Ladies, all your good vibes worked!! Thank you, thank you!! Surgery went well. I was completely knocked out, felt nothing, and didn't even have any stomach issues from the anesthesia. Yay!!
So, that's my good news. The bad news is that the nerve was indeed 100% severed and the tendon was 80% severed. Doc said he was able to reposition the nerves really well and over the next few months I should start to regain feeling. The tendon though . . . was a bit of a surprise. I have a splint on for the next 2 weeks and will need physical therapy for the next 6 weeks. So, no flying until maybe end of August/beginning of September. Still going on vacation to Lake Powell with BF & the fam so that's good. And, it looks like work is trying to come through with some non-flying duties for me to do so I can still work/get paid while I'm healing.
Anyway, little bit of good news, little bit of bad, but in the end I should be healed up soon and am going to have some extra time at home with the BF (where he can continue to help me wash my hair until I can use my hand again!!).
Ooooo - I just came up with an idea. What are all the things I can ask BF to help out with and "use" my injury to my advantage, at least for a few days, for fun. Let's list!!
To start:
previously mentioned washing of hair
pooper-scooping Hogan's 'gifts' in the backyard
hand-washing dishes
Other's?