Sling et al

Sling et al

I don't want to remember Day 1.

Thursday at 10:45am I underwent arthroscopic surgery under the skilled hands of Dr Mel Boynton of the Vermont Orthopedic Clinic in Rutlnd VT. Surgery lasted approximately 1 hour. I addition to repairing severed rotator cuff tendons, Dr. Boynton also repaired a "shredded" biceps muscle and some minor bone damage.

Since the surgery, Mary and I have learned quite a lot in a short time. For instance...
- all my pants have buttons at the waist... Think about that for a minute as you try to learn how to do everything one handed over night.
- who knew touch typing was an essential skill?
- how come every time you get marginally comfortable, the bathroom calls? and it's corollary
- if there is a flat surface around the inn, try putting a sheet on it and let me know if it is comfortable,
- tell me again what the difference is between "IT F@#%ING HURTS!" and Pain Management?
- how come they put on childproof caps on you pain prescription bottle, even though they know you only can use one hand?

All in all, it has not been too bad. Mary might have a different opinion as I have been in and out of a narcotic haze caused by the pain medication for the last 3 days. But she seems to be holding up ok.

It is going to be an interesting week as I learn how to temporarily live with one hand. I should be in the sling 4-6 weeks with physical therapy lasting right thru to the fall. I'll try to hunt and peck out a few updates as we go along. So it goes...