planning post surgery

[BikingNurse]

Happy Thanksgiving!

On a happy note, staples are usually much better go get out than stiches. they don't take as long and less discomfort (I work for a surgeon and I remove stitiches and staples all the time)

Secondly, I hope you start feeling better FAST. Yes, if your pain is not controled well, let your Dr. know. You should still be able to call the nurse -- I'm still at work just for patient calls right now.

and Finally, thanks for the preview. I'm having my shoulder decompression and an ablation done in december ---- on the same day.

Hope to hear about your progress

[Zen]

Whew!
Be thankful they broke up those adhesions while you were under.

I was wide awake when I had my knee joint adhesions done. Ow ow ow.

It's all down hill from here (isn't that what they always say?)

You go out for dinner and I'll see you at next year's Goose Chase

[withm]

yes it was an "open" procedure. If I can get the pix smaller, Ill post one but it's not for the squeamish.

I had Vicodin before the procedure, and now they gave me percoset, so I should be covered with drugs. But sleeping is really difficult - there is no comfortable position for more than 20 minutes at a time.

Mostly Im a little concerned about starting PT with the staples still in place. Is this really a good idea?

Our 1st 2restaurant choices turn out to be closed tomorrow so we willl roast a chicken. I taught my sister how to make the artisan bread in 5 minutes a day and her 1st loaf came out great tonight so her confidence has had a huge boost.

Hope you all have a nice and pain free TG!

[Kiwi Stoker]

Re driving.

I started driving after 6 weeks as I needed to get to work. I have an automatic car. It's amazing that even though you can eat/talk on your phone (not that you are supposed to), driving with one had all the time is very difficult. Things like putting on the indicator and turning the wheel for full lock etc are pretty bad. It took about 3 months before I could have both hands on the wheel in the 2 and 10 positions. Your car insurance could be invalid if you have an accident while driving one handed so be very careful and check into things before you start driving.

And going back to work while still taking pain killers. You will really find out how weak and tired you are. I almost curled up under my desk after lunch every day as I was so tired and sore. I had a clamp on computer wrist holder which I used to support my arm. I also took a pillow and used a chair with arm rests.

Anyway best of healing and be kind to yourself. Also don't be worried about asking people (work collegues etc) for help.