Surviving Shoulder Surgery: Don't Try to...
It's about 3.5 weeks post-op. I can hold my shoulder in normal position with my sling off, finally. I am better at blowing my nose and I got a lap desk to help with holding things like books, plates of food, etc. My doctor gave me something to help me sleep but after a few night I started showing symptoms of allergic skin rash, which is especially difficult with only one arm/hand to scratch with. Therefore, I am only taking it once every few nights.
I am working a puzzle, although it's hard to lean over a table with the sling. Sitting in hard-backed chairs or chairs with no backs is a challenge. I am getting better at writing a few words with my left hand and am looking forward to using my passive range of motion chair starting at the end of the week. For 6 hours per day.
Here are some things that I found out the hard way not to do while in this condition:
1. Don't try to spread jam on your English muffin with one hand. Its a trap.
2. Don't try to lean into the bathtub to plug the drain. You'll fall.
3. Fight the urge to dance. Just don't do it.
4. You cannot properly keep yourself warm in 8 degree weather. The coat won't fit. You are going to be cold.
5. You cannot tie your shoes. Its just a fact. Can you say, "slip ons?"
6. It is not possible to get to the toilet paper if it is on the holder. Period.
And I just read an article on rehabbing labral tears. It said 9 months to a year after surgery before the shoulder feels normal. Excuse me while I go sob....
I am working a puzzle, although it's hard to lean over a table with the sling. Sitting in hard-backed chairs or chairs with no backs is a challenge. I am getting better at writing a few words with my left hand and am looking forward to using my passive range of motion chair starting at the end of the week. For 6 hours per day.
Here are some things that I found out the hard way not to do while in this condition:
1. Don't try to spread jam on your English muffin with one hand. Its a trap.
2. Don't try to lean into the bathtub to plug the drain. You'll fall.
3. Fight the urge to dance. Just don't do it.
4. You cannot properly keep yourself warm in 8 degree weather. The coat won't fit. You are going to be cold.
5. You cannot tie your shoes. Its just a fact. Can you say, "slip ons?"
6. It is not possible to get to the toilet paper if it is on the holder. Period.
And I just read an article on rehabbing labral tears. It said 9 months to a year after surgery before the shoulder feels normal. Excuse me while I go sob....
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