James' hand is doing really well and the doctor was really pleased with how it is healing. She said he should keep the bandage on for a few more days as one of the fingers was still looking a bit raw but after that it should be fine to come off. So he hasn't had it on for the last few days. It is looking much better - thank goodness! He was pretty funny in the doctor's office because he was telling her how to rebandage his hand ... "where's the cream gone?! there it is. this finger ... this finger ... more on ... more here... this finger ..."