This is how I used to sleep with a metal splint on my right hand...
On the way to the surgery I offered Will the chance to change places, but he kindly informed me that it was ok, he didn't mind driving! I think he misunderstood the offer. Even in the surgery where I was patiently waiting...
He still refused to swap places with me...
I came out with the most enormous of bandages on my hand...
Which covered my 6 stitches... (look away now if you're squeamish!)
Until last night, Friday, when it was removed and I now just have a small dressing...
The Consultant, Mr Siddiqui, has made a fantastic job, very neat indeed. Thanks Doc!
It's a bit sore and is very bruised in the palm but that's to be expected I suppose. Me, being me, watched him stitch the wound back up. I couldn't quite watch the initial incision itself or the ligament being cut, but next time on my left hand I will for sure! HEEHEE!
I am now becoming a dab hand at everything left handed, though I can't lift anything and if it's going to fall, I have to remember to let it as it really does hurt like a bitch when you try and catch it! (...Yes, I have!)
The stitches come out on 21st June after which time I can drive again. No repetitive movements or heavy lifting allowed for at least 6 weeks.
Hmmm... wonder how long until I can craft again...?! I can type left handed (slowly and with some appalling spelling mistakes), but I'll get there!
7 comments:
Pfffff... almost felt down!!!
Please take care Rosie!!!
Sweet greetings, Saskia :)
Aww Rosie that looks so painful, hope you will get your crafting use back 100%.
hugs chris xx
Get well soon!
Pictures looks quite familiar to me, the op has been done to my both wrists too;-))m
Oh Rosie its going to make such a difference having this done! Just be very careful with it my darling X
Lovely stitching....I would want to take them out myself too hahahaha!!! Thanks for the graphics honey, HUGS XXX
Oooh Rosie, poor you, my legs are all wobbly now. :)xx
Hope the healing goes well and take care, don't do too much too soon!
Happy crafting
Tracy x
wow Rosie that was some bandage - you could have used that in the boxing ring and not felt a thing hahaha
Thanks for the squeemish warning but I had already scrolled down the page. Glad things went well and what a bummer that you can't do the hoovering for at least 6 weeks!
love Tracey x
:)
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