I broke a bone in my left hand a little over three weeks ago. I wish I could tell you that this happened while I was rock climbing (which I have never done) or even riding my 18 speed bike, but I have to confess that I tripped over something and fell on the sidewalk. To my disappointment, I found out last week that I would need surgery yesterday. The fracture had shifted (or something like that.)
So, I now have a new splint, and some pins in my hand that will eventually come out. I understand that the pins are visible on the outside of my hand although I haven’t seen them yet because of the well wrapped splint.
This new splint cannot come off like the one I wore before the surgery. There is more pain following the surgery. I am a little more limited in what I can do. This is to be expected, I guess. Sometimes, things have to get worse before they can get better.
I know that my hand will get better as so many other experiences in my life have taught me. Hopefully, there is some encouragement for you in my experience and in these words today.
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