Traumatized Hand #20

#20 THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

Grossness!

          It's been a week since surgery on my right thumb. The instructions I got from the doctor was to remove the large bandage and cover it with a band-aid. I can't believe it! after all that pain all I get now is a little insignificant band-aid? I have 4 stitches, and it looks GROSS. For some reason, this surgery ended up looking worse than the more extensive one I had in March.

          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.

          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.

          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!

Traumatized Hand #19

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

The Deed is Done!

          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.

          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!!

           Once the numbness wore off I was in excruciating pain!! I left the building with a simple little bandage on my hand. After all, that pain and all I get is this a little bandage?

          It hurt by the time I got home and took a pain pill, slept most of the day. Lefty is pretty upset knowing it will have to go through this soon, maybe first of next year... that is, if I can stand the pain that long in Lefty. It is definitely not happy.

What's with that?

          Refrigerator was relatively quiet and just stood there as usual, cold and indifferent. Since I wasn't drugged, I was very aware of my surrounding and Refrigerator. I think it knew that and didn't dare mock me!

Traumatized Hand #18

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

What's with that??

          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.

What's with that?

          This is because I went to Physical Therapy for my shoulder earlier last year!

          So the PT decides to see me weekly for five weeks and give me exercises to do at home between visits, like a coach. What else could I do but agree?

          The exercises are not easy but doable. I just have to remember to do them five times a day. Right now I can manage three but five times a day. It hurts! So I am going to manage it better along with my hand therapy.

What's with that??

          Meanwhile, Refrigerator is laughing, watching my bewilderment and confusion. It must be rewarding itself for doing such a good job upsetting my life. If only I could plan an unplug without its knowledge. I did look behind it and saw the plug that keeps it living and functioning. Should I unplug it? It would surely die! Die an undignified death! I must contemplate the deed.

Traumatized Hand # 17

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

Here We Go Again!!!

          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.

          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."

          Oh great, I go in with both thumbs bothering me and the doctor gave me a pain in my neck and/or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!

What's with that?

          This is becoming rather frustrating, one thing gets better then another thing or two crops up and makes everything hurt...again. Now I have to see another doctor for possible neck "dysfunction".

          Refrigerator is enjoying this so much it developed mold on the bottom, a real smelly one at that.  Apparently, it thought I'd have to clean it up. Well, I fooled it! My husband cleaned it up and he was rather aggressive with it too. Serves Refrigerator right!!

Traumatized Hand #16

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

Righty is almost good

          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.

          My new exercises, for Righty, include strengthening and playing with putty. Actually, it is a lot of fun sitting at home with my fingers in the purple stuff,

          One more week and I can get relief for Lefty's thumb. It's been a real trial dealing with something that seems to have no future relief. The therapist and doctor are suggesting surgery on Lefty to remove the inflamed tissue. Not looking forward to another surgery this year. I just had one in March with Righty!

          Refrigerator has been keeping a close eye on Lefty. After all, they were in cahoots a while back. It's probably trying to figure out if Lefty is still interested. Since I have been babying/caring for Lefty, it's not had a need or want to stray for attention. Too bad Refrigerator

Traumatized Hand Blog #16

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

Righty is almost good

          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.

          My new exercises, for Righty, include strengthening and playing with putty. Actually, it is a lot of fun sitting at home with my fingers in the purple stuff,

          One more week and I can get relief for Lefty's thumb. It's been a real trial dealing with something that seems to have no future relief. The therapist and doctor are suggesting surgery on Lefty to remove the inflamed tissue. Not looking forward to another surgery this year. I just had one in March with Righty!

          Refrigerator has been keeping a close eye on Lefty. After al they were in cahoots a while back. It's probably trying to figure out if Lefty is still interested. Since I have been babying/caring for Lefty, it's not had a need or want to stray for attention. Too bad Refrigerator

Traumatized Hand Blog # 15

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMISE OF MY RIGHT HAND

From a right-handed mystery writer

Revenge of the Ice Box

          Finally, I'm getting the upper hand. For weeks I've been dealing with my thumbs and right hand. I have been coping well, making adjustments to my daily activities and with help from my sister and husband, laundry and cooking are coming along. I'm driving short tips with no trouble steering. So I've been ignoring Refrigerator and it's been ignoring me, just the way I like it.

          I'm typing for short spurts and got back to writing our next mystery novel.  I'm back to swimming 3-4 times a week. So life has been sailing along, almost back to normal for most things.

          Well! Refrigerator has been rather quiet the last 3 weeks. I wasn't worried too much about it since life is getting back to normal (no traveling this year. though)

SILLY ME!

          I was maneuvering my car into the garage-which I have done millions of times. But for some reason, I overcorrected and messed up my right fender- car vs side of the garage.

          The Refrigerator- it planned this for weeks. That's why it's been so quiet all this time. The nerve of it. I feel revenge beginning to boil up within me, I must retaliate! Now!

          But how?