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@tonygoddard8039 26 күн бұрын
Hi Jeff thank you for making this video. I'm due surgery soon and this gives me a good feel for how I hope recovery will go.
@shube3103 25 күн бұрын
Prayers that all goes well with your surgery, follow all directions from your hand therapist and you should do fine...Take care!!
@portuler Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey. I am an OT here and I learned a lot from your video.
@shube3103 Ай бұрын
You are very welcome. If you find this video useful, please feel free to share it and use it for training.
@Max._.likes..sharks Ай бұрын
Saw them for a comp and championships this year, I was sad that I couldn't record them, thank you.
@shube3103 Ай бұрын
You are very welcome, check out my other video of them on Homecoming. That was a great day for them!
@Pittsburghfan4life Ай бұрын
I mean kutztown was 7-0 we were cooked
@Vscustomprinting Ай бұрын
Thanks for this, i cut through 3/4ths the way throu my thumb right below the first knuckle with a chainsaw and ive got to wait for the bone to heal before tendons are reattached but i figure its going to be something like this.
@shube3103 Ай бұрын
Wow, prayers for a speedy recovery.
@holly17913 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for putting this up!❤
@DougGrinbergs 2 ай бұрын
Wondering how big a deal to edit out the clicks, pops, do some audio EQ, enhancement. There are some seriously good audio tools now Know any serious audio people?
@shube3103 2 ай бұрын
I like your suggestion. I never really thought about doing that. The recording is 9 years old and was recorded on a cell phone, which is much lower quality than what we have today.
@derekstaben7110 2 ай бұрын
Thanks man.. this is great.. info I needed I am T minus from getting mine done on my right hand also
@shube3103 2 ай бұрын
I hope all goes well for you...
@klongyaw 2 ай бұрын
May I use your choir recording in a KZbin video?
@shube3103 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely you can, credit me in the video, please.
@notknown5950 4 ай бұрын
Few days post surgery, still in a cast but can feel my muscles trying to move!
@shube3103 4 ай бұрын
Great to hear, follow all directions of your hand therapist. Prayers for a full recovery.
@notknown5950 3 ай бұрын
@@shube3103thank you for the kind words! Im now in a similar splint to what you had in the first few weeks. I can definitely see what you meant when you said you didn’t know if you were ever gonna get strength back in the tip of your thumb lol. God bless.
@Zocrates8 4 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, hope you're doing great! I have the same injury - I can't extend my thumb or do a thumbs up. I just wanted to ask if you've fully recovered your thumb extension. I'm a bit late; it's been almost 3 months, and I can't have the operation any sooner. I'm wondering, if I go through with the operation, will my thumb fully recover, or is doing a thumbs up with my left hand something I should forget about?
@shube3103 4 ай бұрын
Hi Zocrates8, that is a tough decision whether to have the surgery or not. I can't fully extend my thumb but I have no other issues with pain, motion, or issues with my index finger. I am glad that I chose to have the surgery though. Good Luck with whatever you decide!!
@cindyglonek2544 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! About 3 weeks ago my hummers & orioles just quit coming to my feeders. We didn’t change anything. They quit coming. Do you know why? Did we do something that caused this to happen? Years before they never stopped coming to the feeders until the end of August. We’ve had one small hummer come a few times and that has stopped too.
@MayurKela-u3j 6 ай бұрын
What precautions is to be taken post surgery and with surgical cast....its 2 days my 5 year old daughter had undergone with surgery
@shube3103 6 ай бұрын
My only advice is to follow ALL your surgeon and hand therapist's instructions. I hope all went well with your surgery and all goes well with your recovery. Take Care!!
@natashak3387 6 ай бұрын
By the way, how are things going now?
@natashak3387 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I lost the use of my dominant hand when I was fifteen due to a Neurological condition. I haven't been able to use my hand in over twenty years. Going in August for another Ortho consult for the tendon transfer. It would be such a blessing to have more function and less pain. I'm also a manual wheelchair user and it would make it so much easier for me to push with more function. Glad that this worked for you.
