Been to the doctor 5 times since I've been back from Europe.
1-3rd doctor visits
- Must keep the hand elevated above the heart at all times. (that includes sleeping...)
- When showering, cover hand & wrist with plastic bags and tape the end to prevent water to seep through
- Must not raise heart rate...
- No physical activity. No running. No swimming. No walking the dog either.
- Took off the big bulgy cast.
- Stitches on the wrist were removed
- Must not bend wrist backwards. Wear support.
- Epidermitis on the finger. Removed top layer.
- No physical activity.
- Keep heart rate low.
- Change the dressings yourself.
- May get the finger wet.
- Must keep finger bandaged at all times except when showering.
- Change the dressing 1-2 times a day.
- No physical activity. (May take short walks around the park)
- Keep heart rate low.
Pictures from day 17. [7/20/2009]
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2. Nail is there. Should the finger grow to its normal length...in time?
3. That's a little...gross?
4.Wrist taped to prevent bacteria from entering.
5. Stubby... :(
6. Digusting...
kaori those photos have scared me for life
ReplyDeleteI hope you're doing okay though