slow healing, said the doctor. you have not kept your hand elevated enough. sling for another week and elevation at night. it was not well explained me. somewhat depressing.
at least it is not black but still could be, she said, putting fear into me. do you have travel insurance? yes, i replied and doesn't australia have reciprocal medical agreements with the uk. oh yes, your hand can be removed in the uk just like it can be here. you should be ok to travel overseas next week.
so it is back to the sling with my hand higher and above my heart, including propping on pillows overnight and only left handed typing. it is too hard to post anything but i will see how i go with blog comments using my phone and tablet.
so sorry about the lack of communication and i dont blog when i am on holidays.
Aaaargh. That is NOT good news. I am so sorry and hope that your healing speeds up quickly. And that you have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteOh dear Andrew, good luck with keeping it elevated. And so sorry your trip involves this challenge.
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Take care, have a lovely holiday.
ReplyDeleteOh I just hate it when that happens! Take care now, Andrew! We want you back in fine form. I so miss your pithy commentary!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
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Oh dear! They should have made sure you understood to keep the hand high the same day you had the surgery. I hope it improves a lot before you head off overseas. Take care.
ReplyDeleteTake care and good luck, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteA speedy recovery Andrew. Hope you feel 100% by the time you travel, as there's nothing worse that not feeling well while on holiday.
ReplyDeleteHm, a lack of communication it seems ... I hope things progress better now that you know what to do. Take care of yourself, don't worry about typing, and have a good holiday.
ReplyDeleteDon't get ill here in France; they'll have everything you own! How do you hold your hand up in bed? I hope all is better before you set off.... bon voyage.
ReplyDeletesits on two pillows.
DeleteHave a great time away, and hope you are well soon.
ReplyDeleteMerle.............
Andrew, your hand comes first before blogging and typing.
ReplyDeleteDo as the Dr. told you and in the long run your hand will get better. You should have been told by the Dr. or RN about elevation before. Good luck with it.
'Will' it be covered by your travel ins - if something 'happens' won't it be classed as pre - existing? Might be if it wasn't diagnosed until after you purchased the insurance.
ReplyDeleteTake care 'til take off - then have a few drinkies in the air.
we use credit card travel insurance. yes, diagnosed after paying the required amount on cc to activate the policy.
DeleteI just got a blog comment from you which, due to your present condition, I didn't even expect. I do hope the best for you.
ReplyDeleteOMG. Keep that hand elevated!
ReplyDeleteI tried to find out what you have done to your hand, just before your holidays but couldn't find anything. I suppose you also prepare your tour so do I, I am leaving the day you arrive in Greenwhich, so sorry that we can't meet !
ReplyDeleteThere is no need to apologise, Andrew...your have nothing to apologise for....just take good care of your hand...and do with it as instructed.
ReplyDeleteWe'll still all be here waiting with baited breath upon your return.
Safe trip...have a wonderful time.
My goodness, I sure hope you feel much better soon, and I'm sending some healing hugs your way! RO
ReplyDeleteI hope your hand heals. Talk like that would scare me to death!
ReplyDeleteOh no not another week of slinging it! Try to do what the doc said Andrew, you want it as best it can be while away. I'm away this coming week also, already starting to panic about flying 😱 Enjoy your trip to the UK, sounds like it's nice and warm over there ✨
ReplyDeleteOh, you poor thing, travelling while you’re not well. I hope it goes swimmingly, your hand gets better and you’ll have a lovely time. Bon voyage and happy landings!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that your hand is healing, but am I to gather that you ignored medical advice in removing the sling?
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