It’s been seven weeks since I had surgery to repair a ruptured thumb. The surgeon reassures me that I am on target with my recovery, “#542 – 3 Hacks to Survive Hand Surgery”
Tag: surgery
#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery
The Recovery Room nurses were impressed when my husband slung back the curtain and I emerged in my 3-piece pajama set. “Oh, you’re smart. So “#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery”
#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon
While clicking Holly’s leash, things got out of hand. I heard a snap, then I was unable to flex my thumb. It could have been “#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon”
RA-Related Surgery Tips
Apparently, practice does make perfect. I’ve honed these tips after having had a number of RA-related surgeries. Small things do make a difference, even during “RA-Related Surgery Tips”
#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis
You’re mobile. You enjoy looking after your dog, doing the things she needs to remain healthy, happy and secure. Then, a severe flare-up hits or “#322 – Pets and In Loco Parentis”
#246 – Pain Medication
You’ve successfully come through the surgery, now comes the recovery period. To get through the first few days, you’ll be offered a variety of pain “#246 – Pain Medication”
#217 – The Walking Disabled
If you meet me, you might be surprised to learn that I am disabled or, more aptly, mobility challenged. You might not notice my dislocated “#217 – The Walking Disabled”
#65 – A Healing Advantage
During the convalescence from my surgeries, I made sure that I had plenty of uplifting and/or lighthearted books to read. The same philosophy applied to “#65 – A Healing Advantage”
#62 – Watch Your Focus
There’s no doubt about it – going for surgery is angst-producing. One of the things I’ve learned to do is to transform my fears by “#62 – Watch Your Focus”
#48 – How Not To Be Bored During Your Recuperation
Your joint replacement surgery is done. As the weeks progress, the pain lessens. But while you wait for the bones to fuse, you’re still stuck “#48 – How Not To Be Bored During Your Recuperation”
#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You”
People often don’t know how to help or what to do or say when someone is going for surgery. Ask your friends, family and colleagues “#42 – More than Just “Thinking Of You””
Surgical Success – Activating Your Control
There’s no doubt about it. Going for surgery is stressful, regardless of which way you look at it; mentally, emotionally and physically. So, it stands “Surgical Success – Activating Your Control”