PAIN!!!!

I had my tumor removed from my thumb this past Thursday (the tumor was benign). I had a lot of stuff planned directly after, because I haven't been without the use of a hand before. I have found that since I don't have use of my dominant hand, I can't do a lot of things.

Things that have been difficult:

changing a diaper
putting deodorant on left arm with left hand
typing
writing
washing left armpit
eating
reading
folding clothes
many other daily tasks

Things that are just impossible:

tying shoes
putting on a bra
opening the plastic on crackers
my hair!!!
I'm sure there are other things, I just can't think of more right now

I went to the doctor's office today and had my stitches removed. That brought me to tears, one of the most painful things that has ever happened to me. As I said before my tumor is benign. They didn't have to cut nerves, but they did have to move them around a bit, so the tip of my thumb is a little numb, I kind if wish the rest of the thumb could have that numbness. After dealing with the pain, I realized I can't move my thumb at all. That just about brings on another round of tears. Not being able to move something that you know should move. Hopefully it will get better, with this next week. I go in again Mar 7th.