artist Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Glad that's over. Hope her recovery goes as planned.Give her our good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Very happy for you both that the first hurdle is behind you. I am certain, that with your loving care, a speedy recovery will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 It all sounds very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I couldn't believe what I saw when I visited her at 6 P.M. She normally has a very weak stomach and is sick at the least provocation. Evidently when offered some water when she woke up after the operation she wanted tea instead. She has had turkey sandwiches and fruit with cream. She looks a picture of health, and seems to have had a weight taken off her shoulders. It is a terrible disease, and it looks as though she feels that a corner has been turned. Thanks again for all the kind thoughts. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 That sounds excellent andsome. She'll soon be clipping you round the ear :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I couldn't believe what I saw when I visited her at 6 P.M. She normally has a very weak stomach and is sick at the least provocation. Evidently when offered some water when she woke up after the operation she wanted tea instead. She has had turkey sandwiches and fruit with cream. She looks a picture of health, and seems to have had a weight taken off her shoulders. It is a terrible disease, and it looks as though she feels that a corner has been turned. :DMarvellous news. :D Do you know how long she is likely to be in hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I couldn't believe what I saw when I visited her at 6 P.M. She normally has a very weak stomach and is sick at the least provocation. Evidently when offered some water when she woke up after the operation she wanted tea instead. She has had turkey sandwiches and fruit with cream. She looks a picture of health, and seems to have had a weight taken off her shoulders. It is a terrible disease, and it looks as though she feels that a corner has been turned. :DMarvellous news. :D Do you know how long she is likely to be in hospital?I brought her home this afternoon. They were very impressed at the progress that she has made. It is tightly bound up at present with a slab of something or other in the palm to hold it in the normal relaxed position for a hand. She thanks everyone for all the good wishes. So far she has had no pain due to the large dose of morphine given after the operation, plus regular doses of tablet pain killers. It is however now just starting to throb gently, so she knows that there is some pain to come. After what she has put up with due to the deformity, it is very likely not going to be too bad. She has to see the physiotherapist tomorrow afternoon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Splendid news, andsome. :D I am sure that the final outcome will be well worth the final pain, which will without doubt will be ultimate gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 We were very surprised that she had no pain at all overnight. She must have a high pain threshold due to the constant pain of the disease over the years. We have to come up your way on the 26th to Stafford hospital to see the surgeon, that was where she first visited him, but the operation was done at Cannock Chase hospital. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expertec Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Andsome... I was really shocked to see those photos... I'm very sorry she's had to suffer so much, and wish her the best of luck and health in recovery. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 When the occupational therapist removed the dressings, we just could not believe the wonderful work that the surgeon has done. It really did not seem possible. The therapist was very interested to hear that we had photographs and asked us to take them on Monday. I will take photographs of the wonderful contraption that she has built for her to exercise to regain strength. She has also said that she would love it if I took the camera on Monday to take photos of the work done, she is not allowed to take photos herself. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 It's really good to know that she's making such good progress.I was talking to my son about it last night, well arthroplasty in general, and he was saying it is one of the most successful procedures from the point of view of post operative appearance and relief of arthritic pain. He also said it is a procedure definitely not for the squeamish to know the details of - involving hammers, chisel and circular saws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 It's really good to know that she's making such good progress.I was talking to my son about it last night, well arthroplasty in general, and he was saying it is one of the most successful procedures from the point of view of post operative appearance and relief of arthritic pain. He also said it is a procedure definitely not for the squeamish to know the details of - involving hammers, chisel and circular saws!Just wait until you see the results. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I'm glad everything is going well for her. I was impressed with your photos too! Fame at last eh? B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 I meant to take my camera to the hospital today to take some shots with the dressing off, but I had to go somewhere else first and forgot it. Below though are some shots of the splint that she has to wear for six weeks. She has to flex the fingers against the elastic bands to build up strength. You can see just how much the surgeon has improved her fingers, they are unbelievably straight to the original photo's. He deserves a medal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 They look superb! Well done that surgeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Truly excellent result!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Incredible! It has renewed my faith in the NHS. I hope she continues to make a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyWhirly Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Crikey the surgeon has done a wonderful job B) I also hope your wife makes a quick recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thanks folks. You can well imagine just how elated she is with the result. The exercises are making the wound sore, but she knows that she must persist. Hopefully this soreness will be less once the stitches are out. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sryk Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 ooh my god. seems to be painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 ooh my god. seems to be painfulPain has been a lot less than she expected. I think that she has become used to it with the disease over the years. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted June 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Taken yesterday, exactly two weeks after the operation. The difference from a couple of weeks ago is astounding and almost unbelievable. The index finger centre knuckle was very badly damaged by the disease, and there was a lot of bone to remove. The swelling will lesson in time. The splint is now back on for a few more weeks, and she is still doing the exercises. The scar will of course lessen in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchful Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Smashing! Keep up the good work Mrs A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Truly excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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