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electric_blue68

(24,276 posts)
8. Welcome home! Good luck to you, and your husband!
Fri Oct 10, 2025, 08:02 PM
Friday

Here's to an excellent recovery, even if it takes time. The wrist is sooo complex!

I had to be in rehab bc of living alone after a tri fractured ankle, and surgery. Yeah, I got metal.

As for OT, PT. I've had two major accidents about 20 years (rotator cuff, then ankle) - as long as you do your exercises like 96% of the time you'll heal excellently. So just a teeny bit of slouching off is ok when you absolutely don't want to do them, but that's all! Otherwise keep at it.

As an aside - and I should look it up - at the big rehab room, there was this what looked like a 15" inch complex wooden "sculpture" on the wide windowsill. What the heck would that he doing there?

I never asked but it could be for wrist, and especially hand/finger rehab. All different angles and curves to manipulate, and approximate so many different finger movements at first. Then obviously handing items, etc

While I'm sure not happy having gone through what I did - at least I can give encouragement, and advise to others.
And yeah I had those blood thinner belly shots in rehab. A bit ouchie!

Keep us posted on your progress. 👍

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Wishing you the very best healing energy godsentme Friday #1
Be gentle with yourself malaise Friday #2
do everything they advise, never compromise on your mobility! Skittles Friday #3
Healing vibes on the way to you! SheltieLover Friday #4
Well wishes to you! W_HAMILTON Friday #5
Vibes for complete recovery and healing continuing. niyad Friday #6
now the real healing begins. AllaN01Bear Friday #7
Welcome home! Good luck to you, and your husband! electric_blue68 Friday #8
We wish you health Richluu Friday #9
Sending strength and a hug democrank Friday #10
Wishing you a quick recovery from both livetohike Friday #11
Sleep is the best medicine LittleGirl Friday #12
Rest and heal! Nevilledog Friday #13
Good luck. Doing good if all you need is Tylenol,. surfered Friday #14
God Speed Danmel JMCKUSICK Friday #15
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery! MLAA Friday #16
Take care and get well! CTyankee Friday #17
At least you're home now. Don't push yourself. Baby yourself for a few weeks. Heal fast and well 💚 Clouds Passing Friday #18
It's good to hear you're home and on the mend. MIButterfly Friday #19
Glad your home...I know what it is like...wishing you a peaceful recovery... Demsrule86 Friday #20
Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. sinkingfeeling Friday #21
Take care of yourself canetoad Friday #22
Sounds like youve got a plan !!!!! Karadeniz Friday #23
wow barbtries Friday #24
Home is so much better! Don't skimp on the PT exercises. Scrivener7 Friday #25
The theme song is Shattered by the Rolling Stones Danmel Friday #27
Home is so much better! Don't skimp on the PT exercises. Scrivener7 Friday #26
If you didn't undergo a circumcision along with the wrist repair you are OK on the Tylenol. Irish_Dem Friday #28
I hope you heal up soon irisblue Friday #29
Get Better!!! Eko Friday #30
I am glad you are on the healing road. Follow doctor's directions, don't over do, and please LoisB Friday #31
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Jack Valentino Friday #32
❤️ ❤️ ❤️ spanone Friday #33
Welcome home. Recover quickly. nt mr715 Friday #34
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!! CaptainTruth Saturday #35
Get well soon!! PCIntern Saturday #36
I hope you have a speedy and easy recovery. rsdsharp Saturday #37
Yes, my husband is injecting me 2x a day Danmel Saturday #38
May your recovery be swift, complete and FemDemERA Saturday #39
Slow and steady with the PT & OT IbogaProject Saturday #40
👍 Take care Figarosmom Saturday #41
Sending healing vibes and lots of love! littlemissmartypants Saturday #42
Sending healing vibes and hope your recovery is quick. HeartsCanHope Saturday #43
To a smooth and swift recovery! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Saturday #44
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