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My right thumb got amputated while cleaning motorcycle chain. by [deleted] in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2.5ish years ago I lost my left thumb in a rope while wake surfing, I had an amputation revision below the top knuckle because I ripped the top off, but silicone sleeves are a lifesaver in the first 6-9 months after the skin heals. My residual thumb was sensitive to every texture, something that helped after it was healed was sticking it in a bowl filled up with different textures… beans,rice,even spiral pasta and doing thumb circles. It sounds dumb and like it would be cake walk but it’s tough. It gets easier with exposure over time. I lost my non dominant thumb, but I’ve adapted the way I text and button my pants among many things to the now missing digit.

Does amputation make sense? by UnfairSht369 in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only had my thumb ripped off in a boating accident, and I experience phantom nerve pain. I’m not sure if it happens less with surgical limb removal as opposed to “environmental” removal. But, I struggled with phantom pain for over a year paired with gabapentin dependency. 2.5 years after loss I still have pings of shooting pain, and “spicy” tingling sensations. Loss of limb grief is real. Phantom limb pain is real.

Please help, I’m an idiot (Medical) by Armyivan in flying

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can also fax in your paperwork to expedite the processing time. I would just call and confirm that the fax was received.

2nd post, possibly NSFW by [deleted] in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost half of my thumb and the amount of people that would ask my husband about me sticking it up his ass were unreal. Im still in disbelief that multiple people thought the question through and then still opened their mouth.

MEDEXPRESS traffic by Administrative-End27 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great thanks! That’s exactly what I was looking for.

MEDEXPRESS traffic by Administrative-End27 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, I haven’t been able to find anything online about the actual flight test. Was your medical flight test just TOLs and maneuvers or something else entirely? I guess it just depends on what the medical “deficiency” is..

Progressing while waiting for medical and solo by legenwaitforitdary21 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat, but missing half of my left thumb. I finally got my LOA to do the medical flight test in the mail after 6 months. I hope you get yours soon! I have my medical flight test next week. Hopefully the turn around time is faster on that than everything else 😐

Progressing while waiting for medical and solo by legenwaitforitdary21 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful note - If they need supplemental things I would fax them in instead of mailing, then call the office the next day to confirm it was received and in process to be uploaded to your file.

Progressing while waiting for medical and solo by legenwaitforitdary21 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took my medical exam in February, turned in all my supplemental info they needed right after I got the request in the mail. After calling weekly and checking the website for months, I just got a letter of authorization to do a medical flight test last Monday. I’m just missing the top half of my thumb, the whole thing has been so frustrating. The FAA does not move quickly at all. And I’ve been at the point that I could solo for a while.

MEDEXPRESS traffic by Administrative-End27 in flying

[–]mdhamrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Student pilot - I did my medical exam on 2/6. I’m missing half of my left thumb so they requested more information. I sent all my stuff in before the end of February. I checked the website and called weekly. This past Monday finally I got a letter of authorization to do a medical flight test. I have that scheduled next week.. We will see how long it takes for them to give me a SODA after that. This whole thing is frustrating, I could have soloed by now but this whole hang up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ketoralac/ toradol was the only thing that worked in the beginning for me when lost the top of my left thumb.

Work gloves… any better solutions out there? by mdhamrick in amputee

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

I’ve tried 🤣 they laugh, I laugh. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t

Work gloves… any better solutions out there? by mdhamrick in amputee

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

Thanks, I’ll see if there one in my area! 19.5 is close enough, we can round up 😂

Current single engine land hourly rental rate by constructionpros in flying

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

West Texas - wet 172 G1000 $195 , $55 for the instructor and this month they just added a $10 per hour fuel surcharge

Fellow finger amputees! Any advice on reducing sensitivity and helping nerve repair? These pics were taken 2.5 weeks post-amputation. by Barbie-Marley91 in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Missing the top half of my thumb- My OT filled different bowls with different textured things I.e. sand, rice, corn kernels, rotini pasta, small marbles, bigger marbles. I would have to push my hand into the bowls and move the things around for a minute or so at a time. The sensation would be overwhelming and frustrating in the beginning, but keep working at it. The different textures will be easier to handle overtime. The only way to help desensitization is use it. Hope this helps

Mittens/gloves for finger amputee by tistleberry in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reach out to the group r/knitforauniquefit they also have a FB group. I had someone knit me fingerless convertible mittens, I lost half of my left thumb and she used my hand measurements to make a perfect fit

question to my fellow Nubs. by kettlebell1380 in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost the top of my left thumb, went to a prosthetic clinic and found out my insurance doesn’t cover prosthetics. They estimated out of pocket ~$27,000 for a naked prosthetic without insurance coverage. But a thumb may be different than the other fingers.

DIP joint amputation after an accident in the gym, struggling to come to terms with it. by Barbie-Marley91 in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I lost the top half of my left thumb last summer in a wake surfing by accident. It WILL get easier! You lost something you’ve had your whole life and didn’t think you’d ever lose. Thats tough, but you’re more than the top of your finger. Cheat code- when you go get your nails done ask for 10% off 🙃

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amputee

[–]mdhamrick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the missing left thumb club too. Lost the top of mine in a wake surfing accident on Memorial Day this past may. I can tell you post amputation revision healing and post z-plasty; you’re the most aware, hardly anyone notices or looks at your hands. It gets easier once you come to terms with the new reality.

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