On December second I get to have
arthroscopic surgery to repair tears in the cartilage around my shoulder (the
labrum). The length of recovery will depend on how much damage there actually is;
hopefully it’s just some minor scar tissue buildup and not extensive tears.
1.
When I begin swimming again will I just go
around in circles since my right arm will be so strong?
2.
Will I get over the fear of falling? Snowshoeing
and falling go hand in hand for me and that could be a real mental challenge to
get over.
3.
I plan on lifting weights with my left arm while
my right is still in a sling. Will the left arm become grossly distorted when
compared to the shriveled right arm?
4.
I’ve only had surgery once before, yes I have
been lucky. When I was four years old I had my tonsils out and my stuffed dog
Bela came along. Do you think I can take him again?
5.
People wear pajamas everywhere now. I am
supposed to wear loose fitting comfortable clothes to the surgical center, but
the idea of a 58 year old wearing pj’s out in public seems weird to me. I think
sweat pants will suffice.
6.
If the anesthesia wears off and I wake up during
surgery is it okay to scream?
7.
Will the doctor give me a tape of the surgery so
I can watch it later?
8.
Will Jan
get tired of waiting on me? I’m a bad patient when I have a cold, can’t imagine
what this will be like. Have pity on her.
9.
Is Bourbon a suitable alternative to pain
medication?
10.
How long before I get sick of daytime
television?
2 comments:
good blog, some answers:
1. Iv'e seen your right arm. Don't worry about it over compensating.
3. See #1 above.
5. Pants are a good way to go.
6.
are you talking about you or the surgeon screaming?
9. Yes.
10. think netflix, MOD, and being made fun of by MW.
Give yourself about...maybe 1
day before you get sick of daytime TV! Good luck - heal fast!
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