I can finally see the veins on top of my hand for the first time! The swelling has gone down quite a bit. All around my wrist is real sore though and my fingers are stiff and hurt in the mornings till I get them moving. But I'm working on them every day. Still can't bend my hand down too far. The pain is across the top of my hand. My fingers are much stronger though. Still can't make a fist yet. The fingers won't close to my hand. I can press them to my hand but they won't go on their own yet.
My shoulder stops me from doing more. The pain isn't as bad but I can not reach out forward to do anything. But in time that will get better too.
I walked out to my car today with my walker. I accessed the situation and decided to get in. I have two cushions and one of those round swivel seats. I got out okay by pushing my left hand on the back of the seat like I always did. I was so happy that I could get out. But my biggest problem is still getting the shifting arm in gear. My hand is not strong enough. I did use my left hand to move it. My car started right up after sitting there for the past two months.
I think I will drive myself to the doctor's office on Friday. Since it's only the shifting arm that gives me a problem, I won't be using it too much. Just to back up and go from my parking lot and then to back up and go at the doctor's. So I think I can handle it. Then I won't have to call someone for a ride.
On Friday I get to test out two different size scooters. Jeanette, the girl who is bringing them, will meet me at the doctor's office so my doctor can fill out her paperwork for the scooter.
Then maybe I can relax and not worry about having to go to any doctor's offices again. At least I hope not. I get bad anxiety when I have to go to any doctors.
It was another warm day. Supposed to rain tomorrow though and only be in the 40's by Friday.
Can't beat this weather we've had though.
That's all for now.
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