I thin it normal for worrying to happen before facing surgery. It's going to be okay Nikko, we're all going to be here waiting when you get back and are able to post. We'll understand you won't be up to it right away and we'll be here for you when you're done with healing too. Hang in there, only a few days left.

Nikko

I am sending many positive waves. And I think you are one very strong
lady. I really think you will do just fine.

I'm here for you just as you and the others have been for me.

Donna

Thanks all......It's going to be done as an outpatient procedure, unless he finds more than expected. So, I should be home late next Wednesday afternoon. Which is good, because I don't want to be in the hospital.

Feeling better as far as the chest congestion, that Mucinex really works.
I still have it, but it is much better and I can tell it's going away.

I guess I am feeling this way because sooooooooooooooo many people have told me what a nightmare rotator cuff/shoulder surgery is, and how bad the pain is afterwards, and how long it takes to get your shoulder back, but with PT it should help.

Going to try and keep busy, if the pain doesn't do me in. The other day I had to take my mom to the Dr's and lifting her 4 wheel walker in and out of the car, plus I vacummed and washed the kitchen floor, well then yesterday, I spent most of it in bed, due to the pain from doing the things I did the day before.

Ok, enough of me complaining. Going to celebrate my birthday this weekend, since my surgery is the 10th, and my birthday is the 11th. Not in the mood, its just another day at this age......but what the hell.

Have a good Thursday, Hugs, Nikko
Sometimes there is no getting out of some things you have to do, as far as my mom's situation, and things around the house that drive me nuts if they aren't done.

can't you get your mother a helper from the department of aging? it goes by sliding scale and the cheapest is ninety cents an hour a think for four hours a day....
I THINK BIRTHDAYS ARE BIG DEALS.....YOURS ESPECIALLY
bobby

yes it's painful *says my dad* but think about what it's going to buy you instead. You are going to get movement and some strength back. And that's a big deal. Very exciting if you think about it.

(I am trying to help you keep positive. Is it working yet? LOL)

Hang in there honey. Waiting and anticipation is the very most worst part of life if you are anxiety prone. HANG ON!

And your birthday IS a big deal. Cause you are worth it.

I am trying to be more positive about it, I just can't handle pain, but I will the best I can, I will do the PT, I will get past this.

I may be a PIA in the mean time though.....LOL

I know I will be better in the long run, geesh the recovery is more of my worry, than the surgery.

Thanks everyone, Hugs, Nikko

nikko,

this surgery has come a long way in the last few years. being in the health club biz i have known hundreds who have this done.

it used to be huge scar, months of recoup and pt. now that is rarely the case. it's less invasive. little scars and more soreness than pain. ( from what members tell me)

the big thing is not to over do it. you are used to the pain and soreness you have now. from what members tell me, it's like that at first. make you feel like "what the heck...it's not fixed ". but then healing starts and the pain and range of motion comes back.

i tore mine years ago. back in my competing days. lots of pt and injections. so far no surgery.

sending you lots of healing prayers.

Hi,

You sound like you are doing a pretty good job of staying upbeat. It will help your recovery. Focus on each day at a a time and try not to look ahead too much.

Mari