@bethsturgis6777 6 ай бұрын
To all the graduates that were in Mrs. Hogan's first grade at Nancy Grayson in 2013, from your student teacher, Miss Sturgis: congrats ❤ so proud of all of you. I watched the whole thing and saw y'all get your diplomas, which is wild to me because you're still 6/7 years old in my head. I hope you go on to do whatever makes you happy. Don't know if any of you will see this, but I hope you do. And to the person that posted this, thank you. :)
@shube3103 6 ай бұрын
You are so very welcome and thanks for your kind words.
@katlewis1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Having surgery tomorrow. This was so informative.
@shube3103 6 ай бұрын
You are very welcome, I hope all goes well with your surgery. Take care!!
@PaulWisdom 8 ай бұрын
Im 4 weeks post surgery: i had an injury while cutting steel with a grinder: ripped of my EPL left my thumb immovable . surgical cast removed at 2 weeks: replaced with a splint, my therapist removed my splint today; thumb movement already significantly improving. looking forward to further improvement. Great video
@shube3103 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul for your progress report, it looks like you are well on your way to recovery. Take care!!
@crystalsmith4968 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I had surgery 4 days ago and was looking for recovery videos.
@shube3103 9 ай бұрын
You are very welcome Crystal, I hope your recovery goes well. Take care!!
@crystalsmith4968 8 ай бұрын
@@shube3103 Did your thumb ever come back to fully straight? I am out of the splint and doing physio and my thumb is kinked over like yours. Thanks!
@shube3103 8 ай бұрын
@@crystalsmith4968 It did not but only the tip of my thumb. The rest I have full range of motion but not being able to give a, "complete thumbs up" and able to continue my daily task without any issues, I can live with that. Thanks again for your question and take care!!!
@LynneMayard 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I'm having this procedure in early May also on my right wrist. I am also having some arthroscopic repairs of my scapholunate and TFCC. I don't know how they will affect my progress, but your overview is helping my nerves. When were you able to drive?
@shube3103 9 ай бұрын
Hi Lynne, if I recall I was able to drive shortly after I got the molded splint. I am glad my video was able to help you in anyway. I hope all goes well with your surgeries. Keep us all updated with your progress. Take care!!
@LynneMayard 5 ай бұрын
@@shube3103 I'm 7 weeks post-op now. Because of my additional wrist surgery and the accompanying extra incisions, etc.(debridement of my TFCC joint), my recovery is a bit slower. The therapist has just started me on passive and active movements of my thumb and wrist. I have just been allowed out of my splint during the day and while at home. As you said though, once out of the splint, I have been using my fingers more so my range is improving. We will be starting strengthening exercises soon. Also-I did start short-distance driving circa 2 1/2 weeks after the stitches came out.
@shube3103 5 ай бұрын
@@LynneMayard Sounds like you are recovering well. Be sure to follow all of your therapist's directions. Good Luck!!
@S1kdownshift 9 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff, do you think the surgery is worth it? I don’t want to do my surgery because I don’t think I will have full motion after . please let me know. Thanks for the vid
@shube3103 9 ай бұрын
My opinion is that it was for me. I can't say either way for you. I would at least contact a hand surgeon and weigh in on your options. I have full strength in my thumb and no pain. Hope this helps making your decision. Take care and good luck.
@S1kdownshift 9 ай бұрын
@@shube3103 thanks Jeff my surgery is next week same one we urs a tendon transfer. Thanks for the reply
@timwenell63 10 ай бұрын
I had this done 4 days ago. Thanks for making this video to show the recovery process.
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome Tim, I hope all goes well with your recovery.
@lakshmireddy4400 10 ай бұрын
I am scheduled for same surgery next month and am so nervous on the recovery part . Your video on recovery and therapy is very helpful and makes me feel better now. Thanks for doing this video and sharing it.
