Yes, I did
@GardenGerty (169449)
United States
May 16, 2022 7:22pm CST
I mowed some more this evening. While I did that, hubby made hamburgers for us from the ground beef I bought today.
We were early to the hand doctor and got in right away. He likes to be on schedule. I am being encouraged to consider surgery. Both for the carpal tunnel and for the ulnar compression. I still want to wait.
On our way home we shopped a little at Aldi.
I am showered and relaxed and ready to go to bed.
Also made hubby pumpkin spice flavored nutritional drink to have.
I am glad we are getting to the end of the year.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
I think changing my work load will help a lot. I just hesitate about any kind of surgery.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 May 22
My sister had carpal tunnel surgery and she was 100% better afterwards.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
Well that is good. I think I can make some changes that will bring me relief. I also think that there is more trouble with a compressed nerve in my shoulder blade that causes my pain and so these other surgeries would not be what I really need.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 May 22
@GardenGerty There are many surgeries that alleviate pain.
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
I could do steroid shots, according to this doctor. I do not really want those either. I am convinced that some exercise and change in my work will do wonders.
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
24 May 22
@GardenGerty I guess the steroid helps to heal faster, or something like that, but it could come back again. I think some kind of physical therapy (that you could do on your own) and changing what you do really would really help it!
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
No, I do not want the surgery. We will see how summer treats my hands.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
25 May 22
@GardenGerty I got traumatized when I had my first surgery at the age of 6.
@JESSY3236 (22246)
• United States
17 May 22
My mother had to have surgery for carpal tunnel. She couldn't handle the pain. Right now I have a sore thumb. I have been wearing a thumb brace which has helped some.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
I was in a lot of pain but I have made some changes that have helped a lot. I do also have a wrist brace that is useful.
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@kaylachan (84760)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 May 22
I can't blame you I hope things work out and you can afford to wait to have your hand repaired.
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@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
17 May 22
I made a beef stew in the crockpot today. Chatted with my sister (by phone) and worked on the prep work for the grandkids sewing tomorrow.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
That sounds like a really nice day.
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@JudyEv (382014)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 May 22
Those nutritional drinks are a godsend to those who need them.
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 May 22
I have found myself wondering lately if there is too much protein, and that it could be hard on his kidneys.
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@JudyEv (382014)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 May 22
@GardenGerty I hadn't thought of that. I guess too much of anything isn't a good idea.
