Bloody hell, mate. Do NOT give up on ever using that hand again. Nerves have a way of reconnecting, don't they? As long as not been severed?
I got floored on 2nd January with a MASSIVE pulmonary embolism that nearly killed me. I've made a complete recovery but I never, ever take anything for granted now.
Keep the faith, CyberBass. Let your body heal, mate.