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
I am glad my video was helpful. Hope all goes well with your surgery. Follow all orders from your hand therapist and you will be surprised how fast you recover. Take care!!
@rich666morris 10 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff Thanks for sharing this video. It’s really generous of you to spend the time to explain your experience. My wife is deciding whether to get this surgery and her situation is much like yours was. Would you mind saying how you feel about it five years on please? Was it all worth it and do you now have full extension in your thumb 5:13 ? Anyway, I hope you are well and am pleased to give you an appreciative thumbs up! Thank you. Richard
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
Hello Richard, I am sorry to hear you wife is in the same situation that I was in. After 5 years, I can hardly tell much of a difference when it comes to strength and use of my thumb or right hand for that matter. I am absolutely pain free and have been ever since my going through my therapy. Other than not being able to extend my thumb fully from the last knuckle, I have no issues. Whether it was worth it or not? Other than time off work and the inconvenience of surgery and recovery, I would absolutely do it again if that decisions arises. If your wife is still deciding, read some of my responses to others in the feed as I try to respond to most everyone's questions. Hope all goes well whatever your wife decides. Take care and of course, thumbs up given...
@rich666morris 10 ай бұрын
You’re are an absolute gem Jeff. Thank you again for the helpful insights. My wife is going to book up and get the EPL operation done.
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
@@rich666morris I hope all goes well, keep us updated on her progress. Take care!!
@rich666morris 8 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff. She had the operation today and all went well. Hope to see a good recovery. Cheers Richard
@shube3103 8 ай бұрын
@@rich666morris Hope all goes well with her recovery, prayers...Take care!!
@gidgetkyer4854 10 ай бұрын
I am 5days post op from this surgery, I want to thank you so much for this video., it is very helpful.
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome. I searched for a video like this before my surgery and could not find anything, so I decided to create this one with the hopes it would help others. I am surprised by how popular it is. Anyway, hope all goes well with your recovery. Take care!!
@timwenell63 10 ай бұрын
I just had this done yesterday. It’s nice to see what to expect in the next few weeks. Thank you .
@indiscriminatethoughts6269 7 ай бұрын
How’s it going!! I was just told I have to have this after already having two prior surgeries to the same wrist due to a fracture. I’m devastated.
@katlewis1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. So helpful. Still not a lot of videos like this about the procedure. I’m having this surgery tomorrow. I can update anyone on my progress if needed. I had a previous surgery for broken wrist and now this
@emilesanchez2616 5 ай бұрын
@@katlewis1 I'm having it mid-July. How's yours going? I also broke my wrist 4 years ago, got two screws in the radius, and the tendon just popped a few weeks ago.
@juliealviar5547 10 ай бұрын
WOW...thank you so much! I will be having this same surgery on Thursday and needed to see your video. Now i'm not internally freaking out like I have been. So happy yours went well and hope you're still doing great!
@shube3103 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words. I hope your surgery goes well for you as did mine. Follow all orders of your hand therapist. Take care, keep us updated on your progress.
@PaulSmith-mp1oj 11 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff. Just to echo the comments here, this video is fantastic and a real comfort to see when diagnosed with an EPL rupture. I had an EIP to EPL transfer 4.5 weeks ago and am making progress. One question if you don’t mind, we’re you able to lift your thumb with palm flat on the table by the end? There remains little to no movement for me here..
@shube3103 11 ай бұрын
Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words about the video. I am unable to straighten my thumb but I have no motion issues other than that. Lifting off the table while palm is flat, I struggle with this but having full strength and full motion otherwise and no pain, I can live with unable to straighten the tip of my thumb. Hope your recovery progress goes well, I think you will be surprised how fast you will heal and much your hand will be back to normal even with the small flaws. Good Luck, take care.
@aplustiletoronto Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff I hope you are doing well. I wonder if you lift your thumb all the way up. Can you make a new video about that
@markbelongie1088 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, Jeff. Very insightful and very thoughtful of you!
