One more thing (actually two more) Like I said in the discussion section, Forearm crutches are a excellent, and they make getting around a whole lot easier. Secondly, check out this web page:

http://www.brownmed.com/products/seal-tight/seal-tight/index.htm

These make bathing with a cast or bandage sooooo much easier than the old garbage bag trick (or the not bathing at all trick...eeeewwww)