A yucky operation
Well, what I suspected has been confirmed. I need an operation on my right shoulder.
The shoulder bone will be sawed off a little to make room for scar tissue inside my shoulder joint, the tear in the rotator cuff will be repaired, some tendons (?) will be re-attached to my shoulder and the little bits of bone that were ripped off my shoulder in the car accident will be removed from my arm. It's all going to happen next month.
Apparently, recovery will be a little painful. I'll need a sling 24/7 (except for showers) for about 6 weeks. After about 3 months, I can drive again if I feel up to it. In 6 months I might be able to start to use the shoulder like other people. It will take about 12 months or so for my shoulder to unfreeze. I'll need help to wash, dress, brush my hair etc. I can't hang out clothes, do the washing or carry anything. Once its done, I'll take a pic and publish it here. Hopefully I won't need the sling that has a cushion attached to keep your shoulder in place.
At least I like this surgeon and it isn't the first time he has done this on someone as young as me.
I'll have scar. I feel so vain to be upset about that, but I have always liked my shoulders, neck and jaw. Well maybe it will be an enjoyable scar. Sometimes, mileage can be gained from the reaction of others.
There is so much to do. I am madly training voice recognition software now. I will recuperate at Mum and Dad's. Then there is my immediate family. I have submitted the paperwork to the TAC. I need to take 3 months leave from study. I also have to arrange transport to and from the herd of doctors I see.
Ah well, that's life I guess *shrug*
The shoulder bone will be sawed off a little to make room for scar tissue inside my shoulder joint, the tear in the rotator cuff will be repaired, some tendons (?) will be re-attached to my shoulder and the little bits of bone that were ripped off my shoulder in the car accident will be removed from my arm. It's all going to happen next month.
Apparently, recovery will be a little painful. I'll need a sling 24/7 (except for showers) for about 6 weeks. After about 3 months, I can drive again if I feel up to it. In 6 months I might be able to start to use the shoulder like other people. It will take about 12 months or so for my shoulder to unfreeze. I'll need help to wash, dress, brush my hair etc. I can't hang out clothes, do the washing or carry anything. Once its done, I'll take a pic and publish it here. Hopefully I won't need the sling that has a cushion attached to keep your shoulder in place.
At least I like this surgeon and it isn't the first time he has done this on someone as young as me.
I'll have scar. I feel so vain to be upset about that, but I have always liked my shoulders, neck and jaw. Well maybe it will be an enjoyable scar. Sometimes, mileage can be gained from the reaction of others.
There is so much to do. I am madly training voice recognition software now. I will recuperate at Mum and Dad's. Then there is my immediate family. I have submitted the paperwork to the TAC. I need to take 3 months leave from study. I also have to arrange transport to and from the herd of doctors I see.
Ah well, that's life I guess *shrug*
posted by Juanita at 11:13 PM
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