FIRST WEEK AFTER BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY - plus some TIPS!
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Five days after the basal joint arthritis surgery, I have an update for you PLUS some tips I've figured out along the way!
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FIRST WEEK AFTER BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY - plus some TIPS!
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GOT THE CAST ON - 11 DAYS AFTER BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY
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HOW I'M DOING WITH THE CAST FOLLOWING BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY
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REMOVABLE SPLINT & OT FOLLOWING BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY
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BASAL JOINT ARTHRITIS SURGERY - 6 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY
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Hi! Where did you got the bag?
I broke my dominate wrist and was in a cast for quite a while. I watched many videos with folks that were missing arms or no arms to get ideas on how they did things. That really helped, but I had so much anxiety during that time. I was living alone at that time so it was really tough. It definitely takes longer to do things after surgery. Thank goodness for TH-cam.
I’m having this same surgery next month! Your tips are going to be incorporated with my recovery routine! Thank goodness for your information!!💕
I wish I hadd seen this earlier for the products, but grateful for all the information! My surgery was this morning and it's so great knowing these tips AND knowing the pain won't be forever!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your video’s. I’ll be having surgery on Monday, and this video definitely gave me some good knowledge on ideas to start getting myself better prepared. Thank you, so much. 🙂
Thanks for posting. Getting mine in 3 days. This was huge for me to see you so up and about and managing SO well in just 5 days.
I hope it goes well for you!
I am scheduled to have my right hand thumb (dominant) on 12/16. I have been looking at sooooo many videos and not getting a good feel for what to expect. I must tell you that after watching all your videos on this surgery…..I am ready! You are outstanding in your explanations and presentations and explanations regarding your experience. Thank you TREMENDOUSLY for recording and sharing your surgery journey. I feel SO MUCH better about my journey ahead. The dread and fear are gone and I actually feel excited and it’s all because of you. Thank you thank you for sharing.
Glad it helped! I'll be watching my entire series again before I have the right hand done.
I had my dominant right hand done as well six weeks ago, and this video is incredibly helpful! Especially the make up part ha ha
I am six weeks post surgery and your video was dead on! I am blessed to have a wonderful husband as a caregiver, so I did not have to struggle, but everything you showed, everything, was so helpful if a person is by their self! Thank you very much
Great! I hope you heal soon and well!
Great job I’m having the surgery on both hands truly appreciate the info.
Thank you for all the videos you posted on this surgery. They have helped me at least mentally prepare better. I just ordered the bathing sleeve and have been eyeing my wardrobe for the best items to be able to manage getting on and off with limited hand use.
Good! I'm glad it helped.
I just had the same surgery on my dominant hand about three weeks ago. I just want you to know that your tips were so helpful to me. I am due to get my removable cast on Monday and I’m very much looking forward to it, but I just wanted to get on here and say thank you!
You're welcome, Phyllis. I'm glad the videos helped you.
I’m having this surgery on 7/30/24; I so appreciate your very detailed and informative videos so much! Thank you! ❤❤
I'm having my surgery in July. Your videos are wonderful and I have listened to each one of them about three times now as my surgery has been pending for several months.
You can do it!
Thank you for sharing your LRTI experience. You gave me lots of good ideas that I used for when I had mine done. Especially the tub stuff and buying some pull-up pants!
Good! I'm glad my tips helped.
Thanks for the heads up. I'm scheduled for the surgery in November.
I had mine done in Oct and it has been the most painful surgery ever! I am a hairstylist and am going back to work on the 20th of Jan. I am still having pain all day, every day. I have been going to Physical Therapy. I have no strength at all. Hopefully in time i will be pain free and regain the strength. Going back to cutting hair will be a challenge but i have pain meds on the back burner that i will be taking if needed. Glad you are doing well with yours. I sure don't want to go through this again. My wardrobe has consisted of sweat pants for 3 months cuz i cannot button pants.
