Thanks - it’s a shoulder, so one of those “Either live with bone-on-bone pain for the next 30 years, or get the surgery and hope” kind of deals.
I had an unexpected… medical detour that delayed getting the shoulder done, and you’re 100% right about things being compensated for. The shoulder was planned for a couple of weeks ago, and then some other stuff happened, and I’m noticing simple things like using I can use my other hand to turn a doorknob, but then need a foot to actually push the door open - until I was recovering from something else and cognizant of additional pain, I had no idea I’d even been doing that sort of thing.
All other things being equal, after surgery and PT, I’d be happy with getting back to around 80%. At that point, the (relatively weak, apparently) joint will be able to save my tail in a pinch. - right now, I am sworn off of all alcohol and any meaningful activity if I wake up in the middle of the night because if I fall and further damage the shoulder, it gets exponentially worse. Not that I’m planning to be a falling-down-drunk post-recovery, but it’s the principle of it. Just walking outside for a smoke before going back to bed requires some thought and risk consideration. It’s a whole new world I’d never even considered.
I figured it was a shoulder because I have known too many people who’ve been athletes or labor workers who’s shoulders just decide to dip out. You know that kind of pain, over an extended period of time I swear is what kills people. I’ve seen folks in their 60s leave this mortal coil from bone on bone. Augh. Even just the though gives me the heebs.
You know going into this, especially with the current drug climate (have no idea where you’re at - just guessing the US) - it’s really good to have a solid plan. Cause you might not have enough pain support, and you know where people go when that happens. And then you flop and fuck up. I knew a guy once who was on one of those knee scooters and I don’t exactly know how but he ended up falling off and bashing his knee then having to redo the surgery and doubling his recovery time. So yeah, please take care of yourself. But also you know - pills and alcohol are the ingredients for a bad time. But also access to things you need (iffin’ you’re a regular nicotine user and not a smoke while you drink kind of person) - might have to shift while you’re in bed. You know, like thinking about grabbing a vape for the time being.
You’re gunna be fine though, I can feel it. You’ve got a solid head. So all the best, and you’ve got this.
(p.s. - on the delay thing - if it’s the medical system, it’s just how it is now a days. If it’s personal stuff - I hope you’ve got it covered. Either way, setting yourself up for this big todo and it being delayed is a mess. But I hope it’s on your terms. GL again and kick ass in PT you BEAST!)
Thanks - it’s a shoulder, so one of those “Either live with bone-on-bone pain for the next 30 years, or get the surgery and hope” kind of deals.
I had an unexpected… medical detour that delayed getting the shoulder done, and you’re 100% right about things being compensated for. The shoulder was planned for a couple of weeks ago, and then some other stuff happened, and I’m noticing simple things like using I can use my other hand to turn a doorknob, but then need a foot to actually push the door open - until I was recovering from something else and cognizant of additional pain, I had no idea I’d even been doing that sort of thing.
All other things being equal, after surgery and PT, I’d be happy with getting back to around 80%. At that point, the (relatively weak, apparently) joint will be able to save my tail in a pinch. - right now, I am sworn off of all alcohol and any meaningful activity if I wake up in the middle of the night because if I fall and further damage the shoulder, it gets exponentially worse. Not that I’m planning to be a falling-down-drunk post-recovery, but it’s the principle of it. Just walking outside for a smoke before going back to bed requires some thought and risk consideration. It’s a whole new world I’d never even considered.
I figured it was a shoulder because I have known too many people who’ve been athletes or labor workers who’s shoulders just decide to dip out. You know that kind of pain, over an extended period of time I swear is what kills people. I’ve seen folks in their 60s leave this mortal coil from bone on bone. Augh. Even just the though gives me the heebs.
You know going into this, especially with the current drug climate (have no idea where you’re at - just guessing the US) - it’s really good to have a solid plan. Cause you might not have enough pain support, and you know where people go when that happens. And then you flop and fuck up. I knew a guy once who was on one of those knee scooters and I don’t exactly know how but he ended up falling off and bashing his knee then having to redo the surgery and doubling his recovery time. So yeah, please take care of yourself. But also you know - pills and alcohol are the ingredients for a bad time. But also access to things you need (iffin’ you’re a regular nicotine user and not a smoke while you drink kind of person) - might have to shift while you’re in bed. You know, like thinking about grabbing a vape for the time being.
You’re gunna be fine though, I can feel it. You’ve got a solid head. So all the best, and you’ve got this.
(p.s. - on the delay thing - if it’s the medical system, it’s just how it is now a days. If it’s personal stuff - I hope you’ve got it covered. Either way, setting yourself up for this big todo and it being delayed is a mess. But I hope it’s on your terms. GL again and kick ass in PT you BEAST!)