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, I hope you found it helpful.
@matthewn3109 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone had a partial tear of their EPL after a distal radius fracture and ORIF? I can feel the EPL tendon moving and see the muscle firing but cant fully lift my thumb off the table or give a full thumbs up. I really dont want to have a second surgery. Anyone not have the transfer and live with it?
@ahkwl Жыл бұрын
For my case, I went to first specialist few days it happened, the pain subsided gradually but the condition of thumb is not improved, 4 months later & now I only found out that I was misdiagnosed after seeing 4 specialist during the period. I’m still able to move my thumb 60-70% but can’t lift my thumb at all while putting hand flat on table. Having mild pain 3/10 while doing certain things with my thumb. It’s not possible to repair EPL after so long so I’m in same situation either live without EPL or go for surgery to have EIP to EPL transferred.
@andreamoore367 Жыл бұрын
I’m on waiting list to have this done on my index finger. And plate and screws removed from my wrist. My tendon rupture is in the wrist from screws irritating the tendon resulting in rupture . I’m terrified. My injury is 2 yo but my GP kept saying it’s arthritis. How bad was the pain ? And for how long ? I’m in Australia 🇦🇺
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrea, my pain was intense for the first few days although it was controlled by meds and then eventually went away after a few weeks. The pain was mostly when moving my thumb when I did the exercises my physical therapist gave me. As I continued my PT, the pain mostly went away as I regained my strength. Overall about 3 weeks or so. Good luck.
@andreamoore367 Жыл бұрын
@@shube3103 Thankyou for your reply. Oh wow I’m dreading the pain. It’s very hard to get Drs to prescribe pain relief over here I live alone too so eeek. Going to be a challenge. Once again appreciate your reply. And Thankyou for the video 🙂🙏🏻
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
@@andreamoore367 Just make sure you abide all instructions from your hand therapist, hope all goes well for you. You will be surprised how fast your body will heal. If you need anything else, feel free to ask...
@andreamoore367 Жыл бұрын
@@shube3103 thanks so much. I’ve had 9 joints surgeries so far but this 1 concerns me the most.
@SanjuSNair-iy5wi Жыл бұрын
Your video is super informative and motivating! I had the same surgery and I'm on the 4th week of recovery, I'm able to touch all the fingers using my thumb and even able to extend the tip of my thumb. However, I'm not able to lift my thumb when I lay my hand flat on a surface, did you also face that problem? Also, thanks for the video!
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi there, thank you for your kind words. Be patient with your recovery. Only into it 4 weeks with several to go you will be surprised how well you will do. I can lift my thumb off the table somewhat just not as well as my left hand. I have full strength in my thumb after recovery. Take care and good luck.
@ahkwl Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video, it’s so motivating. I’m having issue here and doctor is suggesting to perform EIP to EPL transfer surgery, and I was told that I might have issue to lift up my index finger post surgery, are u having any issue with ur index finger post surgery ?
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
@@ahkwl No issues with my index finger at all. I have full strength and full motion. I also play acoustic guitar and finger-pick most of my songs with no issues with my index finger. Hope this eases your anxiety about your post-surgery index finger problems. Take care...
@ahkwl Жыл бұрын
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@NotAndy_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video. It's been helpful for me while discerning if i should go through with this surgery.
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
I searched youtube for a video like this before making my decision to have the surgery and I was unable to find any like it. That was the sole purpose of making this, to help others. Thanks for your kind words!!
@mikeslomski7063 Жыл бұрын
I'll be having the same surgery on the 28th of this month. Very informative presentation, I was told 6 to 12 weeks off (I do lifting at work) so I'm guessing my recovery time will be very similar.
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, Yes, it will take about that long although you will be surprised how fast you heal. Take care and good luck in your surgery/recovery.
