Step Five...

I only have two more hand clinic appointments left. That's how well my wrist is going!

I went last Wednesday to see Jodie and I went from my right wrist pressure of 22kg to 38kg!!! Two weeks ago my left wrist pressure was 38kg to 39kg this week... How good is that? Doesn't mean that I can lift that but I'm squeezing pretty good ;)

I have more excercises to do and more massaging. I have a rubber band now too, to strengthen more muscles... Going back again in 1 1/2 weeks. Can't wait to see my progress :)

Blessings,

Rolled ankle update...

Went to Physio yesterday and it was suggested to me that I take another week off work. 

My foot was tapped up and a compression bandage was also put on. I have three excercises to do till I see Heather again, Tuesday morning. I am going to try one sleepover shift and see how I go. Can't wait to go for a little walk tomorrow... I am also very nervous as I feel very unsteady on my feet at this point in time... I'm taking Josh with me just in case and for mora support. He wants to go shoot some hoops and I'm totally fine with that ;)

Blessings,

Step Four...

The unwrapping of my wrist has been done. I've been going really well with the eight excercises I have to do four times a day too.

I'm loving the extent to which I can move my wrist :)

Onward and upward I say!

Blessings,

Yesterday, when I unwrapped my wrist...

Today...

Step Three...

Went to the Hand Clinic today and finally got to see my surgeon's handy work...

Not only did he cut the sheath to give the tendons more room but he also put in a block for my nerve to the thumb. 

I have plenty of exercises to do till I see them again in 1.5 weeks. The surgeon I see tomorrow in a week. I can't wait to show him how much more movement I have :)

Pressure bandage has gone back on. Looking forward to Wednesday. Will be able to get wound wet and massage cream into scar. Internal stitches are so much easier ;)

Blessings,

I can nearly see it!!!

A bit of bruising and some lovely stitch work done...

Bottom of photo shows where the nerve block was done... 

Step Two...

Saturday, I get operated on on my hand...

Monday afternoon, I take a stroll outside and roll my right ankle and seriously sprain my right ankle...

Elevated for 24hrs! Still can't put any weight on it at all. Painkillers for my wrist are not even working in my ankle. Russell rings 13Health and the nurse advises ringing an ambulance and getting X-rays...

We reluctantly ring, they get me in no time and I'm at the hospital by 7:30pm. By 8:35pm, I'm on the ward for the night, waiting to have my ankle X-rayed in the morning, as I can still not out any weight on it at all...

This morning, 9am X-rays are taken. This afternoon, I'm told there is no fracture but a severe sprain. Unless I can get around by myself, they won't let me home... Me, I'm determined to go home...

Am now guarded by crutches as well as a wheelchair! My left upper leg is so sore as its getting such a workout. I'm learning to shuffle well... And at this point my ankle is more painful than my wrist! Go figure... I just hope and pray I can drive by 17.3.15, when I'm supposed to get back to work...

Note to self... Next time do it in opposites so that balancing is not so hard...  Hand clinic must be seen to on Friday with wheelchair... Should be an interesting outing...

Blessings,

My yummy lunch... Delish!

Ready for home...

My new constant companion...

Step One...

Mater Private took great care of me yesterday, when I had day surgery for my wrist. The cut is apparently about 15cm horizontally and then there are two 5cm vertical cuts on the ends too. 

I went in at 7:30am and left at 5pm... My painkillers work well though not lasting very long.

I have a post op appointment next Saturday, when my bandages get taken off. I then also get to finally see what was done. Unfortunately no peeking till then. I'm able and allowed to wiggle the tips of my fingers for the week and Saturday I get lots of exercises to do as part of my physiotherapy to regain full use of my right hand.

This first stage is completed and I look forward to being able to have the full use of my right hand back. Feel blessed to have three helpers today... And my cowbell is coming in handy, not that I've used it but once :)

Blessings,