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on the 7th, I had the 1st of several surgeries to repair wy wrists, just a carpal tunnel release. According to the doc it went well. I don't recall much (fentanyl and versed (sp?)) will do that. I am without the benefit of my right hand for a bit. Next comes therapy, then surgery on my left wrist.
The left wrist surgery is being called reconstruction, as the internal damage is extensive.

More later.

Matt
 
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:thumb: Hoping the best for you, Matt ! (Amazing what guys will go through to better their modeling skill !) Will the Doc give you a script for the LHS to get therapy supplies ? All the BEST Bob C.
 
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iis612 said:
on the 7th, I had the 1st of several surgeries to repair wy wrists, just a carpal tunnel release. According to the doc it went well. I don't recall much (fentanyl and versed (sp?)) will do that. I am without the benefit of my right hand for a bit. Next comes therapy, then surgery on my left wrist.
The left wrist surgery is being called reconstruction, as the internal damage is extensive.

More later.

Matt
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See if you can get "the modelers option" - that's where they graft an extra finger onto each hand for greater dexterity! Just don't let 'em use those fake monkey fingers they get from China! :mrgreen:

Seriously, good luck with your surgeries and a speedy recovery. :thumb:
 
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Mountain Man said:
See if you can get "the modelers option" - that's where they graft an extra finger onto each hand for greater dexterity! Just don't let 'em use those fake monkey fingers they get from China! :mrgreen:

Seriously, good luck with your surgeries and a speedy recovery. :thumb:
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I special ordered my fingers, they will each have a brass builders plate on them.sign1

Thanks everyone

Matt
 
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iis612 said:
I special ordered my fingers, they will each have a brass builders plate on them.sign1

Thanks everyone

Matt
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sign1 Personally if you are going to go the custom finger route you might as well get the whole arm appendage package. Who needs an extra finger when you got a whole new arm and hand to help with your modeling. :p

Glad to see you are keeping your sense of humor. Take it easy friend and all the best for a speedy recovery. :thumb:
 
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The stitches were taken out today. I am still without the benefit of my right hand, as per the docs orders. Over the next 4 weeks I will be able to gradually increase the use of my hand. At least now I can shower without having to tape a garbage bag over it.
It remains to be seen how effective the surgery was. At first my hand was no different than before, but advil and ice would help. Now that the stitches are out, I still have numbness and tingling, and the range of motion has dropped, and ice and advil no longer help. I still have a very positive "Tinnel's" response. Which is the feeling you get when you whack your "funny bone", only this one is in the wrist.

Matt


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