Hey all....
Well, on Monday I had my visit to the hand specialist to check on how my thumb is healing. I got my first look at the thumb, with the three pins sticking out here and there
(wild looking, too). He was pleased with the x-rays, and said he will probably take the pins out in 6 weeks so I can begin doing some rehab exercises on it.
Yesterday, I saw the orthopedic surgeon who operated on my knee. I saw the x-rays that showed hollowed out screws inserted in the patella that had wire going through them and pulling the three parts together.
(Weird looking, too!) He said the open wound from the "road rash" was healing up nicely, with no skin grafts likely needed in the future. He also wrote orders for my leg brace to have a 40 degree range of motion set when I begin doing bending exercises three times a day, starting on Thursday.
(Now, the fun begins!) The
best news was hearing that I can begin taking showers!
Woo-Hoo!!!! 
