for either of us!! It only cost us $5,000. to find out (there goes the new pool) but, when we were looking at all the expenses surgery, recovery and PT would total out to….we feel pretty darn lucky.
The DR was pretty shocked when she read my MRI results, she actually said “I woulda bet the farm it was torn”. Acute tendonitis. of my right rotator and bicep and yes, I am right handed of course . Mr. Fix-t’s is his left so, at least we can still hold hands. 
When we had the MRI’s they joked that we were the first husband and wife team they’d worked on. I said we’ve done everything else together for nearly 30 years & we didn’t want to break the pattern. Besides, Larry has needed his checked for a long time. This turned into one of those “I’ll go get checked if you do” situations. I had the dye injection first because, if I knew he was hurting in the process I would be out of there quicker than you could blink… never have it done, so he had me go first. The other thought was he wouldn’t have to lie to me and say it was “OK” Truthfully, turned out It wasn’t bad at all! Lot of pressure from the dye sauce and laying in an uncomfortable position but other than that…fine.
So, I’m still running around like a one winged chicken. Dr, said don’t use it & to let the meds do their thing. In the mean time, My house looks like a bomb went off in it & I’m calling the dust a “protective covering”
My left hand/arm is becoming educated but it sure is a slow & frustrating process.
At least I can still knit!
Have a great weekend!
Katie
I may have missed this somewhere along the line, but what caused your injury? I've had two frozen rotator cups, first the left and then the right. (Fun, huh?) But I was determined (I've been called bullheaded) to work through them with physical therapy and did. I haven't regained the backward motion (can't hook my bra in the back) but otherwise both shoulders are fine. Sure am glad to hear you can still knit!
ReplyDeleteOoops, that should have read rotator CUFFS up above. Obviously, my fingers weren't hooked to my brain. Or was it my brain wasn't hooked to my fingers??
DeleteOh MP! I know how painful those must be! I've wanted to start workin them but Dr says to let it rest...right now they are just to "hot" and need to be for a few months yet. Just as long as I can still work the garden it's all good. ight now if I lean over and have my arm just hang itputs me on the floor. If I keep my elbow tucked to my body I can use my forearm....If I could wear something other than button up mens shirts I would be happier too LOL!
DeleteI am so glad to hear your are both okay and don't need surgery! Funny how you can still knit though...I sure got a chuckle out of that one!
ReplyDeleteHey Deb! You were right, the dye injection wasn't to bad! Prayed my way through it. She actually said knitting and useing the forearm muscles was a form of PT...that kind I like LOL!
DeleteKatie,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear you both don't have to have surgery. Listen to the doctor and rest the total arm(s)!!!
A little dust won't hurt the house, just let it go. Take care of yourself!
Sandy, thanks for popping in. Yes, things have gone to @#$% in a handbasket here. Tryingto kinda keep up but it's really starting to show.
DeleteI'm so happy to hear you won't need surgery on your arm. I have been left handed for 2 years. It was challenging at first. One of the major pains being opening jars. I always wanted to turn the lid the wrong way. Now it's second nature.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you know your right hand will come back eventually.
Oh, you shame me in my whining! I was thinkin the other night even if it's never 100% a least I'll have some use and count my blessings. The weird thing is I've have to train my brain to *think* left weird huh?
DeleteWeird is right! It won't be long though and everything will rewire. On the plus side the brain CAN rewire itself. Over and over and over.
DeleteHey, no shame! A bit of whining can be a good thing. It helps release some steam, and I'm sure in this situation you have plenty of it to release.
Be well soon.