tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72957759802790850522024-03-05T03:46:54.825-08:00RecipesJanet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-29360664917346500872021-03-13T12:47:00.002-08:002021-03-13T12:47:54.472-08:00Recipe for St Patrick's Day Barmbrack<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 3;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My Italian mother made this bread
every St Patrick's Day for my <br />
Scotch/Irish father. It was delicious then and now. It takes some time to make
but it is delicious<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Orange Zest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 lb (3 cups) all-purpose
flour, plus 1 tbsp<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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wheat flour<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6 tbsp cold unsalted
butter, diced<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2 cups cold
buttermilk, shaken<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 large egg, lightly
beaten<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finely grated zest of
1 med orange<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1 cup dried currants
or raisins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Position the rack in
the middle and preheat the oven to 375F. Generously butter a 10-inch cast-iron
skillet with 2- to 2 1/2-inch-high sides (you can also bake it on a baking
sheet, but it will flatten more).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a bowl, whisk
together the 3 cups of all-purpose flour, wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, and
salt. Sprinkle the butter over the top and cut in with a pastry cutter or 2
knives until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In another bowl or
container, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and orange zest. Add to the
dough, stirring with a wooden spoon just until well incorporated. Combine the
currants with 1 tablespoon of flour and stir into the dough. It will be
sticky.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="color: #04151a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dump the dough onto a
well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf
into the prepared skillet and cut an "X" into the top of the bread
with a serrated knife. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes
out clean. When you tap the loaf, it will have a hollow sound.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let cool on the rack. Serve
warm or at room temperature with plenty of unsalted butter. (Though I hear some
people eat this with cream cheese).<o:p></o:p></span></p>Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-56678495340129250332020-05-23T11:10:00.005-07:002020-05-23T11:10:30.522-07:00Kids Kooking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Crackers</span></em><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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together cucumber, green pepper, onion, yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, and red
pepper until blended. Place a tomato slice on each Ritz cracker. Top with 1/2
teaspoon vegetable mixture. Serve immediately</span></em><em><span style="color: black; font-family: "Fauna One","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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every time we stayed for the weekend. Sooo good.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 115%;">Partially fry 4 strips bacon; take from skillet.
Brown 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
in bacon fat. Add 1 cup white wine (or 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup lemon juice) and
1/4 cup Heinz ketchup. Simmer 5 min. Mix with 1 cup diced cooked meat and two
1-lb. cans of Heinz pork and beans in 1 1/2 quart casserole. Top with bacon.
Bake at 350˚F for 45 min. Makes 6 servings.</span></em><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Instead of meatloaf for dinner every Monday night, my
mother made this-every Monday. Even to this day, I consider meatloaf a
delicacy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Heat oven to 350. Using a 2 qt baking dish with a tight
fitting lid, layer the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cup whole kernel corn, drained<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 8 oz. can of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hunt's</i>
tomato sauce <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2 can of water over the two layers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2 cup each of chopped onion, and green peppers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3/4 lb of extra lean, uncooked ground beef <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cover meat with 4 strips of bacon, cut in half<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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about 30 minutes longer. Makes 4 to6 servings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mix,( any flavor), 1/4 cup salad oil, 1 egg. Form into small balls, flatten
with hand on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes at 350 degrees (mod) Makes
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directions. Chill until set. Run a little hot water along the sides and bottom
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: 0.2pt;">Great for
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<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">1/2 lb. franks cut in 1" cubes</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">1 tbsp. prepared mustard</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">5 small cooked onions</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">10 slices dill pickles</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">2 tomatoes cut into wedges</span></em><br />
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shallow baking dish. Spread frank cuts with mustard. Arrange with onions,
pickles and tomato slices on five skewers. Brush with oil, place on beans. Bake
