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On the road to recovery

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  1. XXL

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    Yeah, starting doing more things with my left arm in anticipation:picard:

    Funny thing is I had some partial tearing in my left should before falling and doing a complete tear on my right shoulder so I also know the discomfort others are feeling with rotator cuff issues like bocefus78 and Jack Straw. When I went to see the surgeon in June about my right shoulder, he gave me a cortisone injection in my left shoulder and within the hour all pain and discomfort was gone. Been like this since so if you have a chance, I highly recommend the cortisone injection. :yes:
     
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    I got cortisone shots for my shoulder. 2 big needles, didn't even feel them! They did help.
     
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    Talked to the dr after the surgery and he said sewed a big flap of the tendon back on, I don't know about you but I lost a lot of strength in my affected arm, he said it will come back:D:D
     
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    Currently I can lift an engine block if it's below my chest...however changing a light bulb can be an issue:picard:
     
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    Just wondering how you are making out with the shoulder CNE deer ? How goes the recovery? I finally got my date for January 27th.
     
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    Its not bad , the pain only lasted 2 days. Trying to pull up and button my pants with one arm is no fun. Next Friday is 4 weeks and I am ready to get out of the sling:mad::mad:

    Good luck with your surgery
     
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    Thanks. Wife picked me up some extra flannel pants for Christmas in anticipation ;)
     
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    Did you learn the "Off-hand" wipe procedure yet??????????????..............:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Been practicing :picard: My shoulder surgery will be for my dominant arm:hair:
     
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    Trust me, Good Idea.............................Don't ask me how I know.......:rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    loose fitting sweats, and go commando, slip on shoes. At least for the first couple weeks, then you can progress once it doesn't hurt to move around.
     
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    I had 3 different surgeries on my right wrist as a kid. I think I know what you are talking about:rofl: :lol:
     
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    The importance of this cannot be overemphasized.
    When I broke my arm, I had no chance to "practice".
    Even more important for the young ladies amongst us.:whistle::thumbs:
     
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    Start driving with one arm, its a treat:headbang::headbang:
     
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    I did that when I first severed it:hair:. Doctor says I'm not allowed to drive for several weeks after surgery. Something about him being liable. If they think you will drive they can take your license. That'll be a tough one for me as I usually drive over 50,000 miles a year. However the winter is my off months so this is the best time for me to get it done.
     
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    That can be challenging with manual transmissions....
     
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    I'm good but not that good
     
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