Re: 2 months post op and still in pain

In Reply to: 2 months post op and still in pain posted by Kirsty on November 07, 2003 at 22:12:13:

: hi guys,
: its been a while since i posted.
: Well, i had my release done on 9-9, since then i have been in a great deal of pain. I cant do the anti-inflammatories anymore, not even motrin, celebrex, vioxx, bextra.. because of stomache, bleeding etc. issues. doc finally put me on vicoding.. now i feel less pain and am less stressed bout it..

: anyway, i had to switch docs after the first surgery (he put me back to work with no restrictions, 7 days after the surgery, and released me at a 100%workable in 2 weeks) I am a graphic artist and need me hands and fingers totally. needless to say i switched as fast as possible. I got lucky, the doc I now have is a blessing, he told me just today that he works for the Patient and not the employer. after i switched, he put me off of work for 3 weeks and now am back to work but only at half days. Luckily wc is being fine with it all as well.
: Doc said i should be good with the left by Jan 1st... then we need to think about doing the right hand.. bilateral cts. what fun what fun...
: anyway.. just thought i would update you (if any of you remember me anyway :-) )

First of all Welcome Back!!!! I do remember how fast you were put back to work. I'm glad that you have finally found a good doctor. We wish you the best on your other hand. Thanks for the update. Melani