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Back to work today


GeorgeLesley

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Today is a back to work day. This morning I paid the price for not doing much yesterday. My left arm was tighter than an overstretched rubber band. Think I'll make today a fairly light day, no new records, but a good workout to get the spacisity under control again. The good news, The left hand almost closes into a fist now, and I have some strength returning to the little pinkie finger. Still isn't a great fist, and I won't hurt anybody if I hit them with it (might hurt myself), but it is much better than a week ago. First week Saebo summary: fingers now straight, except index finger still has slight crook in it. I think I might have a tendon that shortened , might have to live with that. Thumb now moves in all directions at will, lower palm tightness to thumb pretty much gone, strength in all fingers improved, especially little pinkie, can now make 3/4 fist, better than 1/3 fist a week ago. Swelling geatly reduced, feeling in fingers more (but not completely) normal now. Tightness in wrist less than before, still there somewhat. Opinion: a lot of work, but it is working. Moving balls back and forth for 45 min twice a day is not exciting, but using the left hand to help type this makes it worth it.

 

Yesterday I promised a report on a new gadget. Sorry non fishermen, but this is a fishing gadget. It is a fish grabber. Really neat, the wife is happy I got four of them. You slip your hand into it and it grips the fish in a firm but non hurting way, allowing me to remove the hook safely It is called the fish grabber and is available from HyPark Specialty.com Minnetonka, MN. They have some other neat stuff as well. I promise the next gizmo or gadget will apply to more of us.

 

Should be getting the Neuromove in next week or so and will give reports on it here as well.

 

Weather wise, we have been sunny and up to 40 during the days, some melting going on, may be able to try and get the canoe up off the ground again soon. Not really an urgent matter, the water is still hard here anyway and will be for the next six weeks or so. and fishing season doesn't open intil mid May.

 

BTW, the balance is getting better, yesterday did 30 seconds nearly still on the left foot, no support. Two months ago could not do it at all. Keep on keeping on!!

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