The trigger finger surgery came about after two injections failed. It was only day surgery, but I had to have an EKG first (a new law in effect) and then paper work to sign. I went into the hospital’s day surgery section at 9:30 a.m. After getting ready and talking to the anesthesiologist, I was eager to get the surgery done. I was tired of having to deal with the finger bending and locking in place so much. The pain was not always bearable.
I do remember the nurse telling me they were putting a sleeping medication into the iv line, being wheeled into the operating room and getting onto the table. The last thing I remember was the nurse telling me she was washing my hand. The next thing I knew I was back in the day surgery section and the nurse was asking me how I was feeling and did I have a lot of pain. Frankly, I didn’t feel much pain at all. My hand was bandaged from the fingers down to the wrist. The surgeon cut the palm of my hand under the trigger finger to get into the area he needed to cut the tendon. I have had to wiggle my fingers and make a fist off and on for hours on end. The surgery was done on Wednesday. Today is Saturday and I can finally type again. There is little pain. I do feel a sore spot on my palm, but since it’s all bandaged, I can’t see what the problem is. Could be the stitches pulling as it heals. I cannot take off the bandage as the doctor will remove it next Thursday when I go to have the stitches taken out.While I was given some pain tablets, they only succeeded in making me sleepy, dizzy, and gave me an upset stomach.
As long as I don’t put a lot of pressure on my hand or the problem finger, I am doing ok. I find there are things I cannot do, such as dishes (thanks to the person who invented the dishwasher I don’t need to concern myself with dishes) or pull on things (like shoe strings!). Otherwise I am doing well and looking forward to not having any pain in the finger or my hand. Getting back to being able to once again do normal things that I enjoy will be a pleasure. Thanks to Alex helping me do daily routine things that I couldn’t do and being there to make me laugh through the pain and the finger wiggling, I will be just fine in no time.
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1 Rosie // Feb 4, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Got the stitches out today. Now I can move my fingers much better, although I am not completely healed yet. I have to continue to wiggle my fingers so the scar will heal interior and exterior. Have to go back in 6 weeks to make sure my finger is doing better. I do regret waiting so long to have this done. I should have done it months ago. Lesson learned.
2 rhonda // Apr 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm
i just had trigger finger surgery on april10th do stiches stay in for two weeks. i also work in a kitchen and do a lot of lifting when should i return to work i told them two weeks
3 Rosie // Apr 16, 2012 at 8:34 pm
What did your doctor tell you? If he didn’t give you instructions I would call his office and talk to someone there and get the necessary information. My stitches were in for 10 days. I missed 4 days of work, but then I worked on a computer, so I didn’t have to worry about getting the stitches wet. Also, when taking a shower, makes sure you put a plastic bag (like Ziploc) over your hand and secure it at the bottom with a hair elastic or rubber band. That way it shouldn’t get wet.
My finger no longer bothers me. It was worth the whole surgery to have it taken care of. I am glad I did it. I have full range of movement and no more pain. I hope this helps you even a little. Take care.
4 joyce // May 21, 2012 at 11:47 pm
i have had 2 trigger finger surgerys with the past 2 mos. the first was fine but this secong was a double nodule one and this one hurts, itwas a double nodule he said it looked like a bar bell but to pick anything up with the thumb makes me want to drop it because it hurts som much..anyone have any idea what is happening
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