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Thanks, Sue that was a fast reply. As my daughter would saw as we drove to town 6 miles, wow that was a fast ride to town. He has been doing I guess the tightrope for over three years. Are you in a sling for a while? How much PT did you have to go to? Sorry for all the questions? I do not know anyone who has had the surgery performed. All new hires are younger and not much hand pipetting for them. The machines do the work now. For me, the damage was done a long time ago. Being retired will help and no sheep chores since we sold the whole flock which we have had since 1979. I am sad but when your hands and arms are giving out after all these years and chores are getting harder especially during lambing, you have to cut back. Stay connected I love the feedback KLH.
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Cast and sling for 2 weeks, then full forearm brace and sling for 2 more, then remove sling but keep brace 2 more weeks, then 6 weeks progressive therapy, and smaller splints.
I went to therapy once a week for measurements and new exercises, did it 3x a day at home.
1st 6 weeks one or two pound lift limit, then 8 pounds for 6 more weeks, now as tolerated.
Pain was minimal as long as I kept arm elevated, iced at least 4 hours a day (almost 24 hours first 4 days) and alternated ibuprofen and Tylenol. I had lots of prepared, one-handed food in the freezer for the first 2 weeks - burritos, potties, leftover stews, etc.
Recovery was maybe 3 months, by then I could garden, paint, sew.
Sue