Awesome video. I had the same surgery about 10 years ago on my left hand and I'm having it done on my right hand this coming April. I had to figure out how to do things myself but you have some good ideas that I will certainly incorporate. I was able to put on some of my husband's flannel shirts over some tank tops for extra warmth. I have two Rottweilers so feeding and walking them will be a challenge for me. Lucky for me, my husband can pitch in and help with that too. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this info. I will watch the rest of them later. I need to have this surgery, plus trigger thumb and also surgery for a heberdons node on my index finger, all on my dominant hand. I am putting it off for as long as posiible since I work with my hands. The surgeon said he could do all 3 surgeries in one shot, thankfully. I appreciate all the useful information you are sharing.
I'm glad the videos are helpful. I'm at the 4-months-past-surgery date and I can definitely say I have a lot less pain than at 3 months and more movement ability. I know it's more difficult with the dominant hand!
Great suggestions for someone that may have this surgery. You are so organized.
Yes, I'm hoping the entire playlist is helpful to people who are thinking of or planning to have the surgery!
Thank you for taking the time to record and post this! I have this surgery coming up...
Thank you for watching. I hope your surgery goes well.
I'm scheduled for my surgery on Aug. 21st. I tried the cortisone shots but had a terrible flare reaction. Dr told me the success rate for me is lowered because of it. I was happy to see how well your recovery went.
I hope it goes well, Sheri.
Thanks for sharing the arm guard. It has been so helpful.
That's great. You're welcome.
I just had my surgery last Thursday, so I’m day 3 post op and I believe I am very fortunate as the pain has been tolerable and just decided to take Advil as needed. I go this Friday for stitches removal and the placement of the cast. So far I have to say my experience has been relatively good.
thank you so much for going these videos, I made a bad mistake of watching someone who had a hard time with their surgery and it scared me to death. 3 days before my surgery I found yours and felt much better. I am now 3 days out and doing great, no pain medication very little pain and I also had carpal tunnel done at the same time. I do have bruising and some swelling but other than that I'm doing good.
Good! I'm glad my videos helped. I also found videos before my surgery where the person's anesthesiologist harmed a nerve in the arm. I had a long talk with my anesthesiologist a half hour before the surgery to discuss it. I think besides the surgeon and surgery assistants, she was the key to a successful experience. I had bruising and swelling for days. We could see the bruising by pulling back the bandage a bit. But by the time they take that off, the bruising will be minimal to none.
I am terrified to have this done. As I left Dr visit today, the nurse said on my way out, “this is a hard surgery”...”it’s very Painful for about 2 weeks”. This all makes me less than excited to get it done. My thumb wasn’t painful on his maneuvering it today and the new pain I had been having wasn’t there when I went today. Of course! Now home, I am feeling the pain near wrist back of hand bass of thumb. There was arthritis in thumb and wrist he said. So I am not sure if thumb surgery will help with wrist pain. I think I need to call him back. 😢
I just had this surgery done yesterday. It’s 130 am and I can’t find a comfortable spot to sleep in so I broke down and moved ( with my partners help) to the recliner with several pillows supporting my arm. I also had the nerve block so I’m completely numb for now. I also had a joint removed on my pinkie finger so that finger will need to heal as well. I’ve had pain in my thumb for over 10 years and I’ve exhausted all other treatments. I’m praying this gives me the relief I need. Thanks for the tips.
I hope you heal soon!
Thanks for the great ideas! I’m getting prepared for mine and I am alone with a pet! I’m getting so many saucers so I don t mix my things.
I'm getting mine 2 weeks from today. Thank you for posting!
I hope it goes well.
Thanks for sharing your experience ❤️
Great Tips! Thank you - I am scheduled for Basal joint reconstruction next week. This is very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
How did it go?
Thank you. Waiting for my date for surgery. Thank you for input.. Helpful
I hope it goes well for you.
Great video, love the small spots of humor! Getting my right hand done the 24th of July(about 2 weeks from now) . Thanks for the tips!
