Another work week under my belt. Today I did hands. One of the most common hand troubles is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is when the hand gets numb because the nerve is entrapped. This is a problem with repetitive actions. Such as typing and computer work. I give sedation and the surgeon injects a bit of local and then he releases the tightness surrounding the nerve. I think the hand is immobilized for about 2 weeks. Just think, you can not feed yourself or worse wipe you own butt. You really have to like someone to help with this.
Tomorrow I am a volunteer for the hazardous waste recycling. If you have hazardous waste, there are a few days in the summer and fall that you can take the stuff and paid $2 gallon and they will dispose of it for your. It is really cheap and they get rid of it in a prescribed manner. I think all I will be doing is passing our papers and things of that nature. They expect 2000 drop offs. I have a few gallons of motor oil to be disposed. I also get a free T-shirt and a $10 gift card at the Giant Eagle. (food store.)
I will take my camera and take pics of the guys in the hazmat suits. Back in 2004 when my dad died, my sibs and I cleaned out his garage and found all sort of hazardous waste. It was in unlabeled jars; my worst fear was being ass-ended on the PA Turnpike and turning the car into a fire ball. That did not happen, thank the Lord. I was a bit nervous.
New computer trouble. It keeps sending me information that my wireless Internet is disconnected/ connected. It is flashing like a beacon. I do not know what to do. I went into Acer Management and connected it,. but, why does it not stay connected. Guess the computer needs exorcising. I just got the damn thing back... Making me crazy, it is.
Think I need a picture. A few more gourds to add to the mixture.
2 comments:
I was starting to have some wrist problems from frequent pipetting and computer entry at work. Now that I've stopped working, it's gotten a lot better. It's a frequent malady in lab workers.
Hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Beth
I had carpal tunnel surgery done on both hands, 6 weeks apart. I had to do some planning, but I live alone and had no help at all. I managed just fine. I missed 2 days of work each time, and drove myself to work without problem on the third day. I had use of my fingers immediately, wore a soft cast, and the casts were off in 10 days. Easy stuff, really!
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