by oldclaypaws » Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:39 am
As several people were kind enough to offer best wishes and this has been a much read topic, thought I'd give an update on my recent spill and end it on a positive note.
After 3 months I've now been signed off by the hospital, they are satisfied I've made a reasonable degree of recovery. I'm starting to resume a degree of normal routine, making a few pots, general medium to light physical work and thinking ahead to the winter project of starting a building in the wood and planking big oaks. It'll be maybe a few weeks until I pick up a chainsaw (wearing full PPE), but the prospect of the 'old' super-active Paws is visibly nearing on the horizon. The hand feels different and may never be quite the same, but it'll do most of what's needed. The grip is good and I can hold a full pint glass. Spent much of the last couple of weeks reading woodworking books and investigating various tools, so being optimistic and forward looking.
A big thumb (and a half wobbly thumb) up to the NHS, its only when you have an issue you realise how fortunate we are to have this system. 'Spose its been a lesson in thinking of the hazards of tools and protective gear, and it could have been worse, I could have taken off the thumb completely or been left permanently disabled. I've seen some very badly off other people in physio in a dreadful pathetic state who are dependant on carers for the rest of their lifes, by comparison I'm well fit.
The wood was certainly a great place to be during the recovery, there are worse ways to spend an hour or two than sitting in a glade looking at butterflies, trees and clouds.
Thanks for the support. Onwards and upwards !