I hope it goes well!
How are you now? I'm having it done on Jan 29th.
Thank you so much for posting these videos I realize this is years ago for you but I just stumbled across as there is not a lot of information about the nitty-gritty of getting the surgery which I may be getting soon. It looks like it’s quite challenging especially if you live by yourself I may not have anyone to really help me and I want to know exactly what I’m up against. 🙏🌸💕
You can do it! Make sure to do the prep type of work I suggested in advance.
I put medications in 2 weekly vacation pill packs ahead of time… warm vest here in Colorado… bar shampoo is a lifesaver!
I had left done 4 weeks ago cast 10 days right to splint. Hand moves freely. Now having right done in 3 weeks. Just do it not all doom. Hard work pays off. I did it alone no help. Dont read into this what choice you have at this piont did both ill wrap it up total 3 months. Updated. Had second done. Total hell on earth. I spoke too soon good luck. Tou will need it no joke sorry
Thanks for your positive post because some posts are making me rethink this surgery I am due to have in less then 3 weeks. I am somewhat nervous how much I will be able to do on my own. My daughter will stay with me for the first 24 hours after surgery but she works part time so I will be on my own for periods of time. I bought a plastic sleeve and have kind of figured out what I can wear and get on by myself but not sure how going to the bathroom, showering and washing my hair will go.
You can do it!
You are so gentle sharing your experience. Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you, I'm headed towards the same surgery. 😊
I hope it goes well for you!
Love you're video's.i am two week's away from surgery.i have to get a covid and pre surgical test. i am getting wrist surgery.i expect to have a similar post op experience.
Really helpful...thanks for doing this.
Thanks for watching!
great info - thx for sharing (will be having basal surgery in a week)
I hope it goes well.
I wish I saw you when I had my first surgery in 2016! I’m looking at doing my other hand now so I’m glad I researched and found you. I’m very nervous because it’s my right hand, which is my primary hand. Shampooing my hair with my left hand as well as brushing and not to mention styling will be an interesting challenge. I’m so grateful for you. Thank you.
I haven't had my right hand done yet - I completely understand your concern! One woman wrote a comment on one of the videos saying there is a beauty/hair school in her area that has a $7 a month "membership" fee and with it she can have as many shampoo + blow dries as she wants. Next time I'm going to call every beauty school in my area to see if they have something like that.
How did you wash your's? I watched all your videos and didn't see it covered. I'm 2 weeks into recovery on my dominate hand.@@gloryb-tv
@@kerrystacy6953 What do you mean by "your's"?
So very sorry, the discussion was of hair. My husband is killing me washing and it's long and thick. My dominate hand had the cmc. TIA@@gloryb-tv
@@kerrystacy6953 My hair is short & not thick, so I could wash it myself with one hand. Drying it wasn't much of a problem. Some viewers have mentioned they found a beauty school near them that had reasonable rates for a shampoo and blow dry. You might check the beauty schools in your area to find out what they charge.
2 weeks out got removable brace today I am in pain
Your so upbeat thanks
I'm having it done next Wednesday. Is it really painful afterwards
I had this same surgery on both hands and it was nothing like yours. I felt great and went back to work the day after the surgery. I also had a De Quervains surgery, trigger fingers and the basal joint surgery. had to be in cast for about 6 weeks with pins on my bones and PT was a piece of cake. My surgeon was amazing! No! He wasn't! He is!!!
This reply is a question for Eric Oliver...I am a goldsmith that is in need of this surgery. I was more excited to read your positive experience than all the research I've done and doctors I've seen. What doctor and where did you have your surgery with? My hands re my lively hood and I NEED a positive outcome! I sure hope you see this and respond, maybe get in touch via email.
