post op, week 05

It is just over 7 weeks since I came off my bicycle and broke my hand, and a day short of 5 weeks since the second operation to take the twist out of the bone. I don't think either of the two are perfect, but unless you look closely you won't notice it.

Lauren my hand therapist cut down the splint to only cover my hand, I can have it off most of the time.
Thursday two weeks ago I sat NZICA PCE with the help of a reader writer. The exam was very difficult, it is clear that all the students I'm in touch with agree it is harder and more in it than previous and we were led to expect.

This week I'm sort of back to work full time, there is a lot to do as I prepare to hand over my work to my colleagues.

My hand is improving every week, fingers getting straighter, and able to bend more, no lateral movement of the ring finger - it might never come back, I have a strap that holds it the big finger, that puts it in a better position, much needed especially when typing (such as right now). It still has some swelling, and my fingers are stiff in the morning. First thing every morning I have to get them moving. Skin is looking quite good, the scar has become less visible, hopefully in time it will fade to a thin barely noticeable line.