Recuperating

It's been three weeks since my rotator cuff surgery and I'm still wearing my "buddy"(my sling), 24 hours a day except for showers and stretching exercises. May I give some advice to those who might have the same surgery? Beforehand, buy some elastic waistband pants that don't have to be fastened and shirts that don't have to be tucked in. It will make getting dressed a lot easier and without help. There is practically no way to tuck in a shirt tail and fasten your pants with one hand. After the surgery, I am not allowed to move my left arm with the muscles in that arm or shoulder. All stretching exercises are passive at this point. I am looking forward to going back to the doctor on Jan. 7, 2008, so maybe I can get rid of the sling at least. I still will not be allowed to lift anything with the left arm for four to six weeks after losing the sling. In spite of the surgery and recovery, I have had a wonderful Christmas holiday. My wife and family have been so helpful in doing things for me that I have been unable to do with one hand. I thank God for their compassion and help and for sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to earth to save me from my sins. How about you?

Out Patient Surgery

I finally broke down and scheduled my rotator cuff surgery, which should have been done about a year ago. The outpatient surgery went well, but the recovery time will take about 8 weeks. I have to wear a sling 24 hours a day, except for showering. After that I won't be able to pick up anything heavier than a coffee cup for another 4 weeks. The damage to the rotator cuff was not as bad as first thought, which would have taken 12 weeks total recovery time. After only 3 days, TV is already getting old. I may have to convert to computer time. I'm open for suggestions for a "one armed man" (not to be confused with the Fugitive.), with limited physical activity.