Number 3. I need two month's of therapy to regain motion. (Yaay!!!) The MRI revealed that I had a frayed (not torn) rotator cuff. In two weeks, therapy begins. If after two months, I do not regain a satisfactory range of motion I will need surgery. But for now, I'm off the hook.
In the meantime, I have to wear a Velcro belt around my torso, which has two loops to secure my arm in place. I can work, but I need to be careful and not move my shoulder. Twice a day for thirty seconds, I hang my arm down and make a circular motion about the size of a dinner plate. I also have to do elbow, wrist and finger exercises to stay limber. I'm in no pain, except that my arm and shoulder feel somewhat sore especially when I wake up (I sleep sitting up because I'm afraid I'll roll over and do something stupid). Right now, it's just a big inconvenience (especially since it's gotten really cold and I can't close my coat to keep warm), but it's nothing I can't live with.
By the way, I've got a lot more cute pictures to share of the boys. Hope to download my camera in the next day or so.
6 comments:
That is great - glad you have a chance to avoid surgery...and you have a great sense of humor about all of this! Oh my!
WOW you have had quite a week! Sorry to hear about all the turmoil... But glad you don't need surgery right away. Thinkinhg of you.
bless your heart. Much love to you-it's cold here tomorrow-50 but feels like 47! BRRR!!!
YOU ARE A SUPER TROOPER.
I am so glad that it is the best of your choices. I am sure it still puts a kink into things but take it easy so that you won't need the surgery.
Let the men folk wait on you :)
I just read what happened to you and sorry to hear this news. I'm glad that you will possibly avoid surgery.
Take care!!!
Hugs,
Eileen
Glad to hear your news--I am glad it was just therapy.
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