nerve block

[Horace]

Thanks jon. Not really a big deal as long as it gets fixed eventually. I am reassured today that it'll get better.

[George K]

@Horace said in nerve block:

Thanks jon. Not really a big deal as long as it gets fixed eventually. I am reassured today that it'll get better.

I wonder if there might not be some swelling in the tendon sheath preventing the tendon from moving smoothly. That would be a good thing, because it will get better over time.

Thanks for the update - keep us posted.

[Horace]

This doctor uses as much of the natural sheath as possible in the repair, which is personal choice apparently, as there are various ways to do it. The sheath directs the pull of the tendon to most efficiently move the joint, and so compromising the sheath compromises strength. This preference of hers to try to keep and use as much as the natural sheath as possible might contribute to a higher chance of this complication?

[Rainman]

Bummer, Horace. Hope it starts moving soon. How long will the Dr. wait to determine whether another surgery might be necessary, are we talking days, or weeks? Are you in a lot of pain now that the numbing stuff has worn off?

[taiwan_girl]

BOy, that does sound like a pain to go through (pun).

But I do hope that it recovers to where you want it to be.

[brenda]

@Rainman said in nerve block:

Bummer, Horace. Hope it starts moving soon. How long will the Dr. wait to determine whether another surgery might be necessary, are we talking days, or weeks? Are you in a lot of pain now that the numbing stuff has worn off?

Rainman has the same questions as I have. Avoiding another surgery would be great, and maybe as the swelling goes down, your problem will be resolved. Let's hope so.

[Copper]

@Horace said in nerve block:

which she thinks will self correct in time.

Since you are correcting it, you should receive a cut of the insurance payment.

[Horace]

@Rainman said in nerve block:

Bummer, Horace. Hope it starts moving soon. How long will the Dr. wait to determine whether another surgery might be necessary, are we talking days, or weeks? Are you in a lot of pain now that the numbing stuff has worn off?

No pain to speak of. The doctor would not commit to a set amount of time. I am counting on not needing to make a fuss should the time come that further attention to this is required.

[Horace]

@Copper said in nerve block:

@Horace said in nerve block:

which she thinks will self correct in time.

Since you are correcting it, you should receive a cut of the insurance payment.

The digital economy?

[Optimistic]

Being conscious for the surgery sounds awful

I´m glad to hear it´s not painful for you now, Horace. What a terrible time to need medical attention. I hope you´re able to avoid another surgery.