Numpty is casting off her cast

stickywicket
stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
edited 15. Nov 2012, 07:53 in Living with Arthritis archive
Tomorrow. At long last, after her wrist fusion. I hope it feels good, Numpty, and works well. Remember not to go swinging from the trapeze just yet. I'll be thinking of you.
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright

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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck for tomorrow.Mig
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,309
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Numpty
    good luck tomorrow.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Good luck and enjoy the fresh air around your wrist. Hope it all goes well xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ooooh! That is good news, I am pleased Numpty and I hope that nicely helps matters along. Now, what can I find? . . . . . . .

    b020.gif

    That's how pleased I am! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh Numpty I bet you are looking forward to that..I hope it has healed well,and you have a good recovery x
    Love
    Barbara
  • numptynora
    numptynora Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    And GOOD LUCK from me too :P

    Numps x
    Numps x
    Pets come into our lives, and then leave paw-prints on our hearts.
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks for this Sticky, and to everyone who's posted.
    Yes, at long last I'm going to be a castaway :D
    My appointment isn't until 4 pm, so I think tomorrow might drag a bit. I will have to wear a splint for a while, but I don't mind that.
    Oh to be able to wash my hand, :lol: I can't wait.
    Numpty
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Today’s the day, Numpty. Go for it, girl. Let’s know when you’ve finally washed it and we can all take our nose pegs off.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Numpty

    Really hope today didn't drag too much for you and that you are now "cast free".

    Thinking of you Tilly xxx
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Well, it's off :D
    I got there at 4 pm, the cast was removed, I then went to x-ray. I finally saw the consultant at 6pm.
    He said everything has healed and fused really well. I don't even have to wear a splint unless I feel I need to.
    He wants to see me in two months, to talk about my next surgery. He suggests I have my left thumb fused next, followed by left wrist fusion, then right thumb fusion and replacement knuckles. So quite a lot to think about. :roll:
    My hand's throbbing a bit now, I suppose it's because it's been messed about a bit :wink:
    Anyway, I've washed my hand/wrist, it felt so good :lol:
    I need to learn to use my right hand again now. It's strange, after all these weeks struggling to do things left handed, I now automatically use my left hand :roll:
    Thank you all for your well wishes and support.
    Numptyl
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Woo hoo! She's back! With a clean wrist. And it's all gone to plan. I'm dead chuffed. I guess you can't really tell until it all comes off and the boss man checks it out but that seem to me to be a result in anyone's books.

    It sounds like you're turning into a surgery junkie :o Don't forget the cataracts :)

    I'm sure it will seem strange at first. When I had my first TKR, back when dinosaurs ruled the earth, you weren't allowed to walk for 10 days. When they finally said I could, I couldn't. The ankle had packed in. (I soon got it going again though.)

    Ambidextrous, eh? Could be useful.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Well done,don't do too much for a while.Mig
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Numpty,

    Sorry I missed your hand freedom day! Glad its now off and they are pleased with it. s you know mine are fusing them selves uo and there is some suggestion that a fusion would be better if they did it so .... they say it makes them stronger so please let us know :wink:

    Leaving a bucket of hopes and a ((((( ))))) now that wrist is clean :lol: Cris xx
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ha ha!
    I was able to put my jeans on today. After ten weeks of wearing joggers :lol: harem pants and skirts. They feel a bit snug, but that has nothing to do with the fusion :lol:
    I had a bit of pain from the wrist last night, so I wore a splint, but it's early days yet.
    I hobbled to the village shop this morning, using my elbow crutches. That made my wrist ache again, but I guess it will improve with time. I'll just take it slowly, as the consultant said to do.
    Right, where did I put my trapeze?
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    numpty thats great, sorry this is a bit late, i think you need to slow down a wee bit missus, i know did the same myself today so have given myself a good talking to.......gosh pet you certainly have got a lot to think about , one step at a time and you know everyone is here for you.......tc.......marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Numpty

    Glad all went well , sorry i,m late in wishing you well ,but do think of you everyday as i do other members of the forum .So you have a lot to think about with all these other ops you poor love .Just concentrate on getting your wrist better for now and no swinging on the chanderliers :lol:


    Karen xx

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