Re: Stitches are out

In Reply to: Re: Stitches are out posted by Evelyn on February 10, 2004 at 01:06:38:

: : : : New Hand

: : : Looks like its healed up very nicely Melani. Is that litle bit at the wrist end ok - looks a bit 'angry' ? What happens next?
: : : Evelyn

: : Evelyn, yesterday I washed and hung cloths and got the wrist area swelled up. I go back and see the doctor on the 24th to update him on the fingers and to talk about the left hand. Right now, my attitude is to keep trying alternative methods for the left. I've been through to much on the right. I know that you were using sense of humor in your todays post and I know that you would have to seriously believe in any doctor who works on you. Still if possible, get a plastic surgeon to do your hand. Their the best in my opinion. love ya, Melani

: Melani

: You'll need to take it very easy on that hand by the sounds of it as swelling ain't good. Go slow my friend!

: I'm going back to the guy who did my CTS surgery (orthopaedic surgeon). Nearly 8 years down the line & I have few problems with CTS so that's a good enough reference for me! I once worked with the guy too in a paediatrics surgical unit & saw plenty of his work . Damn good surgeon, so will trust him with my elbows if it comes to that. :-)
: Evelyn

Thanks Evelyn, I'm fixing to rest the hand. The stitches are out and I feel better. But they can come right back open if I don't take it easy. I'm glad the surgeon whose already worked on your will be doing your surgery. my philosophy is that if theres one little bit of doubt in your mind about the doctor, find another one. Melani