jaxson50 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 going in for minor surgery on the index finger of my right hand today, a bit nervous, but it has been bothering me for over a year,It’s been very painful, I have tried steroid shots, therapy, etc. but now it’s hot packs everyday for two hours just to let the finger have minimal movement.My family doctor said not to have surgery as my hand will never be the same, that was a year ago.It ain’t the same now! I’m over 65, nothings the same anymore!Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 good luck with it. tough call. hope it works out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Best wishes and good luck Jax..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 ....that was a year ago.It ain't the same now! I'm over 65, nothings the same anymore! Best of luck, Jax. Index finger? For me it's the thumbs - a little torque in the wrong direction is super painful. There's a procedure for that, but I guess I'm not there yet. Nevertheless, hope yours turns out perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Very best of luck from here, too. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Yes, good luck on this. I'll put in a good word for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Good luck mate, I’ll be thinking about you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Good luck. I hope it works out much better than you hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The index is an important finger. Hope it relieves your pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good luck with your surgery. A few years ago I had surgery to repair my right thumb and wrist after the cortisone shots no longer relieved the severe pain I was experiencing. Fortunately I have been pain-free ever since. I hope you have the same good luck with yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good luck to you Hopefully in time, things will improve.. ps: I'm about to go for a second EMG test for carpal tunnel. It's starting to get a bit worse at times it seems. May be time to do something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good luck on the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 All the best with that procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good luck. I have a friend (professional musician) who blew out a tendon in his index finger. It took 9 months (4 with no guitar playing) and two surgeries but he's back playing as well as ever now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Well the surgery went well, still hurts but that’s to be expected. Looks like 4 months till total recovery. Thanks for all the supportive posts. I appreciate it guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyMoon Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Well the surgery went well, still hurts but that's to be expected. Looks like 4 months till total recovery. Thanks for all the supportive posts. I appreciate it guys? Dang...I guess I am too late to recommend getting the extra fiinger add on..........cost extra but the guitar playing skillz go up!!!..glad it went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Nice to hear it all went well Bet you're glad this is now in your past. Best of luck with the recoup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Dang...I guess I am too late to recommend getting the extra fiinger add on..........cost extra but the guitar playing skillz go up!!!..glad it went well. Hmmmm. I'll have to keep the finger add-on option in mind should I need hand surgery again. That extra finger would certainly come in handy playing my 7 string guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Speedy recovery to you Jaxson. I hope it isn't yer drinkin/smokin hand. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Glad it went well. Give it time - It will heal at it's own pace. Don't 'baby' it once the stitches come out. You don't want to lose mobility or 'range of motion'. Follow the MD's instructions, but on the high side of 'challenging' your finger. I'm going in tomorrow for minor surgery on the back of my left hand - remove squamous cell cancer, hopefully not too far down. Right on top of the index finger bone. Like they say, once you get old "If it's not one thing, it's your mother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Glad to hear the surgery went well. The key now is to listen to your Doctor in the recovery stage. Don't try to play before he tells you to. I know that is easier said than done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Best wishes on your recovery and hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I just read your post so I'm jumping in a little late. I very happy for you that your surgery went well and I hope you'll be good as new soon. I have a similar problem with my right thumb. If I move it the wrong way, I get this very sharp pain in it. I'm in the 65+ age group too and it doesn't get easier for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Update. On Friday the stitches were removed and the doctor had me do some flexibility test, he says the stiffness will go away, it will just take time.The best news is the locking and numbness is gone. I just have to build up the strength again.Thanks for the support and replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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