Today was the 2 month checkup since the last surgery. I brought with me the x-ray that was taken last night. On the way out the door I looked at it and told Cheree it looked like a screw was coming out (insert your own "he's got a screw loose" joke here).
Well, come to find out there is a screw coming loose. What is unknown is if it still coming out or if it just came out a little and stopped there. I will be taking another x-ray in a month so he can compare it to this one. If it continues to get worse, he'll have to go in and fix it. Ugh.
I will also be starting physical therapy soon. I'll have 2 sessions a week for 3 weeks.
As for as sports are concerned...he wants me to wait at least 4 more months before playing baseball. And I can forget about skiing this year, unless the snow lasts until May of '08. I can start to increase the weight I lift at the gym, but I'll talk more about that to my physical therapist.
I also asked him about the "weird sensations" I get on my right hand and forearm. It's not numbness, it's just like heightened sensitivity sometimes. He told me there are medications (that were made for seizures) that claim nerve regeneration, but they come with a list of potential side affects, and he doesn't believe that much in them anyway for my condition. He recommended getting mega-vitamins. Cheree has taken on the assignment of setting up my vitamin schedule. He believes that over time it will continue to get better (as it slowly has been).
I've noticed that my hand seems to prefer warmth. When I wash my hands in warm water it feels better for a while. One day I was holding some ice for Chili for a while. After I gave the ice to him, my hand felt cold for longer than expected.
So...I'll continue to post as events warrant. good day to you
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
saw the doc again...
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Yes, we always knew you had a screw loose. Ok, that was the best I could do. Sorry to hear about that, seriously. Maybe you need a construction worker instead of a surgeon to tighten those screws. Oy vey, hopefully the screw stays put. I pray you won't need anymore surgery. And bummer on the skiing. But there shouldn't be any restrictions on snow angels right?
See you soon, take care!
Just saying hey and checking in. I check on occassion but don't always comment. Continued prayers for good progress.
I always check your updates too and don't always comment. I've been stewing over a good "screw loose" comment.
Thinking of you, Paul.
Let's just assume your bone
is rejuvenating which caused
the screw to loosen a bit.
Anyway, get to your doc pronto
if you feel anything amiss.
Suppose your mom already told
you that.
Maybe, we should send your
surgeon our good, reliable
screw driver.
Love you, Paul
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