May 3, 2012 --- 1 Week Post Op
Stitches removed today and butterfly bandages applied. I had right shoulder rotator cuff surgery on April 26, 2012.
For the past year and a half I’ve had problems with my right arm. As time passed I was less able to use my right arm and had more pain upon using it. I attempted to get back into salsa dancing, but was unable to comfortably do the turns or any movements with my right hand in the air. When it became difficult to reach the steering wheel with my right hand without assistance from my left I had an MRI.
It was shocking to hear that I needed surgery. I never expected that. Since my trip to Ireland was already planned I decided to go ahead with my trip and have the surgery upon my return. Too bad I have a tendency to ignore pain, not go to doctors and hope for the best.
May 3, 2012 --- 1 Week Post Op
Stitches removed today and butterfly bandages applied. I had right shoulder rotator cuff surgery on April 26, 2012.
For the past year and a half I’ve had problems with my right arm. As time passed I was less able to use my right arm and had more pain upon using it. I attempted to get back into salsa dancing, but was unable to comfortably do the turns or any movements with my right hand in the air. When it became difficult to reach the steering wheel with my right hand without assistance from my left I had an MRI.
It was shocking to hear that I needed surgery. I never expected that. Since my trip to Ireland was already planned I decided to go ahead with my trip and have the surgery upon my return. Too bad I have a tendency to ignore pain, not go to doctors and hope for the best.