in hot oven (400˚F) 30 minutes or arrange on broiler pan and broil until hot
and lightly browned.</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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threading them with food.</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> So, I would say my hands are at 90% capacity, both Righty and Lefty. I still get occasional aches in my hands, but they are both functioning. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> I am impressed, with my doctor. One can hardly see the scar on my hand from the first surgery, while a small scar from the second thumb surgery lingers. I had the best surgeon I could have had!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"> Refrigerator seems to be content to just be a refrigerator and nothing else. It seems Refrigerator has given up launching another attack on me, at least for now. I have decided to ignore it and just live my life as it should be, hectic and busy. Revenge will have to wait for another day. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-24897933504111650202019-02-27T17:45:00.002-08:002019-02-27T17:45:26.586-08:00Traumatized hand #21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> My typing has improved tremendously, little to no pain and my typing speed has increased to near pre-trigger thumb diagnosis and surgery. So overall I'm content and almost happy. I am planning to enjoy this lull in pain and misery until the next shoe falls!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The struggle has been not only with my thumb but more with my insurance and Medicare regulations for therapy and medication. I just don't understand how they can put people who are ill or struggling to maintain health through all this. It think it is a shame!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> So moving on, Refrigerator is acting up again. It's frigid, stern exterior is covering up more sinister plotting. I know it has been reaching out to Lefty and playing it COOL with Righty. Lefty is actually feeling fine, health-wise, not engaging in much communication with Righty since Righty is able to take care of itself. I do believe Lefty is taking a vacation and simply just doing its job. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I can now type (slowly) and I am no longer hunting and pecking. The pain has been bearable but still gets irritated when I move it. Lefty has been really sweet to Righty, doing what it can to cheer up Righty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Because I have to heal before attempting to move Righty's thumb, there wasn't much I could do for 10 days. I did a lot of reading, watching television, and avoiding Refrigerator (I sense that it has been very unhappy since I am not paying much attention to it). Righty or Lefty have also been shunning it, which is now a triple insult to it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> My husband has been doing all the cooking and cleaning...again. I can't drive so he's been my chauffeur too. I spent my time in different rooms of the house and office. So this must be irritating Refrigerator to no end! I do eat breakfast in the kitchen, but it is an enjoyable time talking with Bill and planning our day. Refrigerator must be furious during that hour. I never knew being such a Bitch would be so nice!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I have been suffering greatly with my thumbs, the pain got worse and worse over the summer. I saw the doctor, my hand specialist, and we decided it was best to get the surgery...at least with the right thumb. The left thumb isn't as bad pain wise. He reminded me that any Occupational Therapy I may need for my thumb will not be covered by my insurance or Medicare. I reminded him how much pain I was in and he nodded.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> So I had surgery on the right thumb and I was surprised it only took 15 minutes, and they didn't knock me out either. They, of course, numbed my entire hand but I was able to move my thumb when he asked...during surgery!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-76697222082229787982019-01-05T16:11:00.002-08:002019-01-05T16:11:04.066-08:00Traumatized Hand #18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I decided that my new hand issues were because of my neck, not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I went to a neck specialist and he agreed with me...a neck problem. I started Physical Therapy for neck pain. Unfortunately, my insurance will only pay for 5 sessions of physical therapy until December 2019. After the first of the new year, it can pick up again with 20 visits of physical therapy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-60102061854941881722018-11-11T08:49:00.001-08:002018-11-11T08:49:19.120-08:00Traumatized Hand # 17<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Not only do I have a bad thumb with Lefty, but Righty also made my right thumb get trigger finger too!! I can't believe that Righty would be so jealous!! You'd think Righty would be happy that it's doing so much better.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Saw the doctor today, gave me cortisone shots in both thumbs and a brace for Lefty. While I was there, I mentioned to him that Righty has been getting numb and tingly in the middle three fingers. He looked at Righty and announced, "It could be coming from your neck. Or it could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-76996458773329148872018-11-04T14:00:00.001-08:002018-11-04T14:00:08.027-08:00Traumatized Hand #16<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> So-o-o, Righty is doing much better. I can now make a fist (closed hand-finger to palm) but not ready to squeeze tightly. This is a vast improvement from when I started 4 weeks ago. I can type about 20 minutes, give or take a few minutes before fatigue begins to rear its ugly head. Righty has been having more fatigue than pain. My Occupational therapist said it's a good thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-88249627184998285002018-10-26T16:21:00.003-07:002018-10-26T16:21:45.287-07:00Traumatized