Yesterday I finally had the ligament reconstruction surgery on my left thumb. It was a very strange experience being wide awake for it all, but the thing I found the most uncomfortable was the nerve block in my arm prior to the surgery. Once that kicked in I could feel nothing other than some pushing and pulling. The surgery itself took an hour, after which I was given some tea and toast and then allowed home, so I was only at the hospital for three and a half hours altogether.
I'm now in a temporary plaster-cast and huge blue foam sling for two weeks; I will then have a lighter cast on for four more weeks. Once the nerve block wore off yesterday evening, the pain gradually increased, and today it is painful but regular painkillers are keeping it reasonably under control. Getting comfortable and sleeping wasn't easy last night so I'm feeling pretty filleted today, but I'm sure each day will be a bit easier from now on. If, eventually, I'm pain free again, with a stronger, more normal looking thumb, then the current discomfort will have been worth it. Linda x