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?
good blog, some answers:
ReplyDelete1. 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
ReplyDeleteday before you get sick of daytime TV! Good luck - heal fast!