friday february 26

today i went to the hospital to finally get my cast taken off. unfortunately, after confirming that today was indeed the day when i'd be done with my cast, the doctor told me i'd have to wear a brace for now, to protect the arm. although it can be taken off and on, this was still something of a disappointment. i just want my arm to be free. when a nurse came in with the brace and began explaining it, i asked just how often i was expected to have it on. his list of scenarios included wearing it when i went to bed because "you never know what'll happen when you're sleeping."