A hand up? Is that the right way of putting it?

My left hand seems to be improving. I had occupational therapy today; and I have a new exercise. I put a rubber band around all my fingers, thumb included; and gently stretch the rubber band outwards. When I got home, I looked at my collection of rubber bands and found one that seems right.

I do need to pay more attention to massaging the surgery scar. The OT says it’s “catching” a bit; and I need to fix that. I don’t have any commercial lotion; but I do have my home-made hand cream (à la BBH). I can use that. The trouble with it is that it’s quite oily.

I had collected some “throws” along the way to occupational therapy sessions, including seven bouncy rubber balls. The were from a half-inch to one inch in diameter. I thought they might be helpful for OT; and my therapist says they are! That’s a lot better than throwing them away.

Before I went home from occupational therapy, I made a detour to pedal on a WattBike®. Oddly, I seem to be able to pedal more strongly when I’ve already walked several miles during the day. Today I tried holding the handlebars with both hands. Hard gripping is still out; but it’s great to be able to use that left hand.

The weather continues to be weird. It got up to at least 80 degrees today; and tomorrow we’ll have similar conditions. It’s been quite windy, too. Is that March “coming in like a lion”?

It’s time to stop and give my poor extremity a rest. A hand up is fine; but one worn out isn’t so great.