Trigger thumb surgery follow up gets a thumbs up!

At today’s 10 day follow up I got a clean bill of health. After the surgical dressing the first four days and a band aid the rest of the time, now a tiny piece of 3M Steri-strip covers the small purple area where you can still see a slight slit. Not only is it to keep the area clean but also minimize scarring. To my surprise the surgeon snipped the stitches open and just pulled them out, no local numbing agent needed as I expected.

Now the instruction is to use my thumb normally but wait two weeks before putting significant weight on it, so another two weeks before going back to my gym class where we use weights and resistance bands.

My fellow diabetes friend, who has had five trigger finger procedures, asked, so was it “Easy-peasy?” I wouldn’t say that exactly, as there was some pain the first few days and I did have to be cautious not to get the area wet (that’s where the husband is extra useful, i.e. doing the dishes), but it certainly wasn’t any major hardship.

No physical therapy needed, just flex and straighten my thumb several times a day. Will there be a scar? I assume so, but kinda small.

Only thing I’d offer is if you have this done or any similar surgical procedure, work with a really good surgeon if you’re able. I am lucky to live in New York City on that front and mine is top of the lot. Thank you Dr. Kim.