The sound of two hands typing

[bill_schubert]

I'm sure, really sure, it will get worse before it gets better but we just pulled the pain block catheter out and all that tape and tubing is gone so I'm way happier about that.  And I can take a shower.  It will be a while before I can lift anything but I have my arm in a sling and put it on the desk and can type with it so that's better.  My first PT is tomorrow.  I'll get all the rules and the ways I can increase my pain by doing therapy exercises then.

So much nicer than getting a knee replacement.  The doc said there was one bone fragment floating around my shoulder joint that was the size of a marble so I had reason for the whole pain thing before.  Now it is all cleaned up and shiny and new.  

There was a guy who looked about my age across from me in preop.  As they wheeled his bed away he looked over, flashed a peace sign response to the one I waived at him and said 'getting old ain't for sissies'.  It was a good parting line and he was probably getting a similar procedure.

I went for a walk today around the block with Zoe.  As long as I don't put the leash in my left hand all is well.  Zoe is the perfect one for such walks and is not going to run off and understand 'leave it' even if it is a squirrel so it is safe.  

Tomorrow or Tuesday I'll get up at the usual time and take her on our usual walk.  I figure as long as I don't fall it is safe and with one arm in a sling I'd need to be more careful around stairs and such but I think it will work well.  Zoe and I both need it.  

So all is well.  To those of you sending me notes wishing me well, thanks.  They worked.

On top of that the Jax Jaguars won across the pond.  They needed it and deserved it and they have a hero kicker who just had the best day in his life.

Comments

[susandennis]

so glad to hear all of this. shoulder, hip and also knee.... shoulder, hip and also knee... ta da da da ta ta ta...

[xinas_island]

Sounds like things are improving so far, so yay! But wow, that's quite a bit you've had to deal with. Glad you're on the mend.

[maju01.livejournal.com]

Great subject line.

[taz-39.livejournal.com]

Yay!! Glad you're doing well!

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

Thanks

[lenine2.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're mending quickly. It sounds like less of an ordeal than I would have imagined. When I had shoulder surgery I could put the wireless keyboard on my lap and type without problems. I even learned to use my mouse with my left hand.

Please be careful walking!

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

I walked every day and rode my bicycle a bunch so I'm pretty stable walking but yeah with only one hand for balance definitely something to be concerned about. So I will be. Won't do anything
until I talk to my physical therapist and will follow what she says to do.

[mollywheezy.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you are doing so well! I hope PT is less painful than you expect and helps get you moving again.

[sleepybadger.livejournal.com]

Congrats that recovery is coming along!

Love that interaction with the other guy, ha!

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

Definitely a great plan not having a marble wandering around in your shoulder. I'm looking forward to your reports of pain freedom once it all heals up.

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

Yeah thanks. I'm looking forward to making those reports. I think this will not be as bad as was my knee so I kind of got a feeling for where I am. I'll know in a week how hard it will be.

[days-unfolding.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that you're doing well.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

So happy your procedure went well and you're already on the mend!

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

Wonderful news. Hope the shoulder keeps improving.