Well, I say vision. More like syndrome as in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Which has really made itself known, especially in my right (the dominant) hand. I had already been referred to the plastic surgeon for surgery, but didn't hear anything, so in the end I phoned them myself and an appointment was made for an intake (via phone) and then another appointment for surgery on my right hand. Which was going to take place on Friday, November 19th.
But alas, not happening. Instead the surgery will take place on Monday, November 22nd, so not too bad a delay. I am looking at between 2-4 weeks recovery according to the assistant (I err on the safe side of 4 weeks really, I want to be certain all is fine). I hope to get another appointment four weeks later to get the other hand done, as I can feel it getting worse as I am using the left more now to take the strain off the right.
All this surgery however means one thing: I will not be able to put my bra on, socks will be difficult, jeans a no-go as especially in the early days after surgery I will be hard put to hold anything. Apparently. Eating will have to be done with my left hand (hello tea towel around neck), washing my hair will have to wait and knitting and crocheting will not be possible.
Instead there will be plenty of time for reading and watching television. I will also have to venture out occasionally to get on my parents' home trainer to get some exercise done. Fortunately I have ready made food in the freezer, plenty of chocolate supplies and enough toilet paper to last until Easter!
Just to let you know!
Hope all goes well and it's not too long before you are able to use both hands again. Hope you have lots of good books to read.
ReplyDeletePlenty of books to keep me occupied, plus I have been recording so many stuff on tv lately. I won't have enough time to do it all before I am back at work.
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDelete...and under all that, I guess that is time off work, too? I also send my very best wishes for positive outcomes from this procedure. You have certainly planned ahead. I mean, chocolate supplies are SO important!!! YAM xx
Time off work as well. Four weeks, and I really hope to get the second surgery done then as well, which would mean another four weeks.
DeleteThe chocolate supplies are dwindling fast however (which is probably for the best).
We are keeping our paws crossed that the surgery goes well and that you will be healed quickly.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the procedure goes well. (I'll bet afterwards, you'll ask yourself why you didn't get it done sooner.) As for showering and washing your hair, you can cover the surgery hand with a plastic sheath or glove. You should still be able to use your fingers on that hand. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI pray that everything goes well for you. So you won't be working for a few weeks? I guess if your home you just need to stay in your PJ's, robe and slippers. Do they do any food deliveries by you? Take care.
ReplyDeleteHow much pizza cab you eat because you can eat it with one hand. Just sayin. 😎
ReplyDeleteMara it sounds like the remainder of 2021 you'll be one handed.
ReplyDeleteI send prayers all goes well. I guess no working either?
Ms. O I hope and purr Mara can feed you with either hand.
Brom you are lucky you can survive on a nice cuddle
Hugs Cecilia