Dealing with injury

[Mac66]

Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just ready for your vasectomy?

[Bob]

Good luck Dave.

And hiding the gun is only gonna be a problem if he gets and MRI or a Colonoscopy.

[David]

Had my surgery yesterday morning. Pretty much out of it the rest of the day. Feeling better today.

In addition to the anesthesia, they did a nerve block on my right arm. That was very weird. Arm totally numb. Had mostly wore off by the time I went to sleep. Now for the healing process. I go back in 2 weeks for the sticthes to be removed.

[Bmyers]

Glad everything went well

[Bob]

Had my surgery yesterday morning. Pretty much out of it the rest of the day. Feeling better today.

In addition to the anesthesia, they did a nerve block on my right arm. That was very weird. Arm totally numb. Had mostly wore off by the time I went to sleep. Now for the healing process. I go back in 2 weeks for the sticthes to be removed.

Great preparedness opportunity to practice removing yourself!

[David]

Had the stitches removed this afternoon and Xrays taken. Surgeon was pleased with how well everything is healing. The plate and screws were actually larger than I thought they would be. Still swollen and bruised in some areas but doing nicely. Got fitted for a custom, removable splint/brace which is a lot more comfortable than the post surgery bandages/splint.

Started PT today as well

[bdcochran]

great

[David]

I am recovering. Swelling is still there but it's gone down. Still very stiff. When I've stretched out I can touch my thumb and each finger, pinky is a bit of a struggle. Can't make a full fist yet and thumb doesn't fully bend. Wrist bents about a third/half forward but still only slightly backwards. I can tie my shoes and do other light tasks. I'm actually typing this with both hands so that's a big plus. PT continues

[bdcochran]

Great that you are improving.

I am older - enjoy that you are improving. In other news. . .
Girlfriend is having her hand and wrist surgery redone this Friday. I also believe that last year's surgery on one of my fingers is failing. I have passed on surgery on a finger on the right hand for a while. I do exercises every day on the fingers ... and it doesn't seem to work.

[tom mac]

good to hear David... go slow and heal well

BD... yes , getting old sucks !