I had both done within 2 months i agree piece of cake. Stay hydrated and. Hard work pays off. I did it alone as well no help family deadbeats lol
@@patriciamarrone3194 i sure you did great. These vidios freak people out for no reason
I’m having thumb and middle finger ganglion cyst in 2 weeks. I live alone so I’m worried about day to tasks. 0:12
Thank you so much for all of these videos. Scheduled in the next 28 days. Your calmness, everything you say, helped me so much. Very grateful to you.❤
Great vidiyo. Am expecting mine this week
Please update. It really sucks i got both done at same time 2 monrhs apart. 1 bad. 2 at same time. This is like my death warrant
Very painful with difficult recovery. I now have to have a second joint done on the same hand.
Feel better ..💗💗
Yep had my left hand done. Panchos ,wraps are way to go. Nothing fits. My left hand is much smaller than the one I had on right hand. Still hard to fit. My hadvto miss my 2 week appointmsnt due to weather. So going onTuesday 2/19/19. Thanks I keep rewatching your videos. They are a help
Good, Mary! I'm glad it's coming along for you. Hopefully not too much pain.
Hi! Where did you got the shower bag? I just got the same surgery done yesterday, and I'm loving your videos. Tu
I can't find that BathGuard brand anywhere now! I'd suggest searching at Amazon and read the reviews before buying. Or if there is a medical equipment store in your area, call them and ask for advice about what they recommend - maybe they sell one.
Ps thanks for all the tips as its going to help hugely
Am having to make a decision this month after months and months of injections . I've had knee and hip replacements but for some reason this surgery is worrying me . Thanks for posing your. experience
Has your surgeon given you information about this surgery, such as the number of years that surgeons have been performing this type of surgery? (It's at least 80 years.) How many years' experience does your surgeon have? Do they have occupational therapists to send you to for hand therapy after the cast is removed?
I am glad your surgery went well, I had the same surgery 6 years ago, pain was minimal as well after surgery. I followed all the recommended physical surgery and follow up exercised. Had trigger thumb surgery year later. However things just did not feel right, had no gripping ability and my thumb would hyperextended back. Fight it, changed surgeons and moved to another state. Found another hand surgeon. Long story short... Recommendation was to have the implant removed. Seems the bone had not accepted the implant and it moved around. Implant removed, will be a year mark since come November 1. All is so much better! Life is good!
Thank you for sharing!
But then you're in pain now right? Are you planning on another surgery?
Did you have trouble from the 2nd surgery?
@@coachevable I haven't had the second surgery yet!
After many hand surgeries for damage from RA, you do not need the big fancy arm bag. Use an umbrella bag and a wide rubber band. I use a shower chair and take a shower. I can do almost everything one-handed except put on deodorant.
i'm finally scheduled for this Wed can't wait to get it done and do the left next
Good! I hope it goes well.
@@gloryb-tv he's not doing the tendon thing he did say what i don't remember . I'm happy to finally get it done then I will get my left next
Hi there and thanks for sharing this video. i haven't decided to have this surgery but i am in so much pain i know i will have to finally get it done. you mentioned that you did a few other videos about this surgery etc but i can't seem to find them in your playlist of videos. can you please tell me the names of you videos so i can go and view them. thanks so much
Link to the playlist is in the video's description box.
I'm 5 month after. I'm a hairdresser and still can not use a curling iron, and some other tools in my job for very long. My hand is killing me at the end of the day. Still better than before. Oh and when it's cold outside it realy hurts. Just can't get those pins to warm up. Made my own hand warmers out of shock and heated pockets packs.
Looks like you had the LRTI surgery. Hoping you did well. I haven't heard good things about that.
Awesome, I had mine done in October. I can play bass guitar again1
Yes. I would think you would be playing by now. Are you working with an OT or PT?
Thanks, I've got this on 30 June and really scared cos due to my extremely severe allergy to maize corn I can't take any painkillers or anti inflammatory medications as I'm allergic to all the non active ingredients in them!!! And it's my right thumb and I'm right handed. Dreading it! Don't know how I'm going to cope!
Great information! I'm 16 and might be getting this in August 😬
Wow. That's young to have this condition. I hope it goes well for you!
