Re: I'm released - 6 wks checkup

In Reply to: I'm released - 6 wks checkup posted by Martha on March 04, 2004 at 05:52:27:

: Hi guys, I went today for my 6 wks check up and wanted to let you know that I was totally released! No PT, ...he said everything looked good ...continue to do stretches...and to use my hand...it might hurt at times, but I would not hurt it...that's what I wanted to hear. I do not say this to discourage anyone that might have a longer healing time...that might surely be the case when I have my other hand done,.... but to ENCOURAGE those of you that might be fearful of the surgery...it was a good thing...I'm not 100%..I definitely have tenderness, etc., but it's not anything I can't deal with and i know that it will get better with time. As for now, I'm putting off having the left hand done...I've experienced relief in it...and am just going to wait until later. I have 2 grandbabies due...May and June... so, I need to have it done immediately, or later....I chose later! I appreciate this board....I don't post often, but read often. I'll continue to be here as long as it stays on the subject and not a bunch of junk...don't have time for that...i have flowers to plant, children to play with, etc.

Martha thats good news hearing that your hand is coming along so well. Congratulations on the grandbabies that are on their way. By May and June, your hands will have added healing time and you can hold and love those babies. Keep up the good work with the exercises. Nothing would be any sweeter that holding a newborn, painfree, looking at beautiful flowers. I plan on flowers everywhere this year too....Melani