@sueinmn, @ess77, How delightful to hear from you two. You understand so much. Sometimes I just want to "listen" to all of you about similar issues that I have. I no longer jump to conclusions. One thing for sure @sueinmn, thumb injections are pretty dicey.

And here is my other "bad memory" from the surgery on the left thumb. If you recall, I lived in a small valley at 6000 ft up on the mountain. My friend Janice told me to make sure I told them about the altitude so that they allowed room in the bandaging for swelling. I did my best....he is a very good hand surgeon and I was personally introduced to him by my shoulder & knee surgeon. He kind of told me that he was the surgeon and would definitely know how to bandage the thumb no matter where I lived.

Are you ready for this? When I awakened I thought the bandage was pretty tight and so I reiterated my request to the "check out" technician. After being reassured, I jumped in the car and headed up the mountain along with a supply of Percocet which I knew nothing about.

Within an hour I was vomiting and unable to find relief from the pain. So back in the car, I went, with my friendly driver who had warned me. As soon as we arrived (1-hour drive) the surgeon's PA met us and completely redid the bandaging. When I asked, he did tell me that the medication sensitivities were listed on the chart but nothing about altitude.

Unfortunately, that memory is pretty vivid right now and I am turning chick, chick, chicken. Give me another week or so and I will see where I am emotionally. I know this quality of life issue is still on my list and it needs to be done.

Thank you for your kindness and attention.
May your life be one of ease.
Chris