@tonawhitaker3416 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff. I am very anxious. I have the same thing. I fell. Right wrist and radius injury. Plate installed on wrist, now, have stinging pain in thumb area. My thumb tip is the same as yours and I can't lift thumb off the table, as hard as I try . My surgeon is telling me that the tendon will eventually pop. I want to do something ahead of that time. Can you help me understand this reasoning? I see you had your surgery almost right after the pop.
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tona, If I am understanding you correctly, you're asking the reasoning behind the surgery. If asking the reasoning behind the tendon breaking, that would be a question for your surgeon. I elected to have the surgery because, just as you, I had anxiety that my tendon broke. I wanted to make sure I was able to have full movement of my thumb, have strength in my hand to grip and be able to play guitar. Sorry to hear about your injury. If you elect to have surgery, follow all instructions from your surgeon and hand therapist. Take Care!!
@tonawhitaker3416 Жыл бұрын
@@shube3103 Hi Jeff. I am in Pennsylvania too. Thank you for responding to me. First, I am very scared to have surgery again. I do have a volar plate on my wrist. Your video was very helpful as I have watched it several times. My goal is to have as much hand/thumb function as possible. Are you able to lift your thumb up from the table if your hand is resting flat? How you are doing now?
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
@@tonawhitaker3416 Hi Tona, I am able to lift my thumb off the table but not as well as my left hand is. It takes a little more strength to do so. I have no pain or movement issues otherwise. I am able to type, grip, swing a hammer, softball bat and play guitar with NO issues. I hope things go well with you too. Keep in touch...
@tonawhitaker3416 Жыл бұрын
@@shube3103 Hi Jeff. Hope this post finds you well. I had an ultra sound recently. It is confirmed that my EPL tendon is ruptured completely with the ends about 4.6cm apart. I will need the same surgery, taking one tendon from the index finger and connecting it to the torn section of the EPL, I guess. I will see the surgeon this Thursday to get more exact on the procedure. Thanks for telling me that you can lift your thumb, somewhat from a table and letting me know what you can grip with your thumb etc. This information is very helpful for me. I am looking forward to regaining some strength in my thumb. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. Surgery is set for May 19th.
@lukaberak8244 Жыл бұрын
Hey...i need to do this surgery very soon. I have radial nerve palsy,im interested in feal in your finger after full recovery,will i be able to play guitar?
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Luka, I play guitar as well mostly finger-picking style. I have no issues with feeling in all my fingers or thumb. Hopefully, you have the same results. Take care and good luck!!
@lukaberak8244 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jeff ❤️
@dondonmendoza6085 Жыл бұрын
My finger is injured.. Same you injured .. How much surjury???
@jennbelle4229 Жыл бұрын
So,... I'm facing the decision now of doing the surgery, or not. Curious if you've had it noticed any deficits from the tendon the used in the harvest being gone from your hand?
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jenn, I wouldn't say they harvested a tendon from my hand, it is actually a transfer of a single tendon from your pointer finger (which has 2 tendons) to your thumb to replace the one that broke. I have no issues with movement, strength, or any deficits from the surgery. Hope this helps. Have your hand surgeon explain the procedure and answer any concerns prior to making your decision. Good luck and take care....
@Polelovers23 Жыл бұрын
Hello there. I'm jaafar. I had a surgery EPL tendon repair on my left thumb. It's been a 3 weeks and today remove my splint. Thank you for sharing your recovery journey. So I'm gonna start my therapy this week. I can use your therapy session as guide for my recovery process👍
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jaafar. Thanks for you comments. Follow all instructions from your therapist.... Take care!!
@trinitymorrisdancers Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and so glad you have been lucky. After waiting 80 weeks I finally had my op. It failed miserably and it was re operated on three weeks later It has failed again. I’m so disappointed, the surgeon admitted that my tendon in my arm had shrivelled away to be over half way up my arm. I think I had just been left too long in the first place but no one is going to take liability for it.
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear this. I hope things work out for the better for you.
@lisaroberts5782 Жыл бұрын
Thank you this video has really helped me , I’m on day 10post op . How long was it before you could drive ?
