I got a lot of great thoughts from many of you about having surgery to fix my torn right rotator cuff, so I thought I'd update you all. The surgery took place this past Monday morning (19th) and went well. They fixed a few different problems. I came home Monday afternoon with an ice water pump, and a line in my neck for a pain blocker called ON-Q that dispenses an anesthetic meant to be used with other pain relief medicines. I took off the bandages yesterday and had a shower finally. The ON-Q ran out today and I removed the line in my neck (this is modern medicine - it's half DIY). Now I only have to deal with the sling for another 5 weeks or so and sleeping in a semi-sitting position (which I'm finding to be the worst part of it, aside from not being able to play). For pain I am taking ibuprofen and acetaminophen together, which is reportedly as effective as the opiate pain relievers while not having the risk of addiction. So far so good. The pain isn't bad generally unless I move my arm, and also while sleeping. Every little step is progress. I have a follow-up appointment on April 3, so by then I hope to be much improved. And then looking forward to PT probably in May.
Jack
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