It was one week yesterday since I had the operation and my 1st appointment to see the physio team. I had the big bandage removed and discovered my operating surgeons had used internal dissolving stitches and glue so theres no need for removal of any stitches. 1st time i've also got to see the wound and although its approx 5.5" -6" the surgeons have done a brilliant job and my physio thinks the scar will be un-noticable. Feels great to have the bandage off and have now been given exercises to strengthen the muscles in my wrist and hand and to keep my elbow moving. Still unable to drive and been told to take it easy for the next 2 weeks then I have to return to physio and will hopefully be discharged back to the care of my consultant. Pain has eased though it burns when I knock it or my toddler jumps without notice.
Had a very busy day yesterday between my appointment and 2 others within my family so by 7pm last night I was in bed which really is not me. Woke at 7am with a migraine and feeling generally ill and on speaking to the doctors i'm told it's the trauma my body has been through with the op and doing far too much in the 1st week home following surgery. Husband removed all phones and laptop from our bedroom and was ordered to get the bed rest I need to recover. Finally got up at 11.45am and not done a thing all day till now writing this blog. Think the moral of this story is if your going for ulnar nerve decompression make sure you have lots of support at home and no matter how bored you get don't be tempted to carry on as normal like I did.
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