I’m Having Surgery Next Week And Will Be Out Of Pocket
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I’m Having Surgery Next Week And Will Be Out Of Pocket

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Next week I’m having Carpal Tunnel surgery on my left and at the same time he is removing the brace in my wrist from when I broke it in 2018. This will be the worst of the surgeries. I go back at the end of the month for Carpal Tunnel surgery in my right hand but that is a much easier surgery with a quick recovery. What makes it more frustrating is I have Ostearithrois of the carpometacarpal joint in both thumbs. This means, the cartilage in those joints has disintegrated and is bone on bone, and it’s quite painful.

My left hand will be bandaged for two weeks, and for several weeks after I can’t do any heavy lifting. I’m already practicing how to dress with my fingers only, boy that’s hard. You use your thumbs for so many things.

Luckily I have my husband to help me but he will be back at work so I’ll have to learn to do things for myself. I expect the first week to involve many pain meds and sleeping. After that, I’ll try my hand at writing to see if I can do it without hurting my wrist and thumb.

I will still read your post although I might not be able to comment.

I will miss your friendship and our conversations.

Melinda

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42 thoughts on “I’m Having Surgery Next Week And Will Be Out Of Pocket”

  6. Oh, boy ~ and I thought I was having a hard time because I’m FORCED to use my thumbs, being limited to a handheld device! I think you’re in worse shape ~ at least I’m used to it. Sounds like you’re going to be doing the ol’ “two fingered hunt and peck” for a while…

    Well, take it easy on yourself, there’s no use making yourself worse trying to rush Mother Nature and get better too soon. We’ll just have to wait a minute!

    Prayers for you 🙏✨

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  8. I’m so sorry to hear about the surgeries you’re facing, but I know that God is with you every step of the way, and I will be praying for your strength, comfort, and healing throughout this process. I pray that your surgeries go smoothly, that your recovery is swift and without complication, and that your pain is eased as you heal. May the Lord grant you patience and peace as you adjust to the challenges ahead, and may you feel His presence in every moment, even when it’s tough.

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