@@gloryb-tv thanks! Yeah ino it's very young. I developed arthritis from an undiagnosed break 😬
I’m going to have this surgery.
Thank you.
Press 'n Seal plastic wrap also works well for showering.
And taped up freezer bags.
The first three days was very painful. I took an opioid, Oxycodone 10 mg, every four hours with extra strength Tylenol 1 g every 8 hours and Celebrex twice a day. It is improving daily. I am a week out and have intermittent throbbing pain. I am no longer taking the opioid.
I have been washing my hair under the kitchen spigot with the sprayer function. My husband and daughter have been assisting me with the shampoo/conditioner application and putting my hair up in the towel turban.
I bought something similar for covering my arm in the shower. A pump shower gel and a scrubber on a handle and a mitt washcloth have made showering much easier with only one hand. Washing my face has not been an issue. I use a pump facial cleanser and have used a microfiber facial cloth to rinse and remove cleanser. I have not been wearing makeup, so that has made it easier as well.
I bought some loose fitting lounge capris from Amazon to make dressing easier. I also bought some larger sports bras that are easier to get on.
I have my first follow-up next week which is two weeks out from my surgery. I will have the splint removed at that time. I will not be able to pull or grasp heavy objects for months.
I'm on day 10 after having the thumb joint replaced with titanium.
Cast and stitches out today... and that's it.
Really stiff thumb but on the road to recovery.
Thank you for your videos. Helped to prepare myself.
Good to know you're getting better!
I didn’t know you can replace Basel joint with titanium.
How are you doing so far?
Also, could you please give me the name of the manufacturer and where did you get it done.
Thank you. Hope you’re doing well.
Thanks for the info! I had the LRTI surgery 11 days ago, lots of pain first 3 days. Now just painful thumb area which is to be expected. I see my surgeon in a few days to get the hard cast put on for 1 month. Until you have this surgery you don't realize how much you rely on 2 hands for daily living!! How are you doing now?
I'm doing well. Sometimes for certain tasks that require fine motor skills I need to use 2 hands.
When you get the cast off and start therapy you'll notice improvements every week.
I had no idea how important my thumb was!! I had my right thumb done November 17th and it has been interesting and challenging to say the least!!
Today is day 6 since my surgery and you were doing much better at this point than me....I think since it’s my dominant hand it causes more issues, my thumb is totally numb, called the doctor and they said not a problem, get the cast in a week
Just your thumb is numb? Not your fingers or the rest of your hand?
If the doctor says that's not a problem, I guess it's better than the thumb being in pain.
When they remove the bandage + stitches before putting on the cast, ask if the doctor can check it out. Usually you don't see the doctor at that visit.
Soy sauce dishes are a great tip! Putting those on the list 💖
Yes - they are great!
I'm getting this in a few days. Some people say the recovery is really painful. Oh boy, I'm nervous! And, of course, it's my right hand😬
I bet it went better than you thought i hope
@@kevinheskin5105 No, unfortunately it didn't
The "shot" or "numbing thing" was a nerve block
Thank you for this video. I have basal joint arthritis, and I am not sure when I am getting the surgery. I found out last year. I have been having pain since 2016. I had carpel tunnel surgery last year on my left hand, and also have carpel tunnel on my right hand. I had a trigger finger on my right ring finger, and I had trigger finger release surgery earlier this year, but still having issues with pain because of the osteoarthritis. I want to talk to someone first to see if stem cell therapy would be an alternative to surgery. I know it will be costly.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for doing all the videos. I will be having the same type as surgery as you did but on my dominate hand. My major concern is drying my hair and using a straightener. Any suggestions how best to do this. Thanks for all your help.
I suggest to start practicing now! You will have the use of your fingers, but not to hold a heavy dryer. Maybe try wrapping your dominant hand now with an ace bandage (really wrap it a lot!). And then try drying your hair holding the dryer in the other hand and a brush in the wrapped hand. Do the same with the straightener.
