Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Update on my hand
I'm making good progress in my recovery. Most days, the palm isn't tender. The strength is coming back smidges at a time. I was gauging the improvement by when I could open a water bottle by myself. I managed that feat last Tuesday, at about 3 weeks post op. It's a struggle, but I'm doing it!
The scar looks good. It's itching some, which is part in parcel during the healing process. I'm using the memory foam block he gave me to strengthen the hand. I'm trying to use it on the left hand to so it will be stronger before the surgery on it.
I go back for my next post op on Thursday this week. We will schedule the left hand at that time.
So, all in all, it hasn't been a bad experience.
The scar looks good. It's itching some, which is part in parcel during the healing process. I'm using the memory foam block he gave me to strengthen the hand. I'm trying to use it on the left hand to so it will be stronger before the surgery on it.
I go back for my next post op on Thursday this week. We will schedule the left hand at that time.
So, all in all, it hasn't been a bad experience.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
I'm ready...
So, I had the surgery on my right hand. The surgery itself wasn't bad. The surgery center was great, really wonderful staff, everything moved right on along. I arrived at 11:3o, and I think I was home by 3, if not sooner.
I woke up with my hand in a pretty stiff bandage. I could feel, but it was mostly numbness. At home, I went straight to bed, and elevated my hand as instructed. And took the pain pills right on schedule. Doc told Chris to make sure that I kept them in my system. I haven't had a pain pill since Thursday morning at 6:30 am. So, that has been a good thing.
Very quickly I learned that there are so many limitations with only having one hand, esp when it is your dominant hand. Chris has been great, right there helping me with everything. As the days have gone by (I'm 4 days post op now), I'm able to do so much more. I'm learning to be creative. I am able to type now.
I went to work on Friday, but was only able to type left handed, writing wasn't happening at all, so I spent some time returning some phone calls. I'm really glad that I can type now, that should make next week at work easier.
Just to think, I have to do this again on the other hand in the not so distant future. At least I'll be a little more prepared.
But for now... I'm ready... to have the bandage off, the stitches out, and start the next phase of recovery.
I woke up with my hand in a pretty stiff bandage. I could feel, but it was mostly numbness. At home, I went straight to bed, and elevated my hand as instructed. And took the pain pills right on schedule. Doc told Chris to make sure that I kept them in my system. I haven't had a pain pill since Thursday morning at 6:30 am. So, that has been a good thing.
Very quickly I learned that there are so many limitations with only having one hand, esp when it is your dominant hand. Chris has been great, right there helping me with everything. As the days have gone by (I'm 4 days post op now), I'm able to do so much more. I'm learning to be creative. I am able to type now.
I went to work on Friday, but was only able to type left handed, writing wasn't happening at all, so I spent some time returning some phone calls. I'm really glad that I can type now, that should make next week at work easier.
Just to think, I have to do this again on the other hand in the not so distant future. At least I'll be a little more prepared.
But for now... I'm ready... to have the bandage off, the stitches out, and start the next phase of recovery.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Couch potato
I say I'm not going to do it, I'm not going to just waste my weekend, but I did it again - I did the couch potato routine. Granted, yesterday, I didn't feel all that great. Nothing specific, just blah - couldn't get going. I did manage to get a few things done. I even baked a batch of cookies, but don't tell Aunt Sally because I'm taunting her about saving me some of the cookies she's making.
We were invited to a couple of events yesterday, but I just couldn't get myself together enough to get ready to go.
I have cleaned the kitchen, made some gift tags, did a crossword puzzle, did some online surveys... you know - productive stuff. At least I can tell myself they are productive. Well, I did need to make the tags because I need them tomorrow, and the kitchen has to be done.
Making the tags was getting to be a little bit of a challenge because my hand kept going numb. I'd have to stop and take a break and rest my hand after only making a few. A sign of things to come if I don't get them fixed.
I'm going to have lunch with Kindredly on Tuesday, and I'm looking forward to it.
Three day work week this week and next. Lots of end of year work to cram in on those few days.
And this blog post, I'll count it as productive.
Oh, and Chris, yeah, he was right there with me the entire time. Well, except for when he went to the grocery store to buy steaks for supper last night. And today, he might have the edge on the potato-ness.
We were invited to a couple of events yesterday, but I just couldn't get myself together enough to get ready to go.
I have cleaned the kitchen, made some gift tags, did a crossword puzzle, did some online surveys... you know - productive stuff. At least I can tell myself they are productive. Well, I did need to make the tags because I need them tomorrow, and the kitchen has to be done.
Making the tags was getting to be a little bit of a challenge because my hand kept going numb. I'd have to stop and take a break and rest my hand after only making a few. A sign of things to come if I don't get them fixed.
I'm going to have lunch with Kindredly on Tuesday, and I'm looking forward to it.
Three day work week this week and next. Lots of end of year work to cram in on those few days.
And this blog post, I'll count it as productive.
Oh, and Chris, yeah, he was right there with me the entire time. Well, except for when he went to the grocery store to buy steaks for supper last night. And today, he might have the edge on the potato-ness.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Scheduled
Looks like I'm starting off the new year with surgery. Right hand surgery is scheduled for January 6th. We'll schedule the left hand when the right hand is healed enough. The neurosurgeon who I was seeing anyway, took one look at my EMG and said he is very concerned about my hands and set me up to see the orthopedic surgeon the very next day, who was also concerned about how far advanced the carpal tunnel syndrome is. He told me that I already have permanent damage - bummer. Said I might get some improvement, but he wouldn't guarantee it, but that he could stop the progression.
I am still so surprised, feels like this came out of nowhere, when obviously it didn't because of how bad it is. It's been a sneaky little problem, I just adjusted as time went by I guess. Too much other stuff to worry about.
Meeting that $1,000 deductible EARLY!
I am still so surprised, feels like this came out of nowhere, when obviously it didn't because of how bad it is. It's been a sneaky little problem, I just adjusted as time went by I guess. Too much other stuff to worry about.
Meeting that $1,000 deductible EARLY!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Pointed out
It was pointed out to me that I neglected to post about my own birthday on my own blog. So, happy belated birthday to me.
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