Hand Blog #16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> After several weeks of intense range of motion therapy, I can almost make a fist but only with little resistance (still no squeezing). I can do most chores around the house except for chopping foods and lifting heavy items, i.e. laundry hampers, grocery bags, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I've been busy with our new book, and working on my hand therapy, basically ignoring Refrigerator. Lefty has been feeling ignored and looks for avenues to get my attention. Why Lefty actually felt pain in its thumb all week, maybe it's trying to get my attention... it worked. I used heat on Lefty's thumb and massaged it. Lefty seemed to feel better. At least Lefty isn't plotting with Refrigerator for some type of revenge. You just can't be too careful with these cold, rigid, aloof edifices like Refrigerator. And I noticed it's been very quiet this week. Not sure what's up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I've been busy with our new book, and working on my hand therapy, basically ignoring Refrigerator. Lefty has been feeling ignored and looks for avenues to get my attention. Why Lefty actually felt pain in its thumb all week, maybe it's trying to get my attention... it worked. I used heat on Lefty's thumb and massaged it. Lefty seemed to feel better. At least Lefty isn't plotting with Refrigerator for some type of revenge. You just can't be too careful with these cold, rigid, aloof edifices like Refrigerator. And I noticed it's been very quiet this week. Not sure <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">what's </span>up.</div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-88456724003605795832018-07-08T16:36:00.003-07:002018-07-08T16:36:32.562-07:00Traumatized Hand #11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-80558616471786088192018-06-23T11:08:00.003-07:002018-06-23T11:08:13.432-07:00Traumatized Hand #10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> She said the exercises I was doing were too advanced for someone 3.5 weeks post surgery and switched the exercises. No wonder why I was in constant pain day and night! Therapy is now focused on riding me of several sprained muscles and range of motion. I'm trying hard to get my right hand working again. I can now type for 8 minutes without pain, do dishes by hand in warm water, and fold clothes. I am also icing my hand more often than previously.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-3076868356350040432018-06-17T11:52:00.002-07:002018-06-17T11:52:34.045-07:00Traumatized Hand #9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-21098523802811111292018-06-13T17:10:00.005-07:002018-06-13T17:10:55.900-07:00Traumatized Hand #8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I am very unhappy with the way my therapy has been going. I've had one evaluation and four treatments so far. The therapist is not listening to me and really doesn't seem to understand what I need. He is more focused on scheduling 6 people an hour and servicing all six at the same time plus take business calls, (He manages the practice).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> It's not that I want individual attention 100% of the time. I just want him to review my exercises and make sure I am doing them correctly. Also, I've been getting numbness and "tingly" sensation in two fingers. He can't seem to figure out why. All I get is, "I don't know", and he heads off to the next patient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Then I find out that the therapist is also the manager and director of the hand clinic. Now it makes sense that he is more concerned about money, and profits than his patients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> I've decided to see a different Occupational Therapist. I'll call my physician and get another referral.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Lefty has been very supportive of Righty and unhappy with the therapist. Righty has to remind Lefty to be polite otherwise Lefty would punch him in the nose. Whereas Lefty was content with giving the therapist raspberries every time I went in for treatment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Meanwhile, the refrigerator stands there and continues to be cold, silent and rigid. I choose to ignore its indifference and continue with my healing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Janet Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928601622639876853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295775980279085052.post-89798417768409342072018-06-02T11:31:00.000-07:002018-06-13T17:07:41.038-07:00Traumatized hand #7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Nine o'clock Monday morning the long-awaited Occupational Therapy (OT) began. The OT did the evaluation and taught me exercises to improve strength in my hand, wrist, and forearm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> It hurt like the dickens but the heat and cold relieved a lot of the pain during therapy. As a retired Speech Therapist I understand the patience it takes to work on muscles and ligaments that have been immobile for a while. I came home with a list of exercises for Righty. Now, Lefty is feeling left out since Righty was directed to attempt more activities, i.e., dishwashing, folding clothes, driving etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> So, instead of moping around, Lefty is helping Righty with strengthening exercises in spite of the disparaging looks Refrigerator is giving it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> While spending more time in the kitchen, Refrigerator stands firm, fixed to the floor, now with a sharpened stare, focused as always on its next move, it's next attack. If I had only thought to take pictures of the attack when it happened I could use it to barter...maybe even for protection money! After all, something bad could happen to that Icebox...y'know?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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