@@gloryb-tv thanks. Great suggestion
My one piece of advice? If you wear contact lenses, have your glasses ready. They take them out before surgery and it's impossible to put them back in with one hand lol!
Good point! Actually, during your last appointment prior to surgery, they should ask if you wear contact lenses and tell you to not wear them on surgery day.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Hi like you videos. Where did you buy the shower sleeve? I don’t see the links.
The links to all products I mentioned is in the video's Description Box. However, this particular shower sleeve doesn't appear to be available any longer.
The prescription order must be a state thing. I had surgery back in february and the doctor sent the pain med order electronically to the pharmacy.
They keep changing it. I've had 2 foot surgeries since and they're finally sending the prescription order - in advance - so that I can pick it up before the day of surgery. It always should have been that way!
Thank you sooo much for these videos!! Good information! My surgery is Tues 12/12 and I'm getting super nervous!
I hope it goes well! The more prep work you can do at home beforehand, the better. Chop & freeze vegetables, make things easy to use (zip loc bags are not until you're 6 to 8 weeks after surgery!), definitely buy a good shower/bath arm guard!
HowToDoStuffWatchHre Anything else you can think that I might need to pick up ahead of you time? I have a few shower protectors, a zip up sports bra and some easy clothing options. I live alone and will only have help the night of surgery. I would love to pick your brain and get any other advice or tips?
Right now, everything I've suggested in all of the videos in the playlist are still on my list of things to do and buy. The more ready-to-eat things you can have in your refrigerator and freezer, the better. The shower grab bars with the suction cups are still one of my favorite things. I'm glad I bought two. I can move them around for when I have my other hand done!
Great! Thanks again taking the time to make these videos
Thank you for the info. So helpful and reassuring How did the other hand go? I hope all is back to normal.Can you grasp things now with your thumb and index finger? I would like to be able to play piano again.
Are there any home-based preparations for before surgery? Things I need to have on hand. That sort of thing?
Hi April. What do you mean by home-based preparations?
Everything I learned is in the videos. All of the videos about my basal joint surgery are on this playlist:
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I am having the same surgery. Very cast claustrophobic!
The cast is only on for a short time, depending on how your surgeon plans it.
I just had this same procedure done 3 days ago.....the pain has not been bad so far, pain meds are helping with that.....I also had the nerve block for numbing the arm which wasn’t the most pleasant experience getting it but I was pain free when the surgery was over and my arm was completely numb which was nice but on the other hand a very strange experience......it was completey wore off within about 24 hrs which I was glad for and the only thing right now for me is my fingers are very puffy/swollen so my dr has told me that it’s not unusual and to kept it elevated and wiggle my fingers and ice.....I feel pretty good but will be glad when swelling goes bye-bye.....anyone else experience this puffy fingers?
Yes, the swelling is a "thing". When I sat at my desk or kitchen table, I put the hand on or near my shoulder to keep it upright.
how long did it take to get back to normal use and did all the surgery work i am looking at all the info before i go to the surgeon
The healing was incremental. To get back to 100% takes about 9 to 12 months.
Did you have a joint replacement in your thumb? I was scheduled for surgery this week but they canceled it for 4 more weeks :(
Sorry - I don't know what "joint replacement" is. So I'll have to say no.
GloryB, at this point, do you have any regrets for having had the CMC arthroplasty done?
Has your physician mentioned how long the new “tendon trapezium” (the tendon from your forearm) will hold up to general use?
When I was leaving my surgeon’s office the other day, I met a lady who had her CMC arthroplasty done 10 yrs ago & doc now says that she needs it redone. 😢
No regrets. I didn't hear anything about the results being limited. That will be a surprise (and not a good one!).
i just had this surgery done 9 days ago and its been very very sore for me. On the 8th day i had a new "cast" put on and the pain is even worse, possibly because there is less padding ? I was told that its healing well and no infection. Did you have lots of pain?
