PREP Prepping for Hand Surgery

[packyderms_wife]

Not to pry, but sounds like carpal tunnel release. If so, recovery from these has become a piece of cake (esp. compared to terrible outcomes in the 1990s). New microsurgery methods have great outcomes. Hardly ever see them in clinic for post-op, as usually not problem

Not prying at all. I have trigger thumb and a good sized cyst that's in the joint of said thumb, the cyst is putting pressure on a nerve I think he said. Last December I was trying to open a tamper proof container of organic radish sprouts, OC was sitting at the table with me when it happened, and we heard a loud pop!

Broke the bottom bone of my thumb and trashed the ligaments in said thumb. It's healed up for the most part except for that nasty trigger thumb.

Since I'm left handed it's a royal pain in the hand using it to do a variety of things like stitching, metal and leather work, and also some other finer motor skill tasks like peeling carrots. Waking up with it stuck in a bent position hasn't been any fun either.

I've done two rounds of steroid injections and I am like just fix it and be done with it already, I have work to get done.

 

[colonel holman]

cyst excision also very simple with good outcomes. good

 

[Notasheep]

Packy...many prayers uplifted for successful surgery and speedy healing!

 

[packyderms_wife]

cyst excision also very simple with good outcomes. good

Things I love to hear! I work with my hands a lot, doing metal work, wire wrapping, stitching, painting, etc., so being able to use my hands to their fullest again is very important to me. And it's also why I take the exercises to prevent carpal tunnel very seriously.

 

[etdeb]

Thanks for the offer, I think we'll have it all covered. OC mows the lawn and does the shopping and my bestie works five blocks from my house if I run into problems.

Thanks to you guys here I'm getting lots of ideas on food prep to go into the freezer and some freezer meal ideas for my lunches and breakfast. I have two large mugs, and I mean they are large, that are microwave proof so I can cook things like oatmeal, etc. in the microwave, and then carry it safely with one hand to the table, the mugs have large handles.

We spent some time discussing the first two weeks of meals, and looking at various things in our kitchen. OC can stage stuff for me the night before which will allow me to cook using only one hand. Pre-chopping the onion, bell peppers, etc., will be a HUGE help, and I have a jar of minced garlic in the pantry that I plan to use as well, and a tube of tomato paste of all things, who knew tomato paste came in a tube?

And the tube tomato paste it very good and concentrated

 

[annieosage]

Hoping your surgery goes well.

I’ve been having issues mostly in my left hand but a little in my right with trigger finger. Especially in the mornings I can’t make a fist. Trigger finger is no joke but I’m scared to death to have surgery on my hands

 

[packyderms_wife]

Hoping your surgery goes well.

I’ve been having issues mostly in my left hand but a little in my right with trigger finger. Especially in the mornings I can’t make a fist. Trigger finger is no joke but I’m scared to death to have surgery on my hands

Doc said it's pretty quick and easy surgery for the trigger finger and just to follow post op instructions and all should be fine.

 

[Chicken Mama]

My first trigger thumb recovery was easy-peasy. Three little stitches was all it needed. I had immediate relief and literally no issues. Hope yours goes as well.

 

[Dobbin]

Owner's wife is left-handed.

Owner says the average intelligence of left-handed people is higher than right-handed.

Just tell the doctor that your New York Times Crossword Puzzles just haven't been the same since your hand became disabled - and you REALLY want to get back in your game.

Dobbin

 

[packyderms_wife]

My first trigger thumb recovery was easy-peasy. Three little stitches was all it needed. I had immediate relief and literally no issues. Hope yours goes as well.

How long before you were able to use your hand again? I was told absolutely not activity for the first three days, can't even get it wet.

 

[Chicken Mama]

A day or two. They don't usually want the stitches to get wet but it happens; do the best you can to follow doc orders. But in my case it was easy and no pain meds even needed. Let us know how you do.

 

[packyderms_wife]

A day or two. They don't usually want the stitches to get wet but it happens; do the best you can to follow doc orders. But in my case it was easy and no pain meds even needed. Let us know how you do.

Thanks. My guess is he said three weeks because wire wrapping and metal smithing are aggressive activities.

 

[Seeker22]

Put clean sheets on the bed. Once you have surgery, pushing and tucking sheets between matress and box spring may hurt. I hope your surgery goes well.

 

[annieosage]

A day or two. They don't usually want the stitches to get wet but it happens; do the best you can to follow doc orders. But in my case it was easy and no pain meds even needed. Let us know how you do.

We’re you able to type very soon after? I have 2 jobs both are typing all day. Right now it affects my index fingers on both hands but worse on the left.

 

[packyderms_wife]

We’re you able to type very soon after? I have 2 jobs both are typing all day. Right now it affects my index fingers on both hands but worse on the left.

Excellent question! I've been wondering the same thing.

 

[Chicken Mama]

Absolutely. I went back to working the next day (computer job).

 

[annieosage]

Absolutely. I went back to working the next day (computer job).

That’s great news. It’s not so bad now (more of a nuisance) so will wait u til we’re settled in FL and I find a good doctor.

 

[Nowski]

Good luck Packy, and prayers for a successful surgery.

Here is my left hand surgery last week
hand broken in a fall. I will open thread in
corkboard for details.

Nowski

 

[packyderms_wife]

Good luck Packy, and prayers for a successful surgery.

Here is my left hand surgery last week
hand broken in a fall. I will open thread in
corkboard for details.

Nowski

Prayers that your hand heals and quickly!

 

[Nowski]

Diabetic black out, hit hard, I am in rehab.
Life sucks right now.

Nowski

 

[Bolt]

You'll do fine and I'm betting you'll be surprised how fast you bounce back. Will be praying for an easy process along with a quick and painless recovery.

 

[bev]

If your surgery is on your dominant hand, be sure to practice using your non-dominant hand for several days beforehand.

Praying for successful outcome.

 

[Fairwillows]

Prayers @packyderms_wife

 

[packyderms_wife]

Today was a weird day. Had to t ale Little Girl to the vet, $343 later and a plethora of tests they still don’t know why she’s running a fever and is lethargic.

So she’s now on antibiotics twice s day for fourteen days, and I’m not sure how this is going to work because I’m the medicine giver in this house, not OC.

If all goes well tomorrow I will commence food prep for post surgery for my lunches.