eeneR 3 #1 May 5, 2005 Well...after having talked to the Doc on Monday...It looks like infact I do need to have shoulder surgery Things are pretty much set that May 20th I will be going under the knife to repair the damage to my shoulder. They will be repairing both a torn Rotator cuff and a torn labrum. Big picture on this is yes I could leave it be...and it would be ok for someone with a basic life. However that is not what I want. I want to be able to climb, I want to be able to skydive and everything else. I do not want to walk around with parts of my shoulder torn. So of course I opted to take the surgery route, be down for the next 6 months while it heals knowing that in the long run...the big picture if you will...my shoulder will not be damaged anymore. My season is pretty much gone now. But I will be back in the air as soon as I can be. That there is a promise!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #2 May 5, 2005 It will pay off as long as you follow your Dr's instructions and are diligent with your physical therapy! Best of luck from one shoulder surgery patient to another! Let me know if I can do anything for you. I don't think you mentioned before...are you having arthroscopic or open shoulder surgery? _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #3 May 5, 2005 Quoteare you having arthroscopic or open shoulder surgery? Doc is pretty confident this will all be done arthroscopic...thank god. That will help keep recovery time down, though it is still not gonna be fun.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idlewild70 0 #4 May 5, 2005 QuoteQuoteare you having arthroscopic or open shoulder surgery? Doc is pretty confident this will all be done arthroscopic...thank god. That will help keep recovery time down, though it is still not gonna be fun. shoulder injuries sucks. I have floating cartilage in my right shoulder that needs to be removed and my rotator cuff needs to be fixed as well. then my left shoulder the doc might want to operate as well to fix it from when i dislocated it.-Fish Blue skies, Soft landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #5 May 5, 2005 Think of it as an excuse to get really fun painkillers. _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 May 5, 2005 QuoteBig picture on this is yes I could leave it be...and it would be ok for someone with a basic life. However that is not what I want. I want to be able to climb, I want to be able to skydive and everything else. I do not want to walk around with parts of my shoulder torn. That's kind of how I felt when I made the decision to have surgery a year ago. And I hadn't even gone skydiving yet! Of course, my recovery period was a little shorter (about 3-4 months) but I still had to pass on some of the fun stuff I wanted to do last summer. Totally worth it, though - I'm pain free and don't really worry about it anymore. Good luck!"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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #7 May 5, 2005 QuoteThat's kind of how I felt when I made the decision to have surgery a year ago. And I hadn't even gone skydiving yet! Of course, my recovery period was a little shorter (about 3-4 months) but I still had to pass on some of the fun stuff I wanted to do last summer. Totally worth it, though - I'm pain free and don't really worry about it anymore. Well for general activities he said about 3 months...but for high impact and full contact I will prolly need 6 months to heal. Time will tell as everyone is different. They told me 6 months plus on my ACL and I was done in 4. I just have to be a good girl and follow doctors orders And that is it right there...I want it fixed now, dont want to screw around and do more damage to it that might not be as fixable as this is.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 May 5, 2005 I had shoulder surgeries in 2000, 2001, and 2003. They suck, and there's quite a bit of pain afterwards, but in the long run they're worth it. Take your PT seriously and you can shorten the rehab time substantially. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #9 May 5, 2005 My offer to fix ya up still stands.......a little J& B weld and some duct tape.....poof...your good to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #10 May 5, 2005 I'm sorry eeneR. You can always come camp out here during a hurricane if you get bored. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #11 May 5, 2005 But you'll still be good for November right? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #12 May 5, 2005 Thanks guys... As for November, im holding out hope, but it really depends on how rehab goes... and my Job...She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #13 May 5, 2005 Remeber your still supposed to hang at the DZ whenever possible. I still have that sammich maker/grape peeler position open. Very low impact work that will keep your spirits up.Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #14 May 5, 2005 QuoteRemeber your still supposed to hang at the DZ whenever possible. I still have that sammich maker/grape peeler position open. Very low impact work that will keep your spirits up. I think you have that backwards there Rainbo..I'm the one that needs the sammich maker and grape peeler/feeder Im only gonna have one arm for a lil bit and it will be my left one!!! and im right handed I'm gonna need a bib when I eat food with a fork Though I did manage doing that for b-fast one morning in FL ok...ate left handed She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #15 May 5, 2005 I think you're choice in going under the knife is a good one....I wish i had the same option with my shoulder... It really kinda sux when the doc tells you that he cant do anything for you but give you more pain killers.... and tell you that you'll just have to work with it...HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #16 May 6, 2005 It sucks that you need surgery and will be out for the season, but look at it this way, it's not permanent AND you'll be healed in time for the next tunnel camp. And, I'm sure that we can come up with a few whuffo things to do to keep you occupied. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #17 May 6, 2005 QuoteAnd, I'm sure that we can come up with a few whuffo things to do to keep you occupied. That right there is what scares me She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #18 May 6, 2005 Better to get it fixed now so that you're 100%."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #19 May 6, 2005 You can always head out this way, you know me, I'll keep you out of troubleMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #20 May 6, 2005 QuoteYou can always head out this way, you know me, I'll keep you out of trouble [dainty annoying voice] Oh how divine! we shall sit out on the patio sipping tea and chatting about the neighbors wearing little white frilly dresses, hats, and gloves! [/dainty annoying voice] NOT Bwahahaha...I'm sorry that is funny...you keeping me out of trouble! roflmao! Hon you know damn well when I come out there...it is TO GET INTO TROUBLE!!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #21 May 6, 2005 Hearing all this I believe we should plan a trip out to see Mar this summer. I'm sure I could keep you both out of trouble. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #22 May 6, 2005 QuoteHearing all this I believe we should plan a trip out to see Mar this summer. I'm sure I could keep you both out of trouble. Bwahahahaha oh yea... the three of us...the purity of innocence! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #23 May 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteHearing all this I believe we should plan a trip out to see Mar this summer. I'm sure I could keep you both out of trouble. Bwahahahaha oh yea... the three of us...the purity of innocence! Yeah, right! But it does have the makings of one hell of a fantasy ... (not that I would know anything about that, it's just that one reads other's posts) Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #24 May 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteHearing all this I believe we should plan a trip out to see Mar this summer. I'm sure I could keep you both out of trouble. Bwahahahaha oh yea... the three of us...the purity of innocence! My point EXACTLY. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #25 May 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteHearing all this I believe we should plan a trip out to see Mar this summer. I'm sure I could keep you both out of trouble. Bwahahahaha oh yea... the three of us...the purity of innocence! My point EXACTLY. Hrrm...or do we go somewhere a lil less trouble...and a lil more...er um...wholesome.... I dunno maybe a small place just outside the Tahoes or maybe some quaint lil place in the desert on the west coast! That would be Reno or VegasShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
