terriyaki

Hi there..

I broke my finger just a few days ago at work. It was a clean break between the first and second knuckles of my right index finger. Now, I've already had surgery where a doctor placed a steel pin inside the bone to hold it in place. My finger is also in a splint so I'm pretty sure it it's still in it's proper position..

My question is this: Is it normal for my finger to still be swollen two days after surgery? I can still feel a throbbing sensation in the finger. The finger is also much, much darker than the others, a dark red/purple (at least the tip is, I can't see the rest of it) but I was told this is normal and actually a good sign confirming blood flow. Also when I pinch or press the tip of the finger the color only slightly changes, when I release the finger the same dark color returns. Also, the finger is slightly colder than my other fingers.

So... I guess my question is does all of this sound normal to you guys? My doctor said not to worry but I of course can't help it and plus I have to wait until Monday to see him again..

Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.