I only really had pain on the skin surface while the cast was on. I think they should apply a cut-out-oval-cushion (like a corn pad!) over the incision site before they put on the cast. After the cast was removed, that spot on my skin was very red.
I had the same surgery one month ago. Can you tell me how long it took to have total functionality in your hand again?
It's about 5 to 6 months.
I am getting ready for this surgery on the 25th Oct. I can’t find the video description box to find the shower protector. Can you send me a link? I’ve looked everywhere and subscribed but unable to locate the items you’ve listed. Thank you for your information….I’m nervous but hopeful!
BathGuard Bath & Shower Protector - Arm or Leg: bit.ly/2EyzcCz
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Thank you and I found it. Sadly they don’t make that one anymore! Love your pages! You look fantastic! I’ll start following your makeup advice too! I’m pushing 60 and it sucks! 🤨🤗
Can you tell me how bad your thumb bothered you before surgery. I'm left hand and left thumb throbs, wakes me up and if I catch it takes my breath. Right is going too.
Mine wasn't as painful as yours. I knew it wasn't going to get better and that I also needed to have bunion surgery. I decided to have my non-dominant hand done first. Then each foot. Last, dominant hand. But I also need to have cataract surgery on both eyes and my eyesight bugs me more than the right hand.
Consider what circumstances in life will make you put off the surgery, especially if it's your dominant hand. If you need both hands done, have the non-dominant hand done first. You will learn SO MUCH from the first surgery & recovery that you can apply to the second.
I had my surgery the day after Christmas, or two months ago today. I'm having some dull pain on the back of my hand that I'm going to ask the doctor about, though the physical terrorist seems to think I'm doing pretty well. Going to go check your playliat now. How are you doing two years out?
It's 1 year and 5 months past! I don't have any pain. Some pinching motions still aren't there at 100%. I can text on my phone with both hands as long as I can turn the phone horizontal. But for Instagram I have to keep the phone vertical. I can only type with my right hand while holding the phone with my left when the phone is vertical. Otherwise I risk dropping the phone!
Thanks for watching!
I was particularly interested in the swelling you report/show. I'm having the same thing, only mine is painful after doing phys therapy, etc. I was thinking at first that maybe I'd damaged the surgical repair, but my movement and strength are improving, and if I had damaged something I don't think that would be the case.
I know how that deductible thing is; I wish I'd had mine done earlier in the year, but I waffled about having it done at all.
Your physical therapist or occupational therapist should be able to address it and, if needed, will (should) suggest you see the doctor if he or she is concerned.
I asked him, and he didn't seem too concerned. I'm going in tomorrow. The discomfort is less and less every day, however, and I'm told my recovery is right on track, even if I am actually older than dirt. (Be 65 in the fall.)
I’ve had several surgeries in my life but this one scares me. Don’t do well with pain meds and it sounds like it’s so painful after surgery. Any words of advice? I’ve watched all your videos on the subject. Thanks
I replied to you yesterday and today my reply is gone. Thanks, TH-cam! Anyway, I didn't have much pain. Having bunion surgery on my foot was more painful (the right foot, not the left foot - that one was nearly painless). That said, you can't predict pain in advance. I can say that REST is the best for recuperation and healing, and the best for reducing pain! Before your surgery, the people in your life must COMMIT to supporting you, taking tasks off of your plate, and that includes your work and your home.
Hi GloryB, had surgery 4 days ago and yes it has been very painful for me. I’ve had many surgeries and this one is tops for being painful. Just hoping for a good result. My other hand is almost as bad, I’m going to have to think long and hard before I have this surgery again.
Can you please tell me if you had the 2 plates used in your thumb area or was it was just the tendon used? I remember you saying something about a pin that they used. I would heal faster with the 2 plates but not sure I want to go that route.
Only the tendon was used. There is one or two tiny pins somewhere, but it's been a long time since I looked at my x-rays.
