Another surgery this morning

I'm not whining, just a little bored with nothing to do, one handed.

Dec 20th I had surgery to repair my broken wrist and he placed two pins in the wrist. After that, I developed not one, but two different infections. The wrist finally healed and then I developed carpal tunnel in the same hand.

OK, so this morning he went in again and cut the ligament to ease the pressure on the nerve.

I came out of surgery and said I felt no difference. Hospital staff and surgeon said it would take about 6 hours for the local anesthetic to wear off. Well, here I am at 6+ and nothing. Fingers still numb.

The only "good news" so far is that I have maxed out my health care deductible for the year. Everything healthcare-wise from here on out for 2016 will be "free". Premium is $873 per month for the two of us. Much better than the $1,450 we paid last year.

Only a month to Vegas!

 

Sorry to hear of your medical woes. Hope it works out well and in a short period of time. You type very well one handed. I will not make any assumptions as to how you gained that skill. I wouldn't have the patience for that.

I've had wrist issues on and off for years. Trying to avoid surgery, I started acupuncture a little over a year ago. Much to my surprise I currently have no pain and full range of motion. That hand is still a bit weak due to years of problems but getting stronger.

 

Sorry to hear about the ongoing troubles. Hope it works out fast!

 

Day 2 and pinky and ring finger feel normal. The other 2 fingers and thumb, no change.

Damn, right now I'm like one of those people on Facebook I hate! Who gives a sh*t.

 

Is it possible that there's some swelling that is irritating the nerves?

Hopefully you'll be feeling better soon!

 

Hope you're back to normal soon!

 

Hey Joe, like most folks here I wish you a speedy recovery. Dont know much about orthopedics, my area is abnormal psychiatry,degree gained from friends,family and people I meet in AC That infection after surgery is no joke,my sister caught one during dbl. knee replacement,damm near killed her.
Take Care.

 

Not true Joe! We care. Just get better so you can make that trip in a month or so. Jose will be missing you!!

 

Joe, hope everything heals better than new. Sorry you had to go through the rough time with it.

Keep your eye on Vegas - things will look up from there!

 

Get well soon Joe! Hope each day brings a little more improvement.