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Post by pho on Nov 7, 2007 10:49:29 GMT -5
Went in to see the doctor because of shoulder pain. Was sent to physcial therapy but that made it worse. Was sent to the orthopedic surgeon and he said...operate!!!
So...the official word is we do the surgery on my right rotator cuff on November 27th. Will start physcial therapy a week after surgery. Be happy when it's all over with.....
Then I can pick up rocks again...
Tom
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 7, 2007 11:20:42 GMT -5
tom i know nobody likes to have surgery but i hear really good things about these types of surgeries. i have an aunt who is nearing 3 digits and she can't hear us too good but she can move better than us. will be praying for you and anita.
kim
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Post by Lady B on Nov 7, 2007 11:29:44 GMT -5
You are in my thoughts and prayers!! As a retired PT I can tell you that the surgery performed these days for RC repair is incredible!!!
Lady B
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Post by akansan on Nov 7, 2007 11:54:34 GMT -5
You'll feel like a different man, Tom! Will this also help your dizziness? (This doesn't mean you get your saw back.  ) |
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Post by Tonyterner on Nov 7, 2007 11:55:31 GMT -5
I occasionally have problems with my rotator cups too. My ball is too small for the socket and needs the tendons to work overtime to keep the shoulder together. No surgery for me though, just exercises. Hope your back up to speed in no time.
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Post by huffstuff on Nov 7, 2007 11:57:50 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about the need for surgery. Just do everything the doctor says, OK, so you can get better fast? That doesn't include hospital food, though. Get Anita to smuggle you in some good stuff. ;D I'll make chocolate chip cookies if you'd like, but I'll need your addy.
Amy
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Post by pho on Nov 7, 2007 12:03:39 GMT -5
Tahnks guys...this will be a day surgery and will be home a few hours after he is done.
Will be a good excuse to take some naps now...at least for a while.
I start PT six days after surgery. Have a great PT who is already seeing the wife for her back.
She is ready and waiting for me now.....
Will let ya know how it turns out.
Tom
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Post by jerryde on Nov 7, 2007 13:58:43 GMT -5
About 4 years ago I had R C surgery in my right shoulder...what ever you do...do what the DR,s say your first two days are the worst...hang tough...but
most of all, don't wait for the pain before you take your pills...it's to late...for the first 3-4 days take the pain pills as mentioned...you just can't hurry this operation...it will hurt for a while...but I feel better now than I had 10 years before my operation..
good luck..
gene
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Nov 7, 2007 14:35:02 GMT -5
prayers with you Tom!
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textiger
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Post by textiger on Nov 7, 2007 16:10:45 GMT -5
Tom,
Keeping my fingers crossed for a speedy recovery. Let us know what we can do to help.
matt
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Post by sandsman1 on Nov 7, 2007 17:54:18 GMT -5
hey pho go for it man my mom had both knees replaced and she was very afraid to let them operate and it was tough goin in therapy after it was over but she still says she is so glad its over and she dont have any more pain unless she over does its hell shes like 79 and says her knees havent felt this good in 15 or 20 years ---- GOOD LUCK MAN
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Post by cpdad on Nov 7, 2007 20:01:37 GMT -5
dang tom.....sorry ya have to have surgery....but on a brighter note ;D....my neighbor had that surgery....he is a yard fanatic....his yard i mean ;D....nothing out of place.
the next day after surgery he was waiting for me to get home from work.....he worked my rearend off....he had me doing this ...doing that....all in a couple of hours ;D...damn im glad he got well fast ;D.
hope yours goes smooth ;D....kev.
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Post by Condor on Nov 7, 2007 23:29:11 GMT -5
I wish you the best Tom. You'll be better in no time.
Condor
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