Had to Miss a Day of Work

Welp. A few years ago I got injured when I was checking a gas line and the support boards were not nailed down. Almost fell completely thru the ceiling but caught myself with a face plant and my dominant hand. It tore every ligament in my thumb and was covered by work comp. However, the injury would never heal and the insurance company got tired of paying. I probably should not have settled for the little amount that I received, but I was tired of all the games and pressure from my own self and that of the insurance company. That being said, I still had pain and swelling and could not move my thumb. Finally I found a doctor that cared and we tried all sorts of treatments (none worked, but at least he gave a shit about me). Now, 4 years later, I went and had a fusion of the thumb. Anyone ever had a joint fused? Recovery time? He told me that I wouldn't be able to move it, but I couldn't anyways, the pain should go away.

 

If I was a prepper I now have some emergency fishing hooks in my thumb

 

Oof! That's rough. Looks pretty gnarly, but should be a badass scar. I hope it helps the pain, and that it doesn't impede your day to day too badly.

 

If it relieves the pain the well worth it. Looks like a Frankenstein hand right now.

 

Hoping for a speedy recovery

 

Not sure about a fused bone in hand . But.
I've had 5 spinal reconstructive operations . Final one was a fusion from L2 to S1 . Took a little over six months to return to work. And about five years to where I felt like I was as good as I would ever be. It still bothers me . But much better. And I can make an 8 hour day welding again.
I'll be praying for your recovery and health.

 

Holy hell Tig. You must be one tough sob. Glad it all worked out for ya.

 

I always thought the motocross riders were just a little crazy. Honestly I think you guys have a screw loose but thanks for giving me some hope. You pain free now even after all these years?

 

That's terrible. Hopefully you're back to 100% after this procedure heals

 

Doesn't feel to tough most days lol
Just had two sons to raise. Oldest got drafting degree. And sells new cars now.
Youngest is about done with computer drafting degree . Then re enrolling to start engineering degree .
Once he's out in four years maybe I can act the way I really feel. lol. We have paid for both son's college so there not strapped with student loans .

 

Damn. I hope the surgery sorts everything out for you.

 

I can tell you that happened to my mother when she almost got her index finger severed at the knuckle. Luckily she didn't, but it completely severed the tendon and the doctor told her she could either have it straight or bent, but that it was permanent. She decided to keep it bent since back then she did a lot of typing. To this day we crack up when she forgets and tries to point at something. She doesn't even notice it now..