First thing this morning I went to Kroger and Walgreens before returning home. I removed my bandages, cleaned my wounds, and rebandaged myself. There was only a little discomfort during that process. Liz and Luke went to Franklin and I talked on the phone with my father-in-law for most of the morning. This afternoon I just relaxed and worked on my accounting for the houses. We had a later than usual dinner after Liz and Luke returned. He had gotten a haircut after school.
I called the hand surgeon as instructed this morning and was told to come in and they would try to see me. So I did and was seen promptly. First my bandages were removed, which was quite painful. My fingers looked pretty rough. The PA came and looked at them and took a few pictures to show the surgeon. She returned and had me move my fingers a bit, which I did to her satisfaction. She told me that there would probably be no long term loss of function, but not to work for a month. The nurse rewrapped my hand, I scheduled another appointment for next week on my way out, then I drove home. I spent the rest of the day mostly in bed. I listened to a little bit of some Mike Rowe podcasts and also started the latest episode of Magnum PI, although I couldn’t really get into it. I don’t think I will really follow the Tide tonight. I just don’t have the energy for that.
Yesterday afternoon I ran my hand through the tablesaw. It hurt. Fortunately I was able to drive myself to the hospital in Sewanee about fifteen minutes away. There I was stitched up and sent on my way. They gave me a prescription for antibiotics, which I will take, and a prescription for narcotic painkillers, which I won’t. My friend Dennis was kind enough to drive me to CVS, Piggly Wiggly, and the cottage. I slept fitfully last night. This morning I took some extra strength liquid Tylenol, which helped tremendously. My dad drove up to get me and took me home. I was mostly in bed for the rest of the day. I need to call the hand surgeon tomorrow morning to schedule an appointment. Will miss a chunk of work I’m sure. Overall though I’m pretty fortunte.
Shredded, but not separated.
No fresh snow overnight, but there was still plenty on the ground today to go sledding. Luke really enjoyed pushing Liz down the hill and chasing after her. We also played inside a lot. He overall did really well today.
