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Here I sit at the Orthopedic Institute waiting for the hand doctor....... over an hour late. frown


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Dwight, whazzamatter with the hand?


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I have Basal Joint Arthritis and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands.

The bone on bone contact (arthritis) in the Basal Joint is the cause of most of the pain. The Carpal Tunnel is a secondary concern.

I have been putting up with the pain for a long time. Steroid injections work, but they wear off in a few weeks so I decided it is time to get the surgery done.

Since they are slicing and dicing in the general vicinity of the Carpal Tunnel that will be taken care of at the same time. Two procedures at the same time for the price of two separate procedures (discount, what discount?) frown .

Surgery number one (left hand) is on October 11. The right hand will be scheduled when the left hand has recovered sufficiently so that I can do what I need to do. They say 6-8 weeks up to as much as 12 weeks to reach that point.

There is a lot of physical therapy required to get the thumb back to full functionality. I intend to outperform and be ready for surgery number two in 5-6 weeks.


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Good luck. Don't push it too much. Recovery takes as long as it takes.
















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I photographed Frankenfoote the day of my only other surgery. It was shortly after Gail brought me home. 8 weeks later I was on the treadmill.

Recovery time depends on the individual. For me it is as soon as possible. smile




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I didn't need to see your nasty old foot again!!!

Sorry to hear about the upcoming surgery. So, how will you be interfacing on-line?

Don't over-do the therapy...you could do more harm if you push too hard!


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Holy good Lord, my foot hurts just looking at that picture! Get better man. Phew!

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I've read that in cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, there is a 25% chance of a sympathetic response. Having a release on one hand somehow relieves the other as well. I happened to be among the 25%.

Pretty grim-looking foot. Not a lot of humor there.

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I have tendonitis in both arms. I'm not enjoying it.


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Originally Posted By: Dave Davidson1
I have tendonitis in both arms. I'm not enjoying it.

As a person ages stuff starts to wear out, shrink, or otherwise degrade. eek Being above the grass beats the alternative, though. grin


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So, Dwight, are you inventing some type of voice activated keyboard so you can stay on the Forum after hand surgery?? I think you must surely have the necessary components out in your garage??


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Jesus! What did you do, dangle your feet in the pond and let one of the Pike get it?

OUCH! eek

How long ago was that??


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Recovery time depends on the individual’s healing ability. Sunil is right - Don't over-do the therapy...you could do more harm if you push too hard! Let’s hope Dudley’s good luck rubs off on you - there is a 25% chance of a sympathetic response. Having a release on one hand somehow relieves the other as well. I happened to be among the 25%.
















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Good luck with the surgery! I'm sure Tan can post for you and keep us updated!


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Originally Posted By: Dave Willis
So, Dwight, are you inventing some type of voice activated keyboard so you can stay on the Forum after hand surgery?? I think you must surely have the necessary components out in your garage??

I use voice recognition quite often. That is how I am typing this now. Hands free other than an edit here and there.

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Jesus! What did you do, dangle your feet in the pond and let one of the Pike get it?

OUCH! eek

How long ago was that??

Read and visualize all about it at: Frankenfoot

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Good luck with the surgery! I'm sure Tan can post for you and keep us updated!

Thanks I am sure Tan will do his best at running the office.


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Dwight, I'm glad to hear that it was "elective" and not due to tangling with something you shouldn't have.

After reading about it, I'm not going to complain about dropping a 2"x6"x10' on the top of my sandaled foot........


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As my 87 year old grandfather says, it's a bear to get old, the other option ain't too hot though...

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I prepped the Barge and put all the gear away for winter this afternoon. It was odd doing that on an 80 degree day. The circulator is installed and tested.

The Barge is moored lengthwise for winter so I can still get my weekly observation data without drilling any holes in the ice. The water is 10 feet deep out there on the end.




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Like a good Boy Scout !

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On for surgery tomorrow morning, yippee!!!

I'll post a photo if I come out the other end of general anesthesia. grin It will be difficult to top the Frankenfoote photo, though.


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Best wishes with the surgery Dwight!


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" It will be difficult to top the Frankenfoote photo, though.."

Don't try. No, really, don't try!!!

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Generally, surgery is only tough on the surgeon. The patient plays his role in recovery.
Have a speedy and uneventful recovery, Dwight.

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We'll be thinking of you, Dwight. Hope all goes smoothly for ya!


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Surgery went well.

I am OK, though still a little whacked out from the anesthesia.

On the cutting board @ 0930 home by 1400.

Sorry no Frankenhand photo. There is cast on it.


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