Right Hand Returns (sort of)

     The last time I was able to post I showed you my casted right hand.  It was big, club-like, and very cumbersome.  It didn't really matter that my hand wasn't of much use because it was too busy screaming at me in pain.  No way, no how was it going to do anything nice to or for me.  Not after what I had authorized be done to it!

    So it's about a week later and that big club-like cast was removed yesterday.  Look what's under it!  Stitches!  Last week the hand surgeon took two chunks of ligament from the right forearm and meticulously sewed them into place in order to rebuild the joint at the base of my thumb and to strengthen the joint further up my thumb.  Amazing!

    Yes, it hurts like hell but ice, elevation, time, and percocet have calmed the screams.  The stitches need to stay in for a few more days but taking the big compression bandage off has allowed less pressure and more movement for the hand/fingers.  The doctor redressed my arm in a new ensemble which is lighter and a little more finger friendly.

   I still have very little use of the right hand.  Typing is frustrating and challenging.  Actually, I have a whole list of things that are frustrating and challenging (coming to you during next month's A to Z Challenge).  I have had pain and limited movement in my right hand for, at least, the last ten years.  I am hoping that this big pain in the hand takes away this constant irritation.  If it does, then my right hand will be introducing my left hand to the surgeon.  In fact, they have already met.  Maybe they will get a second date.