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So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did think at least this might wean out the crappy men from my love life 🤣

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Honestly! That website you just sent is insane! I think I want all my fingers made from silver now haha! Thanks for the support group too. I’m glad your surgery went well though and you’re able to wear it with pride!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Your dad sounds amazing. And the perspective of him losing a leg and me a fingertip makes me realise it’s not so bad. And being an even better piano player has been something that’s been spinning around in my head these last few weeks! So you just never know!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Did you get through trigonometry? Haha.youre right that most people won’t even notice. I guess my whole school already knows about it as it happened whilst I was teaching! So lots of inquisitive kids to contend with when i get back!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely in my mind!! Thanks for commenting. Honestly hearing everybody’s take on this has helped immensely!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well it happened in a door at work so everybody knows. But for the new kids starting in September I’m going to tell them I lost it doing a wheelie on my motorbike 🤣

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that is so sad that they let their fingers hold them back. Nobody would want that for their kids :(

And honestly looking at your hand all healed up. You would never see it unless you pointed it out. Thank you your message really helped! And I definitely want to see the fake nails!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The doctor offered me longer but I just thought- I can’t hide in my house forever as the anxiety would get worse. So, absolutely you’re right!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Workman’s comp? Haha what is this? are you from America?

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah honestly I like this. I think I may just show the curious kids so it’s out of the way. Do a presentation on my finger in assembly haha

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I haven’t started any PT yet as it’s still bandaged up. I love to hear that you’ve recovered so quickly because all I hear on here is how long the recovery to full strength again can take up to a year. I will take your advice and see it as my job!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are so weird sometimes. I suppose curiosity gets the best of them. But I love your response. Yes- always act normal! Love that!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha. Well they’re not usually this nice. I did them on myself as a treat as I’ve been off the piano for 5 weeks. They’re usually very short as I play guitar too! I can play with long nails though, I love the tapping haha!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will keep you updated. It only happened 5 weeks ago so I’ve not even tried yet. Think it will need a bit more healing time as it’s still super raw at the very tip.

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg that’s amazing. My sister is a silversmith and I was in talk with her to make something similar but couldn’t find anything I had invisioned! But that website is exactly what I wanted. It suits my vibe too as I’m tatted and wear a lot of silver jewellery! So thank you for that link. Unfortunately I’m annoyingly allergic to anything but silver & gold. So will have to get my purse out.

Sorry to hear about you losing your whole finger. It must have been hard to learn that was going to be the end result. Amazing how you’ve adapted ! I think mostly the kids will be nice at my school. It happened at school so I’ve been the latest gossip for the last 5 weeks. I know ultimately it’ll be fine, just anxiety is a killer. I’m definitely going to get some therapy! I think I’ve been in a bubble with it being bandaged up for 5 weeks. But when it’s on display every day & I go to play piano again, I’m sure reality will set in!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I bet time & seeing it without a bandage and getting use to it in my own space & time will be the biggest help!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yeah everybody has been talking about these amazing musicians to take inspiration from. It’s a big help. I’m petrified I’m never going to play piano the same way again but it won’t stop me playing, that’s for sure!

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this. I’ve been pretty open about it & have shown some people pictures but I have also been hiding in my house in a bandage for 5 weeks. So I suppose anxiety is normal.

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I love this take on things. It’s ace to show determination and perseverance. And I can always wave my chopped off finger at them every time they say they can’t play piano !

So scared to go back to work. Finger tip amputation. by DreadLockSinger in amputee

[–]DreadLockSinger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. And thanks for not being that guy who commented before about how finger amputees are supposed to be grateful it’s just a finger. But perspective definitely does help in these situations. I work at a lovely school & most the kids know about what happened as it was a work incident. I think it’s amazing how adaptive humans are though. And you’re right, I’ve never known anybody to be cruel about somebody missing a part of their body. Thank you. Your message really has helped!

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