Suture removal day

10 days post op. 

This is the last in my series of daily pics. I will post one on Tuesday to show recovery weekly. Once I'm able to be seriously online I'm going to move all my carpal tunnel entries onto their own blog. If I don't then I'll need to rename this carpal tunnel tantrums! 

Anyway, today was suture removal day.

How much better does the incision look? That picture was less than 10 minutes after them being removed. I came home, washed my hands and thought it looked amazing. It also felt incredible to be able to properly wash my right hand. 

So suture removal wasn't too bad. I didn't like the sensation of the stitches being pulled out through my skin. I'm shuddering at the thought. One of the stitches also caught on removal so that was lovely. 

Around the incision still feels very swollen (and looks it). My skin around the incision still feels very tight but I imagine that will improve now stitches are out. I still have limited grip. Using the door handle example, I still can't open doors. I also cannot write which I found out today when seeing my manager. I really have loads to say about work but it will need to wait. 

Bug has been so wonderful while I'm recovering. He tells everyone I was in hospital and have a sore handy. I'm getting lots of cuddles. I love him so much. My sweet boy.