cruisinmeme Posted November 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2012 well thanks everyone for the good wishes, parquets (aka prayers) It worked. Saw the ortho doc today and no surgery, she got another splint (different from the one she got at ER) and can go on cruise. Will probably get cast after the trip. She was told no pool or water slide. I was hoping we could take it off awhile and do some water stuff, but if she were to bump it, oops. It all has to do with where the break is. So in 6 days we are ready for a week of fun. Thanks everyone Oh, in the big city of baton rouge and they acted like we were taking a foreign language about a waterproof cast. They were not keen on her leaving with a regular cast. All the things kids will do like scratch inside and cause an infection, or it gets wet, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopes4 Posted November 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm so happy it worked out and she can go! It's too bad she won't be able to enjoy the pool and slides but she will get to spend this time with you and that is what is most important. Enjoy! Thanks for updating us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searoses Posted November 13, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2012 jeez louise....my daughter had a waterproof cast 30 yrs ago in a small city in nh!! too bad she will have to miss the water fun.....maybe you can do some family pool time at dinner when it's usually empty......one thing they did not tell us was that the cast would smell like lobsters for 6 weeks if she got it wet in the ocean! you'll at least be saved that:D...have a wonderful trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted November 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad everything worked out! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmeme Posted November 13, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Eat lobster yes....smell like one NO (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veryhotred Posted November 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2012 casts stink in general :o I work for an ortho doc and take those things off all the time..pee eww...it is normal but I have never smelled one that has been in the ocean :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartsnvt Posted November 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I would put a plastic baggie with elastics so she could play in the pool, but try to keep her hand out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted November 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Wonderful news!!!!! Definately NO water slides! The water slides are no big deal anyway unless you sail Epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted November 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Please do not do as someone suggested and let her in the pool anyway! Bag leaks, cast gone, now what???? Follow the doctors orders. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSLMOM Posted November 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad to hear the good news! And I, too, would follow the docs orders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepherdqueen Posted November 13, 2012 #11 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Great news! Have a wonderful vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted November 13, 2012 #12 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Water casts costs more and that is one reason why they are not offered to everyone who they are appropriate for. I highly doubt that ER staff at a major medical center or at an Ortho Clinic didn't know what they are. Chances are their kids got one when they had a fractured bone. It's one of those squeaky wheel kind of things! She gets to go and that is the main thing. Have a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknotted Posted November 13, 2012 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I would put a plastic baggie with elastics so she could play in the pool, but try to keep her hand out of the water. Back in the 50's before water-proof casts were invented, I broke my arm 3 summers is a row, at ages 6, 7 and 8. My mom wrapped my arm up in a few bread bags and then had me hold my arm up over my head while I played in the water. It wasn't the same as "swimming" but it sure did make my time in a cast seem not so crappy. Yes, I know, times have changed and people are more protective of their kids these days...that's fine. But I still cherish memories of my summers wearing the bread bags. OP, your little one will be happy to get to go, so hopefully the casted thumb will not be a problem and she'll realize how close she was to not having a cruise at all. ENJOY THAT CRUISE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta3 Posted November 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Sounds like the cast is coming after the cruise but they sell waterproof cast covers in the grocery store and drug stores here. Not the most attractive but durable, reuse able and effective. I'm so glad she is able to go, have a wonderful time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crew mom Posted November 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad to hear that she gets to cruise! Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted November 13, 2012 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Bring an extra splint +tape. IF the current one gets wet you can swap it out. I have 2 in competitive sports and can relate . ;) The slide is not worth it .. But a walk in the ocean may be in order.. As noted we are talking about a splint not a cast .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1SusieQ Posted November 13, 2012 #17 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Back in the 50's before water-proof casts were invented, I broke my arm 3 summers is a row, at ages 6, 7 and 8. My mom wrapped my arm up in a few bread bags and then had me hold my arm up over my head while I played in the water. It wasn't the same as "swimming" but it sure did make my time in a cast seem not so crappy. Yes, I know, times have changed and people are more protective of their kids these days...that's fine. But I still cherish memories of my summers wearing the bread bags. I too wore the wonder bread cast bag as a child. :) She will have a great time even with the cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted November 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Happy that she can go. She'll have a great time being with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelDiva88 Posted November 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'd get one of those and have her just try to keep the arm above water in the hot tub/edge of pool. I wouldn't risk the slide either, but being stationary in water shouldn't be an issue. Also will be good for the shower :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 13, 2012 #20 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Back in the 50's before water-proof casts were invented, I broke my arm 3 summers is a row, at ages 6, 7 and 8. My mom wrapped my arm up in a few bread bags and then had me hold my arm up over my head while I played in the water. It wasn't the same as "swimming" but it sure did make my time in a cast seem not so crappy. Yes, I know, times have changed and people are more protective of their kids these days...that's fine. But I still cherish memories of my summers wearing the bread bags. OP, your little one will be happy to get to go, so hopefully the casted thumb will not be a problem and she'll realize how close she was to not having a cruise at all. ENJOY THAT CRUISE! Back when I was 10 years old I ripped the nail and the end part of my middle finger off on the second day or our family's month long cottage vacation. Needless to say that my middle finger was heavily bandaged for the duration. I also used a bread bag and elastics to cover my hand while I was swimming. It was quite a sight. Here was this kid swimming with one arm sticking out of the water giving everyone the finger!:eek: Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted November 13, 2012 #21 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Yay! So glad she can go! Enjoy your time with your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted November 13, 2012 #22 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm sorry about the broken thumb. I tore ligaments in my thumb once and had to have casts on for a good month or so. You learn SOOOO fast just how important your thumb is!!!!! I would go ahead and get a good quality waterproof cast protector. She'll need it after the trip also when she gets her cast. It will make everyday showering/bathing easy to do. There is this website, brokenbeauties (add the www, add the .com), that has really cool cast covers and slings. The cast covers are different types of fabric to make the cast fun. the slings are cool fabrics, too. As long as she has to be in splints/casts, make it fun and fashionable for her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskier Posted November 13, 2012 #23 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Glad to hear that your GD is going to be able to make it. If you see a guy wearing a red/black jacket with a large Marine Corps logo on the back on embarkation day, come over and say hi. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Want2Cruise Posted November 13, 2012 #24 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Our Dr charges us extra for the gortex / fiberglass cast. It is worth the cost! Saved our beach vacation last summer. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted November 14, 2012 #25 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Just to clear things up a little .. I think . "" she got another splint (different from the one she got at ER) and can go on cruise. Will probably get cast after the trip."" Its sounds as though its a simple splint , no cast.. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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