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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 09:55:05 AM
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| I just found out yesterday that I am having carpal tunnel surgery on my left arm on Monday and the right arm 2 weeks after. It is going to require my husband, mom, sister, and mother-in-law to use up a lot of vacation to help me take care of my kids, as I won't be able to lift for awhile. Scared, but also know what to expect because my sister just had the same surgery a couple months ago. I am looking forward to not having the pain and numbness in my hands and forearms, but the thought of someone cutting into my palm makes me queasy! |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
974 Posts
Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 11:02:03 AM
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Heather, I will be thinking of you and wishing for a speedy recovery.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 1:27:49 PM
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Heather--
Will be thinking of you! You've sure had a lot on your plate these last weeks. Hopefully this surgery will make you feel better!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2007 : 3:15:43 PM
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| Thank you, everyone. And you can say that again, Jonni! It has been a heck of a year, actually! |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 5:25:08 PM
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| Today was the day. My hand really hurts! They didn't give me any for pain, I'm just supposed to take Tylenol, which doesn't even make a dent. I hate being one-handed! The anesthetic for the surgery was just supposed to relax me, but it put me to sleep. When I woke up I didn't even know they already did the surgery, so that was ok! I took a few hours for the numbness to go away, but when it did......ouch! And to think I have to go through this again in 2 weeks on the other hand. |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Oct 01 2007 : 9:44:00 PM
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Heather,
I am glad you are through this surgery but bummer on the pain, and just think it 2 weeks it will be done and you can heal up. Hugs.
Carol Sue
Enjoying life. |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 06:09:44 AM
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Wow, Heather. I am impressed you could even type out a message at the keyboard the same day of surgery. Good luck and speedy recovery, with this one and the next surgery.
Jo
"Wish I had time to work with herbs all day!" |
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 12:03:39 PM
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| I am a pretty good one handed typer, especially due to the fact that a lot of times I am holding my baby with one arm anyway. I am feeling some better today. It will be even better tomorrow when I can take the bandage off! |
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AuntJo
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Jo
Oklahoma
USA
117 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Oct 03 2007 : 12:46:25 PM
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Good luck, Heather. Hopefully, with each day, the pain will be less. Hopefully you have some help, there, at the house, and there's always Tylenol PM!
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian. |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 09:03:43 AM
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Heather, think of all the joy you will have without the pain and the increased mobility when you heal. Tell yourself all these things, and it will help the healing to go that way. All surgery is scary, but you have to keep your sites on the POSITIVE outcome. You can do it!!!! Best of luck. I just know God will be watching over you and guiding your surgeon through the procedure.
It is great to have family to take of you. Please take advantage of anything firends offer-bringing a meal over, watching your kids for a bit or doing your laundry. People like to help and feel good when they can. It also helps the ones who are taking care of you. You are a mom and naturally a giver. You will need to just accept and enjoy the care from these loving family and friends of yours.
Good luck. God bless.
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PlumCreekMama
True Blue Farmgirl
730 Posts
Heather
Iowa
USA
730 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 11:10:34 AM
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| Clare, you are definitely right. It was hard to get used to having to have help, but now I am learning to enjoy it. My husband has been really great, as has the rest of my family. I could get used to this! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2007 : 12:24:54 PM
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Heather- I am so glad that you are healing. Soon you will be back to normal. *hugs*
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2007 : 11:21:30 AM
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Heather, I know you'll be so relieved when the other hand is "fixed", too! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
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