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa, I think it was about 2 weeks before I could drive. Although, the hardest part was mowing my lawn on my lawn tractor. I had to buy a steering knob so I could drive it. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your recovery....
@jeffmuhlethaler2123 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Curious to hear from anyone... are you happy to have done this? I broke my wrist, just out of a cast, and have this surgery as an option as the MRI showed the EPL is torn. I seem to have reasonable movement and grip strength but definitely can't raise the end of my thumb. Yet it seems like you may have only had limited success with that even after the surgery. Wondering if it's worth it to have the surgery or if I won't be much better off??? Are there any side effects with movements you can no longer do? Or does the body adapt with the change?? Any thoughts appreciated and thanks so much for the video :)
@dawndickerson6162 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. I’ve been on the fence about whether or not to have the surgery. My concerns are how it would effect my index finger and how much it improved the thumb movement? My next concern is the recovery time. It is my dominant hand and my job requires me typing all day.
@shube3103 Жыл бұрын
Hi Dawn, I understand your concerns about getting the surgery. I will say though, I had no effect on my index finger after surgery. As for my thumb, although I can't fully extend the tip of my thumb, I have no movement or other issues. I spend a lot of time typing as well. Talk to your doctor about your concerns and he/she may give you more insight on your outcome. Whatever you decide, good luck and take care....
@ahkwl Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how it happened on me, but I just had issue moving my thumb overnight, went few hospitals and gotten different diagnosis from doctor. In the end, i was diagnosed that my EPL seems torn from day one but it has been misdiagnosed even several scanning( 2 mri, 1 X-ray + ultrasound) have been done repeatedly, and now doctor is suggesting me to EIP to EPL transfer as my case was dragged too long and it’s not possible to repair (connect) it with original tendon Doctor told me that I might have issue lifting up my index finger post surgery, which really concern me, are u having any issue with index finger ? Really appreciate your comments
@kjvbiblebelievertal7431 2 жыл бұрын
I severed my ring finger extensor tendon in a workplace injury that occurred July 21/22 and just had surgery October 19 and now doing therapy. Just starting to wean me of my splint for range of motion and strengthening. Still very sore at times and Very slow recovery but getting there. One step at a time.
@dalemoore11 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video Jeff 👍🏼
@funnyman12731 2 жыл бұрын
Waiting for my EPL surgery date. How long does the surgery take?
@shube3103 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Satara, great question. I really don't remember since it has been so long ago. I suspect about a little over an hour or so. I do remember that the surgeon woke me up in the middle of the surgery to have me move my thumb to check on the tension of the tendon and then I was put back asleep for him to finish. Whether your surgeon will do that or not, who knows. Anyway, good luck when that day comes....
@funnyman12731 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info appreciated. I was told no requirement to go ahead with the surgery because the splint is helping the rupture EPL to recover.
@brittanyfisher5654 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I had this surgery 4 weeks ago and just got out of the hard cast. Looking forward to being where you are now with your range of motion! Thanks again!!
@shube3103 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brittany for your kind words. Follow the directions of your hand therapist and you will be surprised at how fast you will recover back to pretty much normal other than some scars. Take care...
@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын
hello-fellow!thank you,well !see ya!.😲
@neetimotwani9480 2 жыл бұрын
I have also undergone trapeczectomy surgery last month. Want to know some exercises as the thumb is very stiff, swelling n pain is still there.
@philiprea8340 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff just wondering how much movement you got back in your thumb I`m guessing not 100% I know for me it`s only been 16 days since my surgery but it sure doesn`t seem any different than it was before my surgery, anyway just curious thanks.
@shube3103 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Philip, I would say about 98% movement. The tip will not extend out which I have no issues with. As for the rest of my movement it is normal with no pain. Good luck with your recovery...Take care
@philiprea8340 2 жыл бұрын
@@shube3103 thank you for your time I guess I`m just very impatient, but I`m guessing it will never be like my other hand.