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Dunner · 05-07-2014, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Papawto5

Sunday, my son-in-law was sawing trim boards for the interior side of his newly installed windows. Well, one of the boards jumped up as it was going through the saw blade and his left hand fell towards the blade (he was using a push stick at the time). Imagine your own left thumb, the saw blade penetrated the thumb at the knuckle closest to the thumbnail. The blade failed to sever the thumb by about 1/4 to 1/3 of the width of his thumb.

Knuckle was rendered useless for future use. Tendons were severed. Major blood vessel was missed by a few mm. He was cleaned and sewed up on Sunday and faces surgery this coming week to deal with tendons and putting a rod in his thumb. It will no longer bend except at the base of the thumb.

Lots of pain and heavy meds until then. Probably no rehab since rehab will not help the useless tip. Your prayers would be appreciated.

That is so devastating. I can feel the helplessness and wish for the best. Makes me cringe to think about it. When I was in HS, my left thumb got smacked in machine shop with a 4# sledge. The tip of the thumb was lifted to the right, but surgery put it back in place. Not pretty, but no loss of movement.

Here's hoping for the best and he gets expert Drs.

TEFFY · 05-07-2014, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by huntnski

Ok am I missing something here? Looking back I've seen post from pretty much all GC attendees, including Tom N Jan, but Jeanie and Dave where are you?

Thread seems kind of quit without you, also Ray and wife!

I've talked to both of them, at different times, and they're still in Wisc with family. They currently have a boarder in the MH and I imagine that takes up a lot of time.

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Diwizi · 05-07-2014, 08:24 AM

Thank you all for who you are...... Such a caring group...
I am not the least bit concerned for tomorrow.... Glad i will be done, done done..... Larry will post until i get back.......
So Today is cleanup day.... Washing sheets, clothes, cleaning out frig..... Etc, so next few days i wont stress..... Lol.... 2 grands birthday party on 17 th, so getting thise presents wrapped, goodies made for Larry.... Just in general making my nest fluffy.

Yesterday took 4yo to park downtown, the canadian geese are used to be fed and very friendly. There was a nice fluffy down nest with about 10 eggs. Anyone know if they share nests? Saw several by it. Very quiet and peaceful in downtown Little Rock....

Papa steve is a good name.....

Diane is holding my iPad using iRV2 mobile app........ So excuse the finger slides, please...

Wayne M · 05-07-2014, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunner

I have a beaker, but they don't want just anybody dipping their hand into the ice chest. Not sanitary. When they get some ice, they use gloves.

Do you know where those gloves have been? You may want to ask that question?

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Originally Posted by Suspinz

Thanks. Glamour shot.

Now Sue, when we were all up on the mountain in Hot Springs, you and Earlene were hanging over the railing at the lookout. If you want THAT glamour shot posted, give a holler.

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Originally Posted by cnkinthebus

RULE 29?

Nobody told me about no stinking rules.

Next you are going to want me to send dues to Wayne or something.

It's only burnt on one end.

Send me the check for your monthly dues, please.

traveldogs · 05-07-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Papawto5

Thanx all for the healing ohms. It's been one heck of a couple of days.

OHMs to you and yours!

traveldogs · 05-07-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by okmunky

Steve and Mary Ann -- many Ommms headed towards your SIL. Few things hurt more than damaged fingers, except maybe throats. I've been down both those roads.

Diane -- enjoy your nap curtesty of anesthesiology tomorrow morning. I sure never missed my gallbladder and I'm betting you be glad when yours is gone.

At this rate all of RVMdom will be on pain meds by Memorial Day. Y'all be careful out there!

Yikes...no jinxing allowed...I'll be in the middle of my trip on Mem Day!!

traveldogs · 05-07-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Diwizi

Thank you all for who you are...... Such a caring group...
I am not the least bit concerned for tomorrow.... Glad i will be done, done done..... Larry will post until i get back.......
So Today is cleanup day.... Washing sheets, clothes, cleaning out frig..... Etc, so next few days i wont stress..... Lol.... 2 grands birthday party on 17 th, so getting thise presents wrapped, goodies made for Larry.... Just in general making my nest fluffy.

Yesterday took 4yo to park downtown, the canadian geese are used to be fed and very friendly. There was a nice fluffy down nest with about 10 eggs. Anyone know if they share nests? Saw several by it. Very quiet and peaceful in downtown Little Rock....

Papa steve is a good name.....

Diane is holding my iPad using iRV2 mobile app........ So excuse the finger slides, please...

You'll be fine...you've got the right attitude!!

I think all 10 of those eggs belong to 1 family.

Dunner · 05-07-2014, 11:05 AM

Just got good news from an admin. They are planing on letting me out of here on Saturday... after a few more physical therapy sessions/tests.

He is also wanting me to log the times I get my pain meds.

SarahW · 05-07-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunner

Just got good news from an admin. They are planing on letting me out of here on Saturday... after a few more physical therapy sessions/tests.

He is also wanting me to log the times I get my pain meds.

Are you able to swallow yet or will you have to deal with a feeding tube at home? I know you are ready to get out of there, but don't be too hasty if you have more healing to do.

SarahW · 05-07-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Diwizi

Thank you all for who you are...... Such a caring group...
I am not the least bit concerned for tomorrow.... Glad i will be done, done done.....

Di--you will be so glad you had this done. I had my gall bladder removed 2 years ago laparoscopically. It was a breeze and I was up and at 'em a day after the surgery. I only had the single incision and it was entirely in my navel! (And what a relief to never have another GB attack!) Good luck and milk it for all the recovery time you can get.

Dunner · 05-07-2014, 11:17 AM

Swallowing should be the same as before I went to ER. Hope I haven't forgotten.... Just need to be more aware of the potential for aspirating. Josh said they have the lowest hospital return rate.

Bad news is they may put someone else in my room. Two beds and two TVs. How does that work. Where is my hat?

okmunky · 05-07-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SarahW

Are you able to swallow yet or will you have to deal with a feeding tube at home? I know you are ready to get out of there, but don't be too hasty if you have more healing to do.

It's been my experience that you never get rest in a medical facility. Somebody is always waking you up for something stupid and you can never get your pain meds when you need them. At home is where the best healing takes place.

SarahW · 05-07-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by okmunky

It's been my experience that you never get rest in a medical facility. Somebody is always waking you up for something stupid and you can never get your pain meds when you need them. At home is where the best healing takes place.

That's true, Barb. But personally I wouldn't want to deal with a feeding tube on my own. (I panic easily...and I don't know how I'd get potato chips in there!!

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Papawto5 · 05-07-2014, 11:28 AM

Wow, it's a privilege to have such good people thinking and praying good thoughts for our loved ones.

To Mike and Di - - - chin up, chest out, take care of yourselves . . . ohms your way from Indiana and the rest of mutantdom. Positive vibs really do help.

NOW . . . . where are we going next? Disney World? Dollywood? Sedona? Fishing? To see the grandkids? Home (Mike)? SoCal? etc.