Don’t want to gross anyone out, but—here’s where I’m at…
To recap—crushed hand under some barn boards,
needed surgery~had surgery, lots of pain and seriously watching clock for next pain pill.
4 days in, figured out bandages were too tight~got loosened and things were markedly improved.
9 days post surgery, necessary flight out East,
1st TSA agent encountered accidentally hit finger trying to help me~ couldn’t breathe, almost cried, more pain, and now nauseous.
Saw Dr upon return~ screw held, sutures held, a little bleeding, but—okay.
VERY interesting to travel. . . . . –just function– ONE HANDED.
Stitches come out this Friday on schedule, then move to a soft splint and therapy soon after.
SO nice to have FRESH bandages,
AND to get to see healing, progress—
and a straight finger again!
*hope the pictures don’t gross you out.
Maybe just EXIT now!
I’ll totally understand. . .
Look, my hand will look NORMAL again—YaY!
Sure can’t wait to get back to work!
Catherine
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I love seeing surgery photos! I’ve been waiting, and hoping I didn’t have to beg you to show me!! ; ) Looks like it hurt like a son of a gun, and don’t let anyone tell you it shouldn’t hurt – look at that huge screw in your bone! That takes a long time to heal and quit hurting! It just takes as long as it takes. I’ve had 13 foot surgeries, and have several metal pieces in my feet – it is all good now, and I don’t regret a thing. Good luck healing and with your therapy!
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Excuse me, I meant to also say – your nails look amazing! : )
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Ouch!!! Glad to hear you are on the mend. Hands/fingers are tricky….looks like you have good Doc who knew their stuff and you have a good outcome. Thought of you all w/e at Three Speckled Hens Show in Paso Robles, CA. I took some quick pictures but you can check things out @ their web site during your recovery. It is 2x’s/year….usually 1st w/e in April and again in Oct. Think about joining us sometime. We would love it!! Saw our exact feedsacks there at several booths….everyone selling @$25. p.s. What was the name of the show/flea market in WI mid-Sept that I missed this year. Do you know when it will be in 2016? (Must submit vacation “wish list” now.) Please keep in touch, Karen L.
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Glad you are recovering. I am jealous of your long beautiful nails. I can’t grow them since mine are paper thin and break off. I’m heading to Kansas for a week to visit my son. Yea
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wishing you a speedy recovery !!!
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You poor dear! Every time I have injured a finger I have passed out COLD! You are such a trooper. Wishing you a complete and total healing on your finger and hand. You are far too talented and have work to do!!! Lol xoxo
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Your finger is looking just beautiful! I hope your pain has disappeared by now! It’s great to see you are recovering well despite all the challenges! I hope you have a great weekend!
Smiles!
Terry
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ouchie! I sure hope each day that passes is better. Ohhh, I can’t imagine what you’ve gone through…. and the tsa agent? ugh! how awful!!!
take care Catherine!
gail
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I totally love gross photos like this. I’ve been itching to see exactly what the damage/repair looked like underneath your bandage. The addition of the x-rays put this over the top!
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