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Re: I Went Through This With My Other Half, Too! (Reply to this comment)
by BadBob
Hi KC!
It's a small world ain't it? I haven't been here at Epinions for a long time - I was surfin for people who survived this surgery (I hear 9 out a ten don't make it)and it brought me here and then I saw your comment and remembered yur name and how nice you are. Anyway, I go under the Knife tommara for torn rotator cuffs - yep, two tendens torn completely off and retracted (I tore em wrestlin ... well its a long story). And I promise, NOT to ask any of the Grouches to hand me TP - what is that anyhow?. This review is kinda scary, wish me well. As always, BadBob
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Dec 31 '08
8:44 pm PST
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Len had his rotator cuff surgery a few years back and he can't move the arm above his shoulder. (Reply to this comment)
by Susie-34668
The other one was just as bad but he refuses to have the surgery done. He moves in the wrong way and hells out in pain.
Two shoulders and neither work good. He never complains.
Susie.
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Oct 05 '07
5:46 am PDT
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Wow, what an ordeal... (Reply to this comment)
by davidp24
...I feel your pain. Seven years ago I was almost hit by a car and broke both arms. I know how helpless a feeling that is. I couldn't do anything - even putting on my pants required me to lay down on the bed to do it because I couldn't raise my arms in a north/south motion. Then, after a month of occupational therapy and getting better, a cab I was riding in going home from occupational therapy (I couldn't drive) collided with a bus and my back injuries caused me to spend an additional month with the occupational therapy along with a new month of physical therapy. So I can identify with your hardship. I couldn't open a soda bottle, couldn't open a window, couldn't comb my hair, etc. Anyway, Barbara, I hope that you're on the mend. Think of the bright things - no hurricanes down here in Miami this year (knock on wood). Take care.
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Sep 25 '07
12:50 pm PDT
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by jankp
Wow, Barbara, I sure hope it's getting much easier for ya. Do you have osteoporosis? Steroids just cover up the problem. Be well.
Jan
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Sep 22 '07
12:17 am PDT
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Hi Barbara, I just found this today. I don't know how I missed it. (Reply to this comment)
by popsrocks
As per earlier conversation with you, I too had this surgery. I was fortunate in that my surgeon gave me some good advice and a thorough idea of all I would be going through. I was prepared...I thought.
All was well except for two things. Left hand use that's not "trained" for particular jobs and having to sleep sitting up for more weeks than I thought.
I am very lucky in that my arm is stronger than it ever was after going through a few months of therpy.
I hope yours goes well.
Always wishing you the best and thanks for writing a piece that may be helpful for some else some day.
Best,
Phil
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Sep 21 '07
1:49 am PDT
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{{{Barbara}}}... (Reply to this comment)
by milena_zepeda
First of all, ~*~Happy Belated Birthday~*~!
I am so sorry that this recovery has been so difficult. It sounds super-extensive!
I truly hope that your life gets back to normal as soon as possible and that you will make a full recovery before you know it and be able to do all the things you want to do! How's that for a run-on sentence? ;)
Thank you so much for sharing this info with others. There are so many things the doctors just don't tell you, like you said.
Big Hugs to You,
MZ
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Sep 17 '07
9:01 am PDT
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Re: Re: Re: You may not want sympathy... (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Alex, I know, I was shocked when I read what happened to Howard...life can have it's varied suprises some good and some not so good..
I hope you continue to only have the good ones..
Best always
Barbara
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Sep 15 '07
12:12 pm PDT
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Re: Boy, Barbara, I'm sure you can feel... (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
ah Nick, it's aways a joy to read one of your comments as it is all the wonderful and thoughtful comments here...The epinions community never ceases to amaze me...My many thanks to you and to all who have stopped by to warm my heart
Barbara
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Sep 15 '07
12:10 pm PDT
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Boy, Barbara, I'm sure you can feel... (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
...the love in all these comments! Deserved, too. Thanks for the insight, and I'm hoping that between the support of your fellow EPers and your husband, family and friends you'll end up finding this surgery to have been a welcome experience...(to a point!) :-)
Bon recuperation, ma chere! nick
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Sep 14 '07
7:37 am PDT
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Re: You may not want sympathy... (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
kevin....:)
Thanks for the sympathy and for stopping by..seeing your name on this comment thread made me smile....we don't see enough of you on the site..hope all is well...
