Thumb update

Boy did I feel stupid when the doctor looked at my and told me I'm overdoing it on the self-physical therapy.  What?  I thought I was supposed to work it as much as possible.  Now it's overworked!  He also said it looks fine for 4 weeks post-op and that it will take 10 - 12 weeks before it feels good.  So why didn't he say that all along.  Well, at least now I know and won't worry all weekend.  Debbie

Debbie, Does this mean you need to take it easy at work too? Wouldn't that drive the Boss Man nuts - giggle. Put your feet up, relax, and rest the thumb for the next 10 - 12 weeks.  Annette

Annette, he was already pi$$ed that I had to take off early to go to the doctor "again".  Wait till he finds out I'm making an eye doctor's appt, a podiatrist appt, and a have an appt with my new pcp!  He's going to it-shay a brick!  He's the only one allowed to take off, and believe me he does.  He never comes in before9:15, leaves by 11;45 for lunch, returns anywhere from 1:30 - 2:45, and calls it a day by 4:30.  Of course there's grocery day on Wed., when he comes in after 10:30, and all those times he has errands to run - the pharmacy, the hardware store, Home Depot...all on company time, never on his time.  I'm rambling, all the thumb thing means is I'm working it too hard with the home physical therapy - trying to get it bending as far as it should. Thanks, Debbie

Debbie......glad it is nothing worse. Hope it starts feeling better soon. Now rest it darn it!!!! Hugs, connie d

Thanks, Connie I'm very impatient for it to be as good as before, and it ain't gonna happen for several more weeks.  It's not so much that it needs rest, but not so much use!

HI Debbie, I'm so glad to hear your news that the thumb is doing well in "doctor speak."  You've got 6-8 weeks that you can milk this for all it's worth...  Get out your tiara and be the princess! I hope it feels better soon for you. Hugs, Kathi

Thanks Kathi Let's see where did I put that tiara?  LOL  That reminds me:  Once when we had Ethan for the weekend, I mentioned I should be treated like the queen I am.  Ethan said, "You're not a queen, you're grandma!"  Little does he know, being his and Gabe's grandma makes me feel like a queen!  I can't milk this too much, I still have to break it to da boss that I need 6 working days for vacation in July.  All I gotta do is not work the physical therapy as hard. Debbie

I am so glad that all is on schedule on the healing. That is always the hardest time, the waiting to get back tonornal.. Hmm he doesnt come in before 9;15? Could you  make some of your appointments for 8am and maybeget back before he even comes in? Blessings

Jean, most of the doctors' offices don't start seeing patients until 9:00.  Besides, even after taking 2 1/2 weeks of sick leave, I still have over 1400 hours that I'll never get paid for.  Another thing, why give him the satisfaction or consideration when he's never shown me any appreciation.  Believe me, I've arranged my schedule enough times to accommodate him and his wants.  I hope this didn't come off sounding harsh to you. Debbie