PS No, I am ice-ing. Just not getting the bandage wet. And yes - taking ibuprofen - and vicadin at night. Feeling better over all today but that finger still won't straighten....
Thank you to both of you who responded! Just knowing it is not a bad sign to not be able to straighten that finger without a lot of pain at day 1 is a relief! If I know that I can stop trying to push...
My doc said trigger finger surgery would be "15 minutes in and out, drive in and drive home." I felt unprepared for how I feel now. It is my first day after surgery. My hand can't open fully - well...