Recovering from bone surgery... how to start over

[1911jerry]

Over the past 5 years, I have suffered from bones touching in the thumb joint. This caused a lot of pain.

I recently had surgery where they removed some arthitis from the bone ends of my thumb joint, They did a tendon transfer from the wrist into the thumb joint.

The good news is it removed the pain. After a few months of recovery, I can move the thumb pretty well, but have no strength in the right hand.

Being a lofty "C" class shooter, I don't plan on burning down any area championships. I would like to start over after the other hand gets fixed.

Any advice getting started again?

After rehab, the physician says go at it until it hurts...

I thought about shooting steel challenge with a 22, then production with a 9mm, then back to the 40.

It might take awhile.

Thanks

JS

[Bill Nesbitt]

http://www.amazon.com/Occupational-Therapy-OT-Theraputty-pack/dp/B001763OS6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hpc_4

I've been using this for arthritis in my hands. Works well to strengthen my hands. I have Orange/yellow, Royal blue/light blue and Purple/red.

[kita]

Can you use your other hand to grip more and focus on trigger control until you get some strength back?

[MarkInNashville]

I'm not sure what the best way to go about letting things heal, but I read a very interesting post, here: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=94865 about how to strengthen your grip. Maybe best to check with your doctor first, or at least a physical therapist!

[1911jerry]

Thanks guys, I go to PT in the next week, I will bring up your suggestions.