Finger amputation need a hand hold.

[jmh740]

My cat bit me in August when I was trying to medicate her. Ive been on antibiotics since 28.8 but it was still badly infected. On Tuesday they told me the bone was infected and the surgeon wouldnt know how much unti he opened it up. I went into surgery for it to be cleaned out (for the 4th time) on Thursday. They hand is well bandaged and it looks like they have amputated between the first and second knuckle.
It was a real sock and I'm struggling to cope with the pain. Does anyone know what the future looks like for me?

How long will it take to heal?
What will I still be able to do?
What wont I be able to do?
Any tips and hints to aid recovery?

Im having the dressing changed tomorrow and a bit nervous to see it.

Absolutely agree.

@jmh740 💐

Random related but not strictly on topic question. How come you didn't have to take your polish off?

I had an op that was nowhere near my fingers and they insisted on polish removal because of the GA and checking oxygen levels.

Her other hand was clear, @LardyMcLardarse . Perhaps they used that?

I don’t know that I’d have been letting anyone near my sore hand, so any polish on it would have had to stay on.

They do hip and knee replacements without general anaesthesia.

@jmh740 I know exactly why you chose a GA. I've had 4 eye ops under locals and I'm done with it. Even though it's safe and mostly painless, I want a general for the next one! I hope you're feeling better about it all and in less pain soon.

i had armpit surgery and had to remove nail varnish,
i guess they acted quickly
sorry op i hope it is sorted now

Gently, your son is old enough to be aware that Mum is in a lot of pain - I doubt very much he's feeling hard done by, he will just want his mum to feel better.

There really should be NO "guilt" about something that is just not your fault,

They have appointed someone the interview was just the new line manager. There are very few opportunities to progress so I was really hoping I would get it, I know when I'm at 100% I am better than the person they appointed. But I just have to accept it now.
Only went to aldi for bread and milk, oh and dd out doing the shopping now have already rung once to ask which food to get the dog🤣 I am a big over thinker and dont want to go back to work and see her every day. I just need to focus on healing for now.

She could still be feeling shock. She doesn't need to feel blame as well.

Even more sorry to hear this, as it will be frustrating as well as disappointing to return to work now. But I still hope your recovery goes well and that things do look up for you in the future. Also, was there a reason why you couldn't have crushed the pill and mixed it with your cat's food rather than try to shove it down her throat?

Concentrate on getting better. Perhaps now isn’t the time for a job challenge, anyway.

The vet said not to mix it with her food, i rang them after the bite to ask for help giving it to her another vet said just mix it with her food!

I agree, 111 can sometimes seem like a long drawn out process. But it does put things on the record. You said there were some errors on your notes, I think that could be discussed with them, as I've noticed when you tell someone at a dressing change for eg... they are focusing on the task and don't add it to your notes. they may also have some ideas on pain relief... Tell them how down you are feeling and what a shock its been. Get it on record because it will speed up requests to see GP etc.

Sorry you are having a tough time. Its early days and quite a shock for you, on top of that the job issue. I think you were wise to say you would focus on your healing for the time being, one step at a time.

We had a half term with post surgery and its easy to feel guilty re DC, but as a pp said, they are probably just worried about you and hoping you are healing. ,

Depending on location and how old your teens are, maybe they could take a trip to the cinema together with some spending money for treats. Maybe your teen's friends parents would invite them over to hang out for a few hours. That would at least feel like an outing.
Also try to get as much sleep as possible. Distract yourself with podcasts or reading or binge watch some a netflix anyhing that Gives you a worry break.
Be kind to yourself

There’s stuff available for helping with cats and meds. Pill popping devices. Also actual edible pill pockets. Think dreamies do some. Might be worth a try if still struggling.

Because it is a shock. She has woken up with a part of her body removed. I work in an area where we have to get consent and discuss all the possibilities that a certain procedure may carry. If a woman then experiences the worst consequence we support her, debrief her and signpost to further support if needed. We wouldn't go "well we did say that could happen". It's not hard to try and understand where her shock, grief and upset is coming from. Her aftercare has been abysmal.

Well you’re horrible 🤨🤨

It’s a bit simplistic to say that she signed a consent form that said do as much as needed so she shouldn’t be shocked how it’s turned out . I’m having a cataract op under general in the near future and I will be shocked if I come round to find it’s gone tits up and I’m blind in one eye even though there is a miniscule risk of that occurring that I’m aware of in advance .Edited to say I hope you feel better soon @jmh740