Author Topic: I screwed up my hand (Read 3414 times)

dustyc · « **on:** June 02, 2008, 11:05:41 AM »

Hey guys, I had an accident with a saw and cut the tendons in 3 fingers, so I'm just posting this as a general notice to those of you I have parts deals going with. If you don't mind hitting the pause button on those, I'd appreciate it.

I'll touch base individually as soon as I can.

Thanks,
Dusty

mlinder · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:16:37 AM »

Ouch.

Good luck, and feel better.

Klark Kent · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:26:29 AM »

sorry to hear it. get well soon dusty.

cleveland · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:40:12 AM »

Ouch! Happy healing.

I guess you'll me typing with one hand now..........

andy750 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:59:04 AM »

Best wishes

Andy

kghost · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:00:10 PM »

Damn that sucks.....

They reattach them?

Speedy recovery bro!

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:07:02 PM »

you know yet if you'll regain full use?

eldar · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2008, 12:19:25 PM »

Full use? I suppose that depends on how much nerve damage was done as well.

dustyc · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2008, 11:20:06 PM »

Thanks for the thoughts y'all.

Last night was ER treatment. Today was first hand surgeon visit. Wednesday is surgery.

They won't say for sure(I guess they're covering their butts as far as that goes), but it looks good as far as regaining all function. I've got some nerve damage also, but I didn't ask about how that will heal. I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed(on my other hand

).

And yes, typing with one hand -everything with one hand is frustrating. At least it's my dominant hand, so it's a little less so. I can only imagine how people with real problems must feel. I'm so frustrated and mad at myself for letting it happen. I'm trying to keep positive about it all though. I haven't had good sleep since it happened and I'm just a wreck with all the stress and uncertainty and the thoughts about the cost for it all.

I'm really thankful for the support of my family, friends and girlfriend.

Now if I could only get my mind to turn off for a while. I'm wondering how long you can be in shock after something like this. I know I'm not thinking straight yet.

tramp · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2008, 03:43:57 AM »

one thing about a accident, you can't recall it
only learn from it
good luck on the rehab

troppo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2008, 03:52:39 AM »

G`day dusty
Seen this sort of thing plenty in cabinet shops i`ve worked in, make sure you do exactly what your told, no matter what it is, the right physio therapy, exercises etc is vital to get the best out of your recovery.....
Glad to hear you still have your fingers, take care mate.
Cheers
Troppo

cleveland · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:22:30 AM »

Quote from: dustyc on June 02, 2008, 11:20:06 PM

Now if I could only get my mind to turn off for a while.

They make drugs for that.

cb750k7 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:35:51 AM »

Get well soon.

Jona

TwoTired · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:06:48 AM »

I'll change my avatar if you think that will help you sleep better. $:-\$

Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

cbass*gxc · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:41:22 AM »

Quote from: cleveland on June 03, 2008, 07:22:30 AM

Quote from: dustyc on June 02, 2008, 11:20:06 PM

Now if I could only get my mind to turn off for a while.

They make drugs for that.

Thats what I am saying. Tell your doctor you are stressed and would like some xanax. Take a few of those and we will see you in a few days.

At least thats what I have heard!

Cvillechopper · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:54:56 AM »

Really sorry to hear this. Once you feel up to it, let us know what happened if only to avoid it ourselves. Of course we'll probably find a way to give you a good nickname once you're able to laugh about it but for now we just hope you recover fast.

burmashave · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:00:41 AM »

Best wishes on healing up, Dusty.

bunghole · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:20:21 AM »

Sorry to hear about that. I hope you recover quickly and fully.

Also, I have three words for you...

VI CO DIN!!!!

eldar · « **Reply #18 on:** June 03, 2008, 12:14:13 PM »

We could call him dexter.... short for dexterous!

Not yet?

I hope the nerves come back. Tendons can be stitched but nerves while being re-attached, still have to repair themselves.

My wife had nerve damage on a finger and it took years to come back fully.

mystic_1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:04:53 PM »

Dusty,

I'm sorry to hear about your accident, a good friend of mine injured his hand in an industrial accident and is still recovering. I'm glad that it was not any worse than it was, and sorry that it was as bad as it is. +1 to above recommendations about physical therapy exercises, I've helped a few friends with their exercises after surgeries and it makes a huge difference.

All the best,
mystic_1

bill440cars · « **Reply #20 on:** June 03, 2008, 01:09:47 PM »

dusty, I'm sorry I'm just now getting in on this.

I sure hated to hear about your accident and I sure hope you heal up soon my man. You take care of yourself. Hope you get something that will let get some decent rest too. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery also.

Take care, Bill

tom8Toe · « **Reply #21 on:** June 03, 2008, 02:18:49 PM »

Quote from: dustyc on June 02, 2008, 11:20:06 PM

I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed(on my other hand ).

Glad to see the sense of humor. That'll help recovery tremendously... Get well soon.

dustyc · « **Reply #22 on:** June 06, 2008, 12:49:18 AM »

Thanks again for all the support.

I had the surgery finally today. Between my last post and when I talked to the doctor, they rescheduled me so they could do an emergency case. So the anxiety about the surgery is just a memory and I can get on with healing now. Excuse me for being a little doped up. Even with the oxycodone, it feels like my hand has been hit with a sledgehammer.

The doctor said it looked like I'll get back to 100%. I didn't get a chance to talk with him directly after the operation, so I don't know about the nerve damage, but the cut tendons are reconnected(I think it ended up just being 2, not 3), and at the last visit before surgery I let him know about the finger that had numb spots and it took most of the day today for the anesthesia to wear off of it, so I think he did alot of work on it. I'll find out more at the first follow up.

They figure it'll take about 3 months to get healed, so I'm going to be hating it for a while, but I should be able to ride to Barber in October. I'm really disappointed that I won't get to meet up with my uncle for a ride in early July like we had planned. I was really looking forward to that.

He told me he'd be making additional cuts to get in there, so I was happy when I found just the original cuts. I guess he was able to do what needed to be done through what was there.

Here's a pic of the final product.
Click Here for Pic. Warning: Stitches. But it's not really gory.

Klark Kent · « **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2008, 01:46:54 AM »

cool frankenhand dusty

make sure to save some of the oxy's for when they will be fun- this is dual purpose: you dont want to find yourself going through withdrawl after 3 months of mind numbing that doesnt really kill the pain. much better to keep the tolerance low and party like a rockstar with two good hands come august.
glad the surgery was less invasive than expected

heal well

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #24 on:** June 06, 2008, 02:53:42 AM »

All the best Dusty, and er, how'd you do it?

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