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Awshit
Jan 24, 2020 6:15:37 GMT -5
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Post by bobathon on Jan 24, 2020 6:15:37 GMT -5
I fell yesterday. 99 94/100 sure I tore my unrepaired rotator cuff. Insurance will cover the work, but goddamn it, the recovery is minimum 6 months, and the first 12 weeks in a sling. 12 weeks. FML.
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Awshit
Jan 24, 2020 9:30:28 GMT -5
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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Jan 24, 2020 9:30:28 GMT -5
Duuuuuuuuude that sucks! They have to do an MRI first or is it a done deal?
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Awshit
Jan 24, 2020 9:47:54 GMT -5
Post by minx on Jan 24, 2020 9:47:54 GMT -5
Oh man, that does suck. Friend in Canada fall and shattered her shoulder. I don't know how, but they manipulated it all into place without surgery. But it was a long and painful recovery. (BTW, she was happy to forgo the surgery - they did say that she could get a second opinion on it if she wanted)
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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Jan 24, 2020 9:50:28 GMT -5
I just remembered. That's your drinking shoulder too. Dammit!
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Awshit
Jan 24, 2020 14:13:22 GMT -5
Post by minx on Jan 24, 2020 14:13:22 GMT -5
I have some reusable silicon straws if you need one  |
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Awshit
Jan 24, 2020 16:56:28 GMT -5
Post by k9krap on Jan 24, 2020 16:56:28 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this. Let me know if there’s anything you need. I have pulleys, elastic bands, etc.
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Awshit
Jan 25, 2020 7:01:47 GMT -5
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Post by bobathon on Jan 25, 2020 7:01:47 GMT -5
Thanks, everyone.
I have the pulleys and such from the surgery I had on the OTHER wing. That's why I know it's a long recovery. Surgery takes 20 or 30 minutes, and recovery is 6 months to a year!
I have to dance like a monkey for insurance. So, I got an xray that we all know will not show the soft tissue damage. Mmmm, tasty roentgens! Then when it shows nothing, I can get the MRI. Monday I'll figure out if I have to see my PCP before the MRI or f I can just get it and take it to the ortho.
On the plus side, I have a good range of motion, it's just really painful and weak.
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Awshit
Jan 25, 2020 12:49:16 GMT -5
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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Jan 25, 2020 12:49:16 GMT -5
I mean, maybe it's not totally hosed (confirmed by MRI) and some PT to avoid surgery for now?
You might have to get that BP issue under control before surgery too, right?
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Post by bobathon on Jan 25, 2020 15:21:41 GMT -5
Correct on both counts. That I have range is a good sign.
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Post by bobathon on Feb 6, 2020 6:59:52 GMT -5
So, I'm going to PT, yay! Clean enough bill of health.
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Post by Dave's Not Here Man on Feb 6, 2020 10:38:22 GMT -5
Good for you. Going under the knife again and the months of rehab would suck.
Insurance approved my transforaminal nerve block and I go Tuesday for that. It would be nice if that takes the pain down a few notches so I can get back in the treadmill. It's been too painful this week to get in there to do anything.
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Awshit
Feb 6, 2020 12:46:34 GMT -5
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Post by bobathon on Feb 6, 2020 12:46:34 GMT -5
I'm pulling for you!
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Awshit
Feb 6, 2020 14:03:50 GMT -5
Post by minx on Feb 6, 2020 14:03:50 GMT -5
For a second I thought this was the hand exercising thread.....
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