Hello all........ First, thanks for all of the kind and encouraging words. The surgery went well and is about what I expected. Quite a bit of pain and discomfort but managed with medication. I had the follow-up today. The surgeon is pleased. Received good news that I will not have to wear a hard cast for the next four weeks...just a splint which can be removed for showering, etc. I have certainly been able to hone my face lathering technique using La Toja and Palmolive sticks. Now, just have to take things easy for a couple of months.
@Redrock I hope you are doing well. You mentioned that it was your left thumb. Are you a rightie or a leftie?