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?