EILEEN HAD CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE SURGERY 9 DAYS AGO

IS THIS WHAT THE SURGEON SAW?

 
I'm quite sure the surgeon had a different view when he looked for my median nerve in each hand and cut the transverse carpal ligament to release pressure on the median nerve.  Last Thursday I had the follow-up visit and I have a thumb's up to get on with it.  I asked if physical therapy was necessary and got a negative response.  Hmmm.

So, I'm googling and reading with the intent of doing my own PT.  I found this website. http://www.methodistorthopedics.com/Endoscopic-Carpa-Tunnel-Release
They don't recommend heavy grasping or pinching for 6 weeks.  I must begin with active hand movements and range of motion exercises.  All righty then.

As for my photograph...It's almost a silhouette.  I only appreciate bird silhouettes if you can identify the bird.  That's a teardrop-shaped plume to me and according to my bird book only the Gambel's Quail has that.

Who will argue with me?

HOWARD'S 39TH BIRTHDAY

It was a busy birthday weekend for the family. Sophie had cheer competition and we had visitors. My cousin's wife Jeanette and daughter Stephanie journeyed from California to visit for the weekend.  How wonderful to see them.  I had to work Saturday so I missed the cheer event but everyone else attended.  But first I want to post Howard's first birthday picture. We were in PA. at Grandmother Eunice's house.

Eileen, HP, Steph, Brett

 Here's Steph with us on his 39th birthday.  What a great weekend celebration.

Steph, Jeanette

Snow Globes

Jeanette and Eunie

Luke, HP, Sophie


Our Sophie is growing up!