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Let me start with the thumb part which was a CMC Arthroplasty and this is for any one that ask for updates on this. Maybe it’s best to just read that link below for the best info, but I will say it still is very touchy to use my left hand for much, it’s still tuff!
Thumb CMC Arthroplasty
Here is a pic from last week which was 4 weeks after. Long way to go!
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It looks really good. My wife had both hands done and the difference has been amazing for her. It took a while for the pain to subside fully but we are both thankful she had it done. Prayers for your continued healing
Hope they get ya all healed up and back to fishing
Watched video. Very interesting procedure with promising results. Best wishes for continued healing and health.
Still grosses me out, but I’m glad your feeling alittle better,,,,hope to see you on the water soon Skip…
Thank you for the update Skip. Our prayers for the complete healing will continue for you.
Mike
Thank you all so much! I do hope the guys that need to have this done see what is
involved!
Skip
Best wishes for continued healing, Skip!
Hi Skip, thanks for sharing the video. I’m afraid I’m looking at the exact same surgery myself. Your video answered some questions that I had . Sure appreciate it. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Your welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by treepotato
I will try to update once I can actually do something with it, don’t get me wrong it’s better than it was a couple weeks ago, but it’s far from really useful and I will try to answer that I hope soon, lol!
Prayers for continued healing Skip.
Skip I thank the good Lord for 2 hands but in all my years I ain't really figured out what that left one was for, hang in there my friend.
Thank you, but let me tell you I have always kind of felt the same way, but I learned that if it's not usable, it's needed a good bit more than I ever thought, lmao!Quote:
Originally Posted by GrumpyLoomis
Just for example other than all the tying and fishing stuff, I take a lot of pictures of birds, sunrises, sunsets and pretty much anything that gets my attention, but now my camera is heavy and I can not take pictures even now going on 5 weeks after. Also that left hand comes in handy when you want to pull up your pants, lol!
Skip
A helper hand if nothing else, right...LOL. Continued prayers Skip.
Naw, I get it Skip. Not making light of your surgery and fully appreciate all my extremities. And that photo part. I loved photography for many years. Weddings, graduations just nature pics. But since I lost my color vision it is not the same. 256 shades of gray takes a lot out of a good sunrise. The SLR is just sitting there saying pick me up and I lost some of the love of doing that. Hey, at least I am blessed that I can still see. I am dun whining. Get better soon Skip.
Hank in there, Skip..Tell Randy hello for me.
Looks to be healing well Skip. Now to get the mobility back. Go slow.
Best therapy for you skip this to get out there in your shop and tie jig.
Keep with it skip, and best wishes to keep healing!
Bob
Skip, now is a great time to inventory materials and write down recipes for jigs you've been meaning to try. Good luck with the healing. I'm anxious to see what you tie when you start back up.
best of wishes for your continued recovery. I am having a similar thing done in a couple weeks. carpel tunnel on my right hand, lunar nerve decompression on my right elbow. Oh the joys of getting older and doing stuff all your life! I am really glad you are healing well. :ThumbsUp
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Our prayers continue Skip for your complete healing. You were right. It is hard (But not impossible) to pull your pants up without using your left hand to help your right hand. After you get them pulled up is another story. I personally cannot latch my belt without using both hands. Be patient and be prayerful. You will be taking photos and tying more and better jigs real soon.
Mike
Mike