How Do You Spell Relief?

I spell it "plaster splint off." Yesterday I got that heavy plaster splint off and got a new lightweight custom one made by the hand therapist. Sooooooooo much better! Also got stitches out and can shower without a plastic bag...yea! I still cannot lift anything with my left hand and think I will be in a splint for some time while that nerve heals. I did get an Rx for neurontin, to help with the nerve pain in my fingers...that constant feeling of them wanting to wake up is not comfortable especially for sleeping. When the surgeon is asked how long it will take before I get complete feeling in my fingers, he won't say...just says "everyone is different while that nerve grows back"...I'm thinking he should go into politics! Anyway, it's probably better I don't have a timeline, just be grateful for progress as it comes.