I took off my bandage off tonight, along with the splint. The nurse said to take the bandage off and let it breathe a little and not disturb the stitches. Actually, it doesn't look that bad. 10 outside stitches A new bandage will go back on before I go to bed tonight with some neosporin, and a pill. I guess it could have been worse. I have the use of all my fingers on my right hand now, so I can type okay. I have a piece of music wire I will out a z bend in so I can use it to control the throttle. I'll try to stay out of the arc of the prop from now on.