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Is the holiday ruined? Broken elbow and cast.

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shimmerandshine123 · 19/06/2026 18:41

DS broke his elbow last weekend, he has an operation to have pins put in and a cast on Monday, he’s got to go back to have a hard cast fitted next Wednesday. I’ve been told he will be in a cast for 4 weeks but is that from the initial cast or from the new one next Wednesday? We are supposed to be going on holiday on 18th July and I’m wondering the likelihood of him being out of his cast by then?

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shimmerandshine123 · 19/06/2026 18:50

Thanks all. We can’t change the dates as it’s the only time DH can get off work. I’m sure we would make it work if he still had the cast I would just feel terrible that he couldn’t swim! He’s been a real trooper with it all so far bless him

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BillieWiper · 19/06/2026 18:49

He can still enjoy his holiday in a cast I'd hope. You can get plastic thing to put over it for going in water. Tbh immediately after the cast comes off it sometimes hurts for about a week as it's weak and not used to weight bearing. So it might be better that it's still on in some ways. And it'll be protected from any knocks etc.

Mischance · 19/06/2026 18:48

I broke my elbow into bits when I was 19 and it was pinned and wired. Getting it back in action was a long haul! I am sorry your son has done this. I was in a cast for quite a long time - I suspect it will date from the new cast. But I was out and about and at uni and it did not cramp my style - he should be fine to go on holiday, but might not be able to swim.

Just to say the physio afterwards is really important to getting normal function back.

Sirzy · 19/06/2026 18:48

A lot will obviously depend on how it heals. Phone the insurance company now to let them know then talk to the hospital when your there next week about best way forward. Any chance of pushing the dates a few weeks?

hope he recovers well and isn’t in too much pain.

user1494050295 · 19/06/2026 18:46

Speak to the dr and ask for an extra assessment just before going away

Sassylovesbooks · 19/06/2026 18:44

I would have thought it would be from when he has the hard cast next week. If you're going abroad, make sure you advise your travel insurance company of the injury, in case of any issues whilst away.

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shimmerandshine123 · 19/06/2026 18:42

Should have said he had the operation Monday just gone x

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