absent for a bit
 

will be having shoulder surgery tomorrow. Since i use AFOs & crutches or my wheelchair to be mobile, it means I will be immobile and somewhat out of commission for approx 8 weeks. Will try to lurke, but henpecking one handed while on painkillers might not be my wisest move. Ought to make wrapping Christmas gifts "interesting" ;)

Fel free to talk about me and make up all sorts of stories ROTF LMBO

Oh, we HAVE been talking about you and I thought the stories were True, lol!

Good luck on your shoulder surgery. Hope you are able to keep us updated with the use of your other hand. :hug:

I don't know, Jane. I think "henpecking while on pain killers" could be very entertaining to us! Have a heart!

Best of luck and care w your surgery.
ANN

Yes, what Ann said..LOL!!

Good luck with your surgery. I will pray and hope for your best outcome..:hug:

Good luck with the surgery......and I'll be lookin' for your "henpecking while on pain meds" posts! :D

Take it easy after surgery; it's like a surge in all those nerve endings you forgot you have...be easy & ask for help often.

Worse case senario...you can tie a cord around your head & tape a pencil to your nose to type...it's not as easy as it sounds...but, hey, if you're on good pain meds; you'll hardly feel it! JK!!
:Good-Luck:

Good luck with the surgery. My daughter loves my posts on face book at night after I have taken an Ambien.

Good luck with the surgery-thoughts and prayers for your quick recovery:hug:

Hope all goes well with the surgery, and you heal quickly!

Good luck with the surgery! Rest a lot so you'll heal faster! :hug:

Thinking about you Jane and hoping all went well with your surgery. Let us know, when you are able to do so (drunk or not:D)

Keeping you in my prayers..:hug:

Who knows what person may be getting what gift! Surprise surprise!!!!

jane here- home, surgeon found a disaster but fixed it all. Shoulder hurts but dilaudid makes me not givw a da**. I have some machine called an Iceman--I LOVE the Iceman!! It will get you so cold and numbed up and makes life happy happy again. But, my husband and sis call it my leash as I am tethered to it and need them to disocnnect me so I can go potty.

Home PT is ordered. No weightbearing or certain moveents for 6-10weeks miniimum; means no crutches. I hate that! I have this massive brace/sling thing that comes intoa room before I do. Uncomfortable and ugly but it holds arm where doc wants it till nail anchor thingies get solidly in bone.

All in all, surgery was easy for me since they knocked me out and doped me up on narcotics. Now the fun begins. Dont like taking pain pills as they make me loopy and sleep for hours (my husbnad said he loves it when I take one LOL). Finally got a bath, can take a shower in 2 days.

DH washed my long hair in kitchen sink. We now have clean floors, counters, breakfast bar, cat etc. Water was everywhere and he used about 1/2 bottle each of shampoo and conditioner. Yikes. We are now calling him "Mr. Meee-Shelll" since he does hair haha

Getting tired so am headed off for a nap. hanks for all the good lucks and well wishes, will try to checkin in a few days. Please excuse the mistakes as my brain is a bit off and typing with left hand stinks.

:grouphug:

Jane, How are you doing? Getting better, I hope. I hope your Family and Close Friends make this a nice Holiday Season for you.:hug:

getting better more and more each day. Just re-read my post surgery entry- made me laugh out loud - I imagine I read/sounded like I was drunk :D

I am ahead of schedule ability-wise in PT. See MD tom AM. Hope I can loose the sling/brace contraption. I have really grown to hate that black monstrosity! Can't do a lot, but have learned to do many things left handed. If you want a good laugh, try making toast or a sandwich with your non-dominant hand only. I chase the bread all around the counter until I get it wedged against a corner:eek:

Seems like the last month has dragged and flown by - all at the same time. While I don't recommend shoulder surgery, it is a doable thing if you need it. Just keep looking forward and enjoy the break from household chores (no dishes, vaccuming, tub scrubbing, etc).

Think the surgeon will give me a permanent "No household duties for life" script????