Best always
Barbara
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Sep 12 '07
8:46 pm PDT
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Re: Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Lisa, so you know...Hope your Mom is healed and fine now..
Thanks so much for stopping by and the good wishes
Best,
Barbara
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Sep 12 '07
8:43 pm PDT
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Re: Barbara, I can really sympathize (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
oh Howard, I just heard about your accident the other day..I think I would lose my mind if I had to wear that sling for 6 weeks, 3 weeks was long enough for me...I hope you are healing and on the mend..
Maybe we can celebrate Christmas somehow..a virtual toast..until then, I'm sending healing thoughts and a big hug, Keep using Caseys lotions and potions :)
Barbara
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Sep 12 '07
8:41 pm PDT
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You may not want sympathy... (Reply to this comment)
by kevlog
but I'm sending you some!
Hope you're feeling much better!!!
:-)
Kevin
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Sep 12 '07
8:13 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by smorg
Yup, matie. I'm a med-tech.... one of those shadowy dudes who hide in the dark serology lab and only come out when the nurse can't find a vein and the intern is no where to be found. ;oP I try not to hum an opera aria when I draw blood from folks, tho... think that might have the opposite effect from 'soothing'. :o)
Keep on getting well!
Cheerio,
Smorgy :o)
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Sep 12 '07
12:02 pm PDT
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Re: Sorry (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Stephen, yes you were lucky...I tried Cordizone years ago...gave me some relief but not for long..
Thanks for stopping by...I always appreciate it
best
Barbara
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Sep 12 '07
10:42 am PDT
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Wow! (Reply to this comment)
by Ready2bmom
You've been through hell and back.
My mom had a total knee replacement and rotator shoulder cuff surgery and I went through the knee replacement with her, pregnant with severe vomiting, and it was horrible. I remember her being in so much pain.
My heart goes out to you and I hope you're doing better.
Lisa
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Sep 12 '07
9:43 am PDT
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Barbara, I can really sympathize (Reply to this comment)
by Howard_Creech
I broke my collarbone in a freak accident in July
and I wore a sling (on my right arm) for six weeks. The sling is finally gone, but I still have a lot of pain and my arm/shoulder isn't even close to as strong as it was before the accident - the doctor also told me that it would probably be Christmas or maybe after the first of the year before my arm/shoulder was back to normal.
I hope your shoulder gets better real soon.
Howard
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Sep 11 '07
11:33 pm PDT
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Sorry (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray
you've been going through such unpleasantness. Shoulders are very finicky. I somehow strained mine in my sleep--but cortisone relieved it. We should all be as lucky, huh?
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Sep 11 '07
6:36 pm PDT
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Re: So glad (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
wouldn't you think so...when I told the Dr today how this really threw me for a loop, that I really didn't expect to have such a difficult time, he said , well, this is a difficult surgery with a hard recovery...how long I asked would it be till I felt somewhat normal, he said it was up to the way my body heals and the therapy I have...but yes, by Christmas I should be feeling good...:) by then the water in my pool will be really cold I said, he laughed...yup, really funny..
Suzi, funny thing, I mentioned to the girl that took me into the room about the Bra thing, funny, she said, nobody has ever mentioned that before and yes, she could see that it would be a problem....It'a a mystery to me, that there really isn't some sort of pamphlet or imformation that they would have or be aware of to pass on to the patients..
Oh well, thanks so much for your good thoughts
Barbara
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Sep 10 '07
7:12 pm PDT
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So glad (Reply to this comment)
by Suzer
You got this out of the way, and thank you for sharing your experience. As you know I worked with an orthopaedic surgeon for my years, but really didn't know what people went through. I would think most doctors offices would surgery patients with at least a leaflet of what to expect, avoid, do, etc. Perhaps not. . .
