Typing With One Hand Is Not Fun
I'm here! Done with surgery but facing some pretty long PT. My surgeon had told me that it might be a simple AC joint repair and I'd be able to be doing most everything I was doing before long. Being the optimist that I am, I jumped on that easier surgery and recovery in my head.
But once he got in there he found a rotator cuff that was 75% torn in two different places. So I had to have a big surgery that will put me away from the sewing room for a while. It's taken me these couple of days to resign myself to this. I am in a giant sling contraption that I refer to as "my siamese twin". I think she needs a name-any suggestions?
So I'll be around and visiting all of you. I know this is a minor setback compared to what many people face So my pity party has ended and it's time to suck it up and move on. Thanks for all the kind notes which are hard to answer at this point but be assured that I appreciate them more than you can imagine.
Forgive me for putting it so bluntly, but that sucks. Really sucks. I know you need to think positively & look at the light at the end of the tunnel, but right now? what a tremendous PIA!
ReplyDeleteI hope you heal fast and are able to ditch your evil siamese twin soon. All of us are out here rooting for you.
I hate that for you. But you'll be back to new in no time......and don't rush it (or you'll be back in surgery and longer PT for you...and that's no bueno)! We're all here rootin for ya!
ReplyDeleteHang in there, follow the doctor's orders you'll feel better in the long run.
ReplyDeleteIhope your recovery is successful and speedy. Don't over do things early on, been there, done that, not good! Take care of yourself
ReplyDeletePraying for a speedy recovery for you. Were you able to get yourself a pile of books ready ahead of time??
ReplyDeleteToo bad! Any kind of surgery can be difficult......hang in there. Before you know it you will be back to sewing again. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh poor you! Here's wishing you a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! So sorry to hear the plan changed. My neighbor recently went through it and did pretty well. Lots of patience needed for sure but hopefully you will have good results. Hang in there :-)
ReplyDeletethat does suck; not a fun surprise! hope you recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteChris - so glad to hear you are doing well after surgery. I've had rotator cuff repair in both of my shoulders and the recover isn't fun, but you'll do great, just be patient with yourself and take care. Big hugs your way.
ReplyDeleteI had my rotar cuff repaired three years ago. Best think I ever did. Be patient, it worth what you're going thru right now.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your surgery, but once you heal you will be better than ever. Time now to sit and read all the new quilting books and make a To Do list of all the quilts you want to make when you feel up it it.
ReplyDeletedo they have your arm jacked up and sticking straight out? You poor dear. You deserve a lot of sympathy... hope you heal quickly and completely.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Chris! I know exactly what you are going through. Today is my 10 week anniversary from my rotator cuff surgery. I sent you an email...
ReplyDeleteSending you healing vibes! Hope the ST is soon gone, and you are feeling heaps better!!
ReplyDeleteGlad the surgery fixed the issue.
ReplyDeleteNow is a good time to organize, sort, and create. If you cannot sew it today, you can do the prep work for when you can.
Wishing you a healthy recovery.
I am sending healing vibes and heat also. I do hope your recovery goes well. Best to have it mended now, than live with pain later.
ReplyDeleteHugsXX
I hope you continue to improve and realize a full recovery.
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