sorry for my disappearence.,

I had an accident in my shop and cut off my right thumb on my table saw. I did it yesterday morning and just got out of surgery at midnight.  They reattached it as best as they could. It will be awhile before I see how much use I can get out of it if any.
Doctor told me I am facing several more surgeries.
I am in alot of pain.  I use to be a drug addict so even though I get pain killers, it's nowhere near enough due to my tolerance being so high.
Hard for me to type so will leave you with a prayer request.  Hoping I can use my thumb again.  It is on my dominant hand.
Love u all!
Take care!
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I  talked to the dr by phone. He had told me to call.  He told me the blade shattered both bones at the knuckle. He put in a plate and rebuilt it as best as he could. It was pretty gross to look at. I remember the x ray girls looked like they were going to faint from looking at it.  He said I may need at least 3 more surgeries.  I have some wood orders to get out also. I told onne customer to give me at least a week.
My wife actually treated me pretty good.  She called the ambulance and put ice on the two pieces until emt came. Then she fainted!
ahh well. At least I caught a glympse of the way things use to be.

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JoyceMarilyn
JoyceMarilyn

Sending prayers for a speedy recovery and the full use of your thumb! Thank heavens someone was at home to call for help!
HUGS!
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine

It means so much to me to have caring people for friends. Thanks everyone.
deleted_user
deleted_user

I\'ll pray for you Bob,I just kept thinking ?where you were?,now I Know... God bless you Bob!!! Sorry this has happened,kinda like your going through the furnace of tests.. Love and hugs,Rachel
LisaACOA
LisaACOA

Bob I am so sorry to hear this happened to you! I will keep you in my prayers. xx
Kahlua13
Kahlua13

OMG!!!!! I had to read this several times until it sunk in! Wow. I am so sorry. When it rains, it pours! I sure am hoping that things get better for you soon!
deleted_user
deleted_user

You are now a table saw survivor !!!! Thank heavens the doc was able to reattach it !! So sorry babe !!