Feel better soon. Maybe you can get into the pool pretty soon?
((Hugs)),
Suz
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Sep 10 '07
6:48 pm PDT
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Re: Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
thanks Smorgy...I just came from the Dr and really told him a few things...but nicely...;)
Appreciate your stopping by and comment..I didn't know you were in the healthcare industry..when i think of you I think of Opera..
Best,
Barbara
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Sep 10 '07
1:46 pm PDT
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Hiya (Reply to this comment)
by smorg
Really really great essay, Barbara! I'm sorry that you had to learn about these things first-hand, and I'm really grateful that you're preventing many others from having to learn it the hard way by posting this. :o)
We folks who work in health-care sure tend to take a lot of things for granted indeed... It is really cool to be reminded that others who don't spend everyday in that setting can't be expected to know what to expect. I have to stick someone with a needle or a catheter nearly everyday, but to each of those patients, it's a new experience for them... Now I'll try harder to always remember that. Thanks a bunch!!
Hope your recovery is going well! Kudos to your husband for being supportive, too. Well done!
Cheers,
Smorgy :o)
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Sep 10 '07
12:25 am PDT
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Oh Barb! (Reply to this comment)
by telynor
I had no idea you were going through so much. What guts and perserverence you have, and I hope that you loose none of that. May you have a speedy recovery and continued use of your shoulder and arm. -- Becky
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Sep 09 '07
8:48 pm PDT
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Re: So sorry (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Di, when I first found out I needed shoulder surgery I thought of you and all the problems you had when you had it done...you know how much I always appreciate being in your thoughts...and I thank you for them...
best to you always
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
12:56 pm PDT
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Re: I Went Through This With My Other Half, Too! (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Casey...I'm feeling those purple healing vibes as I write this...that and my vicodan...:)
I well remember the showering...couldn't even get a deoderant stick in that arm pit for at least a week, and when he handed me the TP roll I nearly died!
Oy, those were two of my biggest problems..managed somehow though..:) But still can't get a razer to shave under this arm...I'll have a bush when all this is said and done..but who wants to know all that..LOL
I'm so happy to hear that he has 95% mobiility now, that's a good thing...I had 0 as I'm sure he did and if I can get to that point I'll be happy
What happened to Howard? are we talking Creech? I've been wondering about him recently. maybe I'll e-mail himm but wouldn't want to bother him.
Loving that black pepper cream you sent..I love them all and have actually have been using them everyday..
Many thanks always..
Hope you know how much you are appreciated by me
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
12:52 pm PDT
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Re: Hang in there! (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
I actually thought about sleeping in my recliner but the sofa is working out great...I just miss my big bed and hubby..
I've taken glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM pills for quite a while now for my arthritus...still not sure if it's working for me..I hope you continue to feel good and have no pain...
Thanks so much for stopping by
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
12:23 pm PDT
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Re: Excellent, practical stuff here. (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Many thanks Diana, I will check out the site, but even putting my arm though anything is still difficult...it's a challange just getting my nightgown or shirt on...but getting better..:)
I really do appreciate your stopping by and support..LOL
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
12:19 pm PDT
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Re: Good advice... (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Chris,
What can I say, you are always there with a cheerful thought for me..
Thanks, IN CAPITAL LETTERS...lol
have a safe and wonderful trip to Moscow
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
8:14 am PDT
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Re: All I want for Christmas is my two front----- (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Hang in there Barbara (no pun intended).
Love it! and yes you have made me smile...:) ;)
Thanks for the good thoughts Gill, Boy, one day I just have to get over the big pond once again...
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
8:12 am PDT
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Re: You're definitely (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
Dusty, Yes, I know...I had your numbers 1 and 6 and they weren't fun in the playground either...interesting, how after time passes you forget how painful whatever procedure or surgery you have had can be...sorry to hear you have been through so much and I hope that it's all behind you now.
Thanks so much...
Barbara
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Sep 09 '07
8:10 am PDT
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