Hi Wally, Saw Dr. Vo this morning, He took an xray and said everything is perfectly aligned and looks great. He said that he was impressed with my range of motion. I have this knot that has been hurting me on the inside of my palm. Turns out it is scar tissue, so He has me massaging it as often as possible to try and break it up. As far as the swelling goes he gave me a prescription for a stronger NSAID gel that I rub on twice a day. Don't need to go back for 2 mos. He promises me that the swelling will go away, as well as the pain. I just need to be a little more patient. Once again, good luck with your surgery and keep us posted. Lori