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Tag Archives: rotator cuff arthroscopic surgery
Final therapy session today
Well today I was discharged from my formal therapy. I would have to say that I got somewhat emotional over it. I have been working with these people for 5 months now and have developed a personal relationship with them. … Continue reading
First postoperative doctor’s appointment
Well, it’s been two weeks since my surgery, and today I had my first appointment with my surgeon since my operation. I first had the stitches removed from my three incisions. Then, xrays were taken to examine the areas where … Continue reading
I’m thankful…
Since my operation, I’ve had a lot of time for thoughtful meditation. As I reflect on how things have gone since the morning of my operation, I am filled with thoughts of thankfulness. Here are just a few of those … Continue reading
Day Seven – Take things a day at a time
Today is the one week anniversary of my surgery. After all my anxious thoughts before the operation, I have survived! Which brings me back to something I read before my surgery which actually helped me a lot. Here’s the quote: … Continue reading
Day Six – Boredom
I took no pain meds after 7:30 PM last night and slept pretty well. It really wouldn’t be hard to get addicted to it, because you sleep like a baby when you’ve taken a couple of these. But, I’ve been … Continue reading
Day Five – Afflictions
“I do not know whether my experience is that of all God’s people; but I am afraid that all the grace that I have got out of my comfortable and easy times and happy hours, might almost lie on a … Continue reading
Day Four – Be Careful!
Once again, I slept pretty well last night. I have found that sleeping semi-reclined in my Lazy Boy recliner works the best. I do not use the recliner footrest though, because that makes it too hard to get out of. … Continue reading
Day Three – The “Little” Things in Life
Slept better last night, and I’ve cut back to one tablet of pain medication every 4 hours. I still have to take two tablets at times, but am trying to limit its use. Also, I took my first shower since … Continue reading
Day Two – Pain and other matters
Still in a good bit of pain, I continued to take two Percocet tablets every 4 hours. The pain meds have made me constipated and urinating is difficult. I am not permitted to take a shower or bath until 72 … Continue reading
Surgery Day – August 30th
Today I will receive rotator cuff surgery. Three things will be done while the surgeon is in there. He will: Repair the medium tear in the rotator cuff. Remove loose fragments of tendon, bursa, and other debris from the space … Continue reading
Rotator Cuff Arthroscopic Surgery 