Carpal Tunnel

I had carpal tunnel surgery on my wrist/hand to alleviate the numbness I have had for the past 5 years. They took my clothes, left me with my panties, gave me a paper dress and drugs.  It was a simple 15 minute surgery that took 4 hours from the time I got drugged to the time I came to from the anesthesia .  A pain block was administered which kept my hand numb for about 12 hours.

My right hand was wrapped and put into a sling. My fingers looked like sausages especially with the bright pink anti-bacteria wash they put on my hand and arm. My hand remained pink for a week because it doesn't wash off until you pour alcohol on the wound.  Left me with 6 stiches which makes me look like I slit my own wrist. It will be two weeks before the stiches come out.

Two days after the surgery, the surgeon took off the bandage and put on a sticky pad. He gave me instructions to change the pad every two days, use alcohol and don't get the wound wet.  

I am now using my worthless left hand.  It does not know how to brush my teeth, pick up or hold anything. I don't know why they gave me a left hand because it can do nothing.  Rick has had to pick up the slack because my two hands are not helpful. 

As a side note, we had an island wide blackout for a full day and into the night.  Rick and I were well prepared with our rechargeable lights, a head light, wine and dip-it artisan bread. You just have to embrace island life no matter what it throws at you.