Oh I, too hope your arm is ok but YEAH you made me laugh out loud at work too - the first time I read the word "flabble" !!!! ROFL what a great word!!! Thanks for sharing your story and I totally don't blame you for leaving it like that!
OUCH!! that sounds very painful! and horrifying. I am so sorry. I would have probably done the same thing. No way I could afford a 500 dollar dress! Hope you feel better soon