My brothers and dad haven’t seen my elbow up close, so I thought I’d post a few shots. Clearly, this is not for the squeamish.
The pic on the left shows the stitches and surgical marks made on my right elbow. The swelling had gone down quite a bit by the time I took this photo. Really, everything looks pretty good! The pic on the right shows the pressure sleeve I’m supposed to wear and the mysterious-yet-ridiculously painful bruising I have on my wrist and hand. I’ve punted the sleeve in recent days because wearing it over that dang bruise hurts big time.
The surgery itself was successful. I have RA and my elbows have taken quite a hit in terms of joint damage. To increase motion and decrease pain in my right elbow, we opted for surgery to clean out the joint. We prayed quite a bit that the procedure would restore movement there, and praise God, it did. I’m glad to have the surgery behind me. Now comes exercises and therapy to get in top shape again.
12 Comments
Sarah B. May 24, 2011 7:47 PM
Eee gads, Rebecca! Recovery indeed. And you know I’m not squeamish, but seeing that on the arm of a friend is never fun. :( Thinking of you, friend. (Oh and of all people, I knew I could count on you to take pics of your wounds!!)
Papa May 24, 2011 8:19 PM
Cute…
Good job taking the picture.
Keep it up to get the swelling to go down….Oh right…you know that. Easier said than done.
happygirl May 24, 2011 8:35 PM
ouch. Thanks for the pics
regular reticent reader May 24, 2011 9:27 PM
Praise God for successful surgery. So sorry, Rebecca, that it was necessary. Looks like you’ll have some time now to practice taking photos using a tripod. Keep shooting, girl, you’ve got it.
andrew May 24, 2011 10:47 PM
Ow! The bruising looks painful. Hope you can get some good sleep!
Kerri May 25, 2011 4:29 PM
Thanks for posting the first one in black and white. For some reason, it made it easier to look at.
Keep exercising!
Charliegirl May 25, 2011 7:37 PM
ouchie mama! hope you’re sleeping ok…i’m going to fb message you about meals! seriously, let me know if you need anything!
Kathryn May 26, 2011 1:18 PM
So glad that everything went well. Praying for you!
Bryonie May 26, 2011 8:31 PM
Glad things are healing slowly but surely. And shall I just add what a low key, super easy invalid you are to have around!!
Rebecca May 27, 2011 7:45 PM
Bry, our stay at your house will always have a delightfully foggy sheen to it. I think those surgery drugs were *excellent*. How else can I explain sitting up to eat dinner and breakfast at the dining room table? You are the best hostess ever. :)
Adam May 29, 2011 5:29 PM
Cooooool! Needs more oozing. Will they scar up you think? Will have you to get a spiderweb tattoo on your elbow?
Adam May 29, 2011 5:31 PM
Okay, being a father of two, I didn’t even see the bruising. My mind said, “Markers!” Ouch. Are you feeling any better? I remember when my father-in-law had a broken vessel in his leg that didn’t clot for a long time. Multicolored for months, but it’s been back to normal for a while. It’ll go down.