@@gloryb-tv Thank you! I getting surgery May 25th . I do heavy weights. When do you think you would have been ready to do this?
Ready to do what? The surgery? Or heavy weights?
@@kathymannina4379 It will be several months. I started using a lighter kettlebell too soon, which meant I had to go to PT for an extra month.
Where can I order them arm protector so I don’t get it wet when I bath? Can you please send me a link
All links to all products discussed are in the video's Description Box.
I need to have this surgery on my right (dominant) hand. Been putting if off for too long. How long before you are able to drive?
I drove 1 or 2 days after surgery. Since you're going to have your right hand done, you'll need to learn to shift gears using your left hand. I suggest practicing that with your left hand in the weeks prior to surgery.
Thank you so much for your reply. After viewing some of your videos, I am more relaxed about having the surgery. Can you tell me how much % of your hand strength did you get back after surgery? and do you know if there is a waterproof cast available? I work in a warm water pool with dogs who have mobility issues ( k9waves.abmp.com ) and would like to get back to it as soon as I can. Thank you!!!
@@k9waves Hi, I'm having the surgery this Friday. My doc said that I could opt for a waterproof cast.
what was the pain med they gave you, I am scheduled for surgery next Tuesday
The prescription for pain is hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, 325 mg tablets. I hope the surgery goes well for you, Sally!
yes they gave me hydrocodone i don"t care for how it makes me feel. I just do Advil now 4 pills 3 times a day
Thank you for sharing your journey. I'm having surgery next week. What strength Hydrocodone did they give you (the 325 is for the acetaminophen)?
I took 10/325
I am having this surgery Nov 3 how much can I use other fingers ? Can I type?
Please watch all of my videos in the playlist (which is linked in the Description Box of every video that is basal joint-related). I answer your questions in the videos.
What did you do about a bra? I’m having surgery in a week and now wondering how I will get a bra on or off
I bought two that didn't need to hook and then never wore them! It's much harder to get a bra overhead than to hook one with your finger tips. You'll still be able to use your fingertips.
@@gloryb-tv thanks!
So does a basal bump ever go away without surgery?
No.
I am 5th day after surgery. By day 4 I started experiencing sharp intermittent pain like someone just jabbed my thumb base with a needle. It catches me of guard and makes me gasp or wince. Anyone else have this? I am wondering if this is normal to have these sharp nerve pains and if and when it eases up?
I had that with my feet - bunion surgery - with foot #1. The doc's PA called it "zingers". If yours persists, wakes you up at night, etc., contact your doctor's office and discuss it with the doc's nurse. I'd hate to say to take more pain meds. But I did take the prescribed pain meds for foot #1 at night for much longer than I did for foot #2.
But I didn't have the zingers following my hand surgery.
@@gloryb-tv Thanks for that information. Zingers are a great description. I stopped taking pain meds after the third day but ended up taking some on day 5 just to get some sleep.
I am going to be honest here, not everyone can afford to do what you do. Other than that, thanks for your input :)
I am supposed to have this surgery in feburary. everyone keeps telling me how horrible the pain is for weeks. they also said it is worse then knee surgery??? I am about to back out of the surgery.....I have a very low pain tolerance. ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
It wasn't all that painful for me. If you look through the comments in my videos for this playlist you'll see that some people have a little pain, some have a medium amount of pain, and a few have a lot of pain.
My dominant hand was done 3 months ago. The surgery was so painful. I am out of all the casts and splint. I am finding it difficult to keep up with all the exercises plus try to keep the hand moving.
Are you in a lot of pain now? It's the occupational therapist's job to get you out of pain and to get you back to doing as many normal activities as possible. Keep pressing them to work with you.
@@gloryb-tv I have been asking. I even brought a ball in that I used before surgery and then they said "that is okay:
They haven't even mentioned putty.
They should have everything they need at their facility to work with you properly.
@@gloryb-tv Spoke to the occupational therapist and things are happening. Thank you 😊 so much for your words of encouragement and advice.