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, Martha. Thanks for the encouragement about the surgery.
It's good that you got your right hand taken care of and the left hand is tolerable. I have 2 grandsons, ages 2-1/2 and 7 months. Picking them up really bothers my hands. But of course, it doesn't keep me away from them!!!!! :)

Rita

: 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.