (not down the road, but long distances)? I suppose I could cab or Uber some places, but some of my destinations are 90 minutes or more away (one is 3 hours). I'll be able to Skype a little and do some work from home, but pratically speaking these options won't make much of a dent in getting what I need for the month.
Well, could be worse and I know I'll survive but just curious what you've done in similar circumstances. I tend to be a little on the cautious side so when the Dr tells me I shouldn't drive, I really don't want to disregard the order.
Also, if any have had the same injury/surgery, please tell me about your experience. Thanks.