RECUPERATING!

This post is meant to be brief and simply keep in touch. Recuperating from this shoulder surgery is much tougher than I ever imagined. I jokingly say 'It only hurts when I move'. But that's not really true. Sometimes it hurts when I am sitting perfectly still, and I imagine that's the healing process. Tomorrow will be week 3 and I am very surprised how the pain zaps my energy all day long, even takes my breath away. Sleeping is tough and I tend to toss and turn. My brain hasn't felt like picking up one of the many books I have. And I am embarrassed to say I have been watching lots of television. But honestly it's the one thing that keeps me quiet.

This week, Monday, I drove myself to my first post-op appointment with my surgeon. In order to do that, I had to stop that half a pain pill (at bedtime) because even that small amount kept me dopey and fuzzy-brained. I have since driven to Safeway, and a few local trips - thank goodness! Anyway, my doctor said I was healing like anyone else. My time to keep the sling on stays at 4 weeks. Today being Thursday means I have one more week, 8 days including today. I can live with that. Then I look forward to physical therapy. My body always seems to respond to PT.

I never mean to complain, especially since others are fighting for their lives - I am not. Moral of this story - if you have pain, don't let it go and get it checked out early on. I re-injured my shoulder the last few months, and wish I had gone in 3-4 months sooner.

Live and learn! And better yet, learn from others experiences!

Thank you, good night and God Bless!    Aleta

"To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts."   Henry David Thoreau - American author, philosopher and abolitionist

SHE'S ALIVE!

It's been a week and a half and I am beginning to feel human again :-)  Having a bad tear (rotator cuff) has made my recovery tougher and longer, in my opinion. One of my sons had rotator cuff surgery a few years back, and he doesn't remember having pain, or ever taking pain medicine. We are all different, but no pain? surprises me.

Regardless, I see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. This morning my friend Keith, asked if I wanted to get out of the house. To go with him on errands for his work, and I could also go to my favorite health food store. It took me about a minute to decide....Yes....I am beginning to go stir crazy! And if I see another Hallmark movie, or cop show, my brain will shut down because of inactivity and a dull existence. In all fairness, taking the pain meds was needed, and I only stopped when I was too nauseous, or the pain was subsiding. Also, I needed to sleep and allow my body to heal. I am not the best patient if I have to sit still.

Thank you for listening. I am typing with both arms and have to stop or it will hurt later.

Good night, and God bless!    Aleta

The last several days I have been getting ready for my shoulder surgery - torn rotator cuff. (Tomorrow October 2)  It's  weird, I have been cleaning, organizing, taking care of anything that needs clearing up. And knowing my brother and his wife were staying with me, I wanted the house clean. Honestly, I have been  a little stressed thinking about how I will manage without the use of my right arm. But my pain will be gone eventually and in about 4 weeks I will start physical therapy. I can't say when I will feel like writing again, so please excuse me, and send all the prayers and good thoughts you can.

Thank you!!  Aleta