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October 7, 2015 by FreddyandPetunia

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

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged my healing hand, post-op | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on October 7, 2015 at 12:53 pm | Reply TucsonPatty

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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on October 7, 2015 at 12:54 pm | Reply TucsonPatty

Excuse me, I meant to also say – your nails look amazing! : )

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on October 7, 2015 at 1:22 pm | Reply Karen Lubben

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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on October 7, 2015 at 2:06 pm | Reply Terry Moore

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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on October 7, 2015 at 2:32 pm | Reply Sherry Kunkle

wishing you a speedy recovery !!!

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on October 7, 2015 at 7:02 pm | Reply Dee

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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on October 8, 2015 at 7:38 am | Reply Terry

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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on October 8, 2015 at 3:04 pm | Reply Gail (@repurposedlife)

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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on October 9, 2015 at 9:56 am | Reply Connie in Hartwood

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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