Still Chewing

[Termite]

In case there is a faint chance that some of you have been wondering where I've been, I offer the following explanation.
My carpal tunnel problems have degenerated to the point where it is even painfull to type on the keyboard, so I have definitely not been down the shed.
All will be fixed on the 19th January when they are finally going to operate on both hands.
Kind regards to all.
Termite

[Eddie Jones]

Termite,

My sympathy. I had my left hand done about 6 mths ago. Very painful for a few weeks after, but nothing like b4 the surgery. Had practically no feeling in the lower 3 fingers b4, but that was fixed immediately. Good now, well worth the trouble. wish yer well son.

By the way, if ure having both hands done at once, and dressings for a while afterward, how will you...er...well....you know ????

Eddie.

[outback]

Termite who? :D

Nah seriously, my old man was really bad, tried to get both hands done at once but they wouldn't, so he had one done. It took him longer to get over than he thought, but amazingly the other hand is not really bothering him. Apparently this sympathetic reaction isn't uncommon with carpal tunnel.

Tell Mrs termy she will need to look after you extra special for a few months after 19th JAn.

Good luck, and get back chewing as quick as may be.

[Clinton1]

That must suck.
Glad to hear that there's light at the end of the tunnel, and look forward to seeing your posts when the hands are fixed.

Best of luck with it.

[Gumby]

Hope you get those tunnels fixed mate ;)

[Termite]

By the way, if ure having both hands done at once, and dressings for a while afterward, how will you...er...well....you know ????

Eddie.
Keyhole surgery, small incision, waterproof dressing, out of action one day, should be back in the shed in 3 weeks according to the specialist.
Was hoping for a few weeks of "Here woman, hold this" ;):D:D

[craigb]

Good luck with it Termy. Glad to hear that you haven't bailed out on us.

I guess not much baking has been happening either eh?

[Termite]

Good luck with it Termy. Glad to hear that you haven't bailed out on us.

I guess not much baking has been happening either eh?
Baking still happening with SWMBO doing the hard parts. :p

[Eddie Jones]

Keyhole surgery, small incision, waterproof dressing, out of action one day, should be back in the shed in 3 weeks according to the specialist.
Was hoping for a few weeks of "Here woman, hold this" ;):D:D

"Keyhole surgery" HAHAHAHA! Yup, told me that too! All I can say is that keyhole musta come from the Tower of London! 3 inch scar & bluddy sore!

And the surgeon was a Kiwi! My own fault really!

[Gra]

Keyhole surgery, small incision, waterproof dressing, out of action one day, should be back in the shed in 3 weeks according to the specialist.
Was hoping for a few weeks of "Here woman, hold this" ;):D:D

Just dont tell her :D:D.. How long do you recon you can carry this one for...

[Lignum]

Best of luck with the surgery Termie:)


out of action one day, should be back in the shed in 3 weeks according to the specialist.


Thats what they told me but it was 10 weeks and about 4 weeks of ultrasound to losen up a nerve caught in the scar tissue. Carpal is a shocker. Im starting to get it in the left hand now and dreading the outcome.

[oges]

All the best with the surgery in the new year, hope it all goes well and a speedy recovery

actually I was wondering where you had gotten to when i saw Darryl's b'day come up a few weeks ago.

[echnidna]

Goodluck mate

[scooter]

Gday Termi, hope it goes well, mate :)


Cheers...............Sean

[Driver]

All the best for the op, mate. Hope you're back in the shed soon.

[Cliff Rogers]

Yeah, all the best Termite.

[coastie]

Your wife will probaly tie a string around it and tell you to pull it out yourself!:eek:

[johnc]

Termite,

Good luck with the op, both hands is a bit of a bugger I believe. Bloke around the corner had both done and was looking forward to a bit of assistance but was told after the first day that as he was pretty accomplished at doing it himself he could get on with it, end of sympathy. Isn't love wonderful.

John.

[Wongo]

Good luck Bill.

[RufflyRustic]

Termite Buddy - Yeah I missed you :) Glad you are still around and taking things easy. Best wishes for the new year!

Cheers
Wendy

[Iain]

Just think of the recovery ward, with other poor blokes who have had the same op, you can pull yourselves together:rolleyes:
Sorry, but someone else started it, trust all goes well and get back here soon before the mods decide to ban you.

[John Saxton]

Termite,

Good luck with the op, both hands is a bit of a bugger I believe. Bloke around the corner had both done and was looking forward to a bit of assistance but was told after the first day that as he was pretty accomplished at doing it himself he could get on with it, end of sympathy. Isn't love wonderful.

John.

Hey Termite ...I guess in wishing you all the best for Christmas and a happy and progressive and prosperous 2007 has really got some meaning behind it!

However I do mean it and hope that your surgery goes well for you and that the remedial recovery gets you back in the shed real soon...however power tools may have to be used on a lower setting for a while...mebbe:( .

I worked with a mad Irishman some years back who insisted on having both arms done at the same time....discovered a sudden rush on humility :o on having his good lady perform most of his ablutions for him...which she soon gave him the bum's rush I can assure you :D :D :D and the reason why the surgeon only recommends one arm done at a time.look forward to hearing of your progress.
All the best to you and yours

[ROB NZ]

i have sympathy fo carpal tunnel sufferers.
i've not had carpal tunnel, but have had trigger finger dealt to.
daughter has had 2x carpal tunnel. she didn't get physio after the first op - and took ages to recover sufficient for the other hand to be done. after second op she got physio, which she should have had with the first op, and recovery has been much quicker.
(no caps beacuse ive got my rt hand in a splint just now)

rob nz

[Iain]

I worked with a mad Irishman some years back

Youi mean there are some sane ones????

[Ashore]

All the best mate the improvement will be well worth the operation.


A mate , another forum member, some time back in the days before keyhole surgery went in to have one done and it went so well they did both, he thought he would get a few days R & R in hospital but on the second day when his SHMBO visited and found a young nurse showering him as he couldn't use his hands found himself discharged by his wife that afternoon :D :D

[AlexS]

......found himself discharged by his wife that afternoon :D :D

Hmmmmm;)

All the best Termite.

[silentC]

All the best Bill.

Just get them to tie a string around it with a loop in the end so you can fish it out. What's that song - "I'm just a puppet on a string?" ;)

[Termite]

All the best Bill.

Just get them to tie a string around it with a loop in the end so you can fish it out. What's that song - "I'm just a puppet on a string?" ;)
Rope mate, string would not be strong enough.:rolleyes:

[echnidna]

Rope mate, string would not be strong enough.:rolleyes:

modest fella :D

[Cliff Rogers]

Rope mate, string would not be strong enough.:rolleyes:
Arh... now I know WHY you need the op..... http://www.ubeaut.biz/wanker.gif :D

[Termite]

Arh... now I know WHY you need the op..... http://www.ubeaut.biz/wanker.gif :D
....and why I need both hands done.;):D