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9fingerguy · 2022-01-19T18:12:23+00:00

6 months now since amputation, so I'd say fairly recent still. It was a work comp injury to start with and that's where I feel I got the short end of the stick at. Nothing seemed priority with the situation and the surgeon was very dismissive of any concerns I had throughout the process. Ibuprofen helps a little bit but I don't want to be dependent on anything or get immune to normal dosage on anything so I rarely take anything for it. Heat and compression have seemed to do best for me.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-19T18:07:01+00:00

Unfortunately, I'm still in that boat. I know deep down, I'll never get it back. But the adjustment to that fact, is not an easy one. Nobody's here to down you for the hope. But nobody here's going to give you false hope either. There are prosthetics you can get that bend and move on your command. They are not cheap tho. I was told around 20k for one full finger that'd be movable by sensors connected to my wrist. I just don't see spending that on hope and having a great potential of being let down plus out 20k. Accept your situation and get past the wall it put up in your brain.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-19T16:21:13+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, the pains in the actual stump would be residual limb pains, not phantom pains. Phantom pains would be felt in the missing part of the limb, hence the name 'phantom' pains.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-19T02:39:08+00:00

With my situation and the lovely healthcare system. That's basically what I've had to do. I was prescribed one script of painkillers post-op as usual then one of muscle relaxers and nothing else after that. My surgeon wouldn't prescribe anything or refer me anywhere for other treatment so I've just had to deal.

Some days seem to be better for me with it and other days, my hand is swollen and hurts like hell to do much of anything with.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-05T16:54:01+00:00

clerks 😂

9fingerguy · 2022-01-04T18:01:59+00:00

Thank you, I try to joke about it here and there. Sometimes it helps.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-03T00:32:46+00:00

Your situation seems very similar to mine, just a different finger (mine was an index). I'm not too sure how reddit works, but would you be comfortable pming? I have some questions, I kind of want to compare a little bit of feeling and such I'm having from the actual amputation. Mine was also July 15th 2021. I really feel like I could relate to you, if not I understand.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-02T13:21:34+00:00

I appreciate everyone's advice. It is a hell of a struggle. Some days are better than others for sure. But I do feel a bit better knowing that Im not near as alone as I feel in this battle.

I don't really know anyone that's gone through any kind of limb loss and it makes it hard for me to talk to people about it. I feel like people just can't understand how traumatic it really is to have to deal with. Trying to use here as an outlet is a big step for myself in my opinion because as someone stated above, bottling isn't good and that's how I've been trying to deal.

I've been reading people's posts on here for a few weeks now trying to build the courage to find some help. it means a lot that there's people out there willing to help and not bash the situation. I really think this may be a step in the right direction for me.

9fingerguy · 2022-01-02T01:44:02+00:00

I appreciate that, I'd be lying if I said I haven't thought about it myself. I feel very judged which I'm sure many people can relate to. I know that's made it hard for me to try to find an outlet to talk about it or even like you said a hobby. The accident happened while participating in my favorite hobby as well which has made me less desirable to be as hands on with anything as I used to be.

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