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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI have to go in for same-day hand surgery tomorrow morning
About a month ago, I hyperextended my right thumb--of all places--during a water aerobic class for arthritis sufferers. I thought it was merely a sprain, but it turned out I ruptured my UCL. I can't grasp anything heavy righty and have to learn to do a lot of stuff lefty--I'm right-handed btw.
My doctor squeezed me in for urgent surgery because my thumb is not healing properly. Wish me luck.
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)And get plenty of rest afterwards!
TEB
(12,920 posts)radical noodle
(8,015 posts)Be careful after it's over too. I had a friend who didn't follow doctor's orders and ended up being worse off than before the surgery. Let us know how you're doing.
Rider3
(919 posts)Sounds like you have a good doctor. When I broke my neck in 2014, the surgeon wanted to go on vacation and left me sitting for 4 days. So, getting you in immediately was fantastic! I'm sure it'll go well.
Clash City Rocker
(3,402 posts)A little humor to help with the recuperation...the joke starts about a minute into the clip.
Backseat Driver
(4,400 posts)True Blue American
(17,994 posts)A few years ago I woke up with a hand that was like a block of wood. After a trip to ER, extensive tests, including brain the Doctors decided it was my carpel tunnel nerve due to excessive exercising at the Y! cortisone shot and pills.
You will be fine because the surgery is much easier now. Take care and best wishes!
rampartc
(5,439 posts)sounds similar to the injury quarterback drew brees suffered this year. he was back on the field in a few weeks and made the playoffs.
ploppy
(2,162 posts)Karadeniz
(22,587 posts)Just_Vote_Dem
(2,820 posts)Sienna86
(2,150 posts)Take good care of yourself.
Worried senior
(1,328 posts)Hope everything goes great.
rurallib
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