I went in with this
Ahh sweet relief, no more soft cast.
I know it looks pretty nasty here, but according to the therapist, it looks really good. The green markings on my hand and middle finger were made by a green sharpie by the doctor to indicate the correct finger and hand to do surgery on. My left one had a red 'NO' on it. I got to keep the Sharpies as a souvenir! Now wasn't that nice of them! I bet they were expensive souvenirs too! I was also surprised, only 3 stitches. And did you know if you massage your stitches, it reduces the chance of an ugly thick scar? Well I didn't!
Also, who knew there are compression socks for your fingers! Yep, I learned a lot of new things today!
This is what I ended up with for a splint. It's still questionable whether or not I can sew or quilt with this apparatus and I still have to cover it with a plastic bag when I shower but it's better than the cast! And even though my freedom was short lived, it still felt good to be free for a little while.
I'll update you tomorrow on the sewing quilting status! And my stash purchases while I was out!
An improvement is an improvement. Don't pull out stitches trying to sew, the bandages will come of soon enough. Although, I know how frustrating it can be to not be able to sew. I burned my thumb yesterday, not badly, but just enough that I can't sew from the blister.
ReplyDeleteGlad that good progress is being made. It is nice to have it behind you.
ReplyDeleteYeah for the great progress!! Still praying for a speedy healing - take it easy and let it heal!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs!
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ReplyDeleteSee, then feel pain instead. Well, there are new technologies coming in.
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