My Wings Are Going to Be Clipped :{

[JENNR8R 0]

I've having the first of two shoulder surgeries tomorrow morning. Do you have any words of wisdom on how to function during the recovery period?

For instance, how am I supposed to put deodorant on if I can't lift my arm?

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[Royd 0]

Here's wishing you a good, fast recovery. Only to go back and do it again.

[mamajumps 0]

Hugs sweetie! I wish you a fast recovery! No advice on the the pit stick question tho... sorry!

[mnealtx 0]

Having been there and done that (3rd degree A/C joint separation):

Spray on deodorant! You can "give a spritz" while you're doing your 'finger walks' up the wall!

Seriously, though... *DO* those passive exercises!! They'll keep everything limber and prevent them from binding up, so your recovery time will be MUCH quicker and less painful.

Good luck!!

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[Jewels 0]

I'll be thinking of you! Take good care. At least we'll get to see a lot of you online while you heal!

Julie

TPM Sister #102

[tmaricle55 0]

**BIG HUG** Get well soon!

Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres.
Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny!

[LisaH 0]

For instance, how am I supposed to put deodorant on if I can't lift my arm?

I'll do it for you.

Good luck sweetie. I'll be thinking about you.
(((HUGS)))

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[cocheese 0]

Jen, you're awesome. You can do anything.

[BIGUN 1,443]

If you're wings are going to get clipped, then you must be an Angel.
And everyone knows Angels smell like freshly baked cookies.



Was that cool or was that cool?

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[peregrinerose 0]

The deodorant question is soooo easy Jennifer, I can't believe you didn't think of it yourself... all you need is a cabana boy to do it for you

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[JENNR8R 0]

THAT was cool! And you're right, I'm an angel.

Although, I plan on using my 'Boobie Smell' with the pretty little pills, so you may have trouble smelling the cookies.

Thanks everyone for all of the good wishes.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[Squeak 17]

you will be fine though this Jen,
Find a special someone to help with your dressing and personal matters, someone with a gentle touch

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[JENNR8R 0]

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The deodorant question is soooo easy Jennifer, I can't believe you didn't think of it yourself... all you need is a cabana boy to do it for you

Doh! You're right! Is it too late to take applications? I wonder what Harold is up to? He can dole out the pretty little pills too.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[peregrinerose 0]

If Harold can't make it, maybe Bondage Elmo could make an appearance?

Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda

[JENNR8R 0]

Find a special someone to help with your dressing and personal matters, someone with a gentle touch

I'm really blessed in this area. I had two skydivers fighting over the "privilege" of taking me to the hospital and spending the night to take care of me.

The first one had shoulder surgery last June and knows exactly what I'll be going through. She said she could show me how to put on my bra.

The second was my favorite AFF instructor. He said he only knows how to take bras off, so she wins.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[popsjumper 2]

Oh Jenn, I was soooo hoping you wouldn't have to go through all that.

Deodorant? Hmmmpf...
-Try washing the arm that's NOT cut. (No fix)
-Try cutting that big juicy steak. (Pick up the entire thing with your fork and gnaw on it.)
-Try tying your shoes. (Think velcro)

Now that I've made you really happy, you can still operate that margarita blender with one hand.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[JENNR8R 0]

-Try tying your shoes.

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Tying shoes! I hadn't thought of that. That's a tough one. There goes wearing comfortable shoes to work.

I'm going to milk this disability thing to the hilt. I've told the people at work that I'm wearing comfortable clothes to the office every day.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[pop 0]

You need to hire a Cabana Boy to deal with any issues that may arise from lack of arm movement. My god how will you ever "please" yourself during the recovery period?

wish you the best throughout the surgery and recovery, and even after

7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer

[mccallj 0]

How to recover from shoulder surgery: demerol and fentanyl.

“Last week I helped my friend stay put. It's a lot easier than helping someone move. I just went over to his house and made sure that he did not start to load his shit into a truck.”

[Broke 0]

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For instance, how am I supposed to put deodorant on if I can't lift my arm?

Use a spray on

Divot your source for all things Hillbilly.
Anvil Brother 84
SCR 14192

[NWFlyer 2]

Things I remember from my shoulder surgery time ...


--Find a big, baggy shirt or sweater to bring with you to wear after surgery - if yours is like mine, you'll have a nerve blocker and will be totally immobilized when you leave. It'll be more comfy if you can have a shirt on that you can put your good arm through and that can just stretch over your immobilized shoulder. Same goes for a coat - something easy to slip on one arm and drape over the other shoulder.
--Have easy-to-prepare food around that you can carry to the table with one hand.
--Give yourself a couple days of downtime - don't plan on being back at work the next day.
--Let your friends take care of you!

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[JENNR8R 0]

--Let your friends take care of you!

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That's the toughest piece of advice yet.

What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy
ones? -- Monday.

[ladydyver 0]

Good luck on your surgery Jen.....we will be sending good vibes your way for a speedy recovery. Keep on top of your pain and don't "tough" it out - go to physical therapy .....and accept the help from those around you.

DPH # 2
"I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~
I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc!

[ACMESkydiver 0]

Sorry, no great advice as I haven't ever had shoulder problems (knocking on wood! )

Take care and heal fast!!

~Jaye
Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action.

[NWFlyer 2]

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--Let your friends take care of you!

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That's the toughest piece of advice yet.

Yeah, girl, you're preaching to the choir... I don't know if you'll be so fortunate, but for me, my shoulder surgery was a lot of buildup - and then not that big a deal. I was told to expect all kinds of pain and I had very little. I took percocet the first night because I was afraid the nerve blocker would wear off and I'd wake up screaming in pain... but I really had very little pain and managed it with aleve. I found myself forgetting that I was recovering and carrying bags of groceries upstairs using my bad arm.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke