I am in a sling and the incision is covered. My hand and exposed arm is covered with a sticky yellow substance which is some kind of disinfectant used for the surgery. I was prescribed an antibiotic as well. I can't remember if I will be in this sling for two or three weeks total. Will update once I talk to my doctor.
It is now 7:30pm and I am not in any pain. I remember that I did not have any pain either when I had my right arm done. What does concern me is that my ring and pinkie fingers are numb and tingling. In fact I don't seem to have any feeling at all in my pinkie. This did not happen last time. In fact, I remember my doctor asked me during my first post-op visit if I was feeling any numbness or tingling. When I said "no" he indicated that was a good sign. So now I am wondering if this is a bad sign. My first post-op visit is scheduled for Thursday. I guess I will find out then. But I plan on calling my doctor on Monday and letting him know.. so maybe I'll have an answer before Thursday.
Speaking of Thursday, I will be getting my stitches out that day. I find it amazing that this is done a mere 6 days after surgery.
-A.L
PS It sucks typing with one hand!
I hurt horribly the first night and wasn't allowed to take pain meds until 6am...something about when I came off anesthesia??
ReplyDeleteFirst day post op - fingers very numb and arm in a sling. Some pain but I took a pain killer so it’s tolerable. I can move my fingers but it’s weird. Really tired because of the early morning start - home alone which scares me a bit. Standing up very slowly so I don’t tumble. Got some beef jerky for protein and slamming down water. Hope to sleep okay 🙏. Can make be my fingers a limited range - also had carpal tunnel release. Onward
ReplyDeleteAlso the cast is fairly substantial and alive the elbow!!!!!
ReplyDeleteShould say “above the elbow” - like I said I’m pretty woozy......
ReplyDeleteDid you have submuscular or subcutaneous?
ReplyDeleteSubmuscular.
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