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[danceswithgary]

Sorry for the lack of comments lately. I find it very tiring to type one handed. I injured my left shoulder in Sept, had a shot of cortisone and pt which only made it worse. Finally had an mri on Xmas eve and it showed 3 torn and retracted tendons or, as the kid said, I really fucked it up. I go in next week to discuss next steps which will likely be surgery and months of limited use and pt. yay

Gary isn't happy because it could interfere with his skiing, so he's taken two ski trips since the 26th. One 5 days in Michigan and Canada, and now on a 5 day in Vermont. I just do what I can with one hand and leave the rest for him to handle when he's here. He'll squeeze in days at Bristol when he's back. With luck I'll be past the acute period and can manage alone so he doesn't have to cancel his Colorado trip. I have already ruined his retirement because I can't travel with him. Ruining his skiing too...sigh.

And I've reached my limit on typing. Back to being invisible and reading all the things online and watching all the things on hulu, amazon prime, and netflix with pups all around me and an icepack on my aching shoulder.

Comments

[goddess47]

Awww... not that I can do a lot, but I'm less than an hour away if you need help... don't hesitate to ask... worse case, if Gary wants to go away, I can spend the day with you so you don't have to be totally alone and not able to do stuff...

Let me know!

[mific]

((Sends you careful hugs! ))

[danceswithgary]

😊

[danceswithgary]

thanks for the kind offer 😘

[irish_dragon]

Well, that does suck. Was it a stage 3/4 separation of the AC joint.

If you want me to shut up about this just ignore me. Anyway, Have you thought about massage? Mainly massage geared towards the muscular tissue that is pulling the shoulder, which would be the pectoralis, subclavius, and upper traps. The tightness may start in the shoulder, but I've seen many people with shoulder issue have it travel to the hips and neck. Through the Traps that shoulder is connected to pretty much everything (directly or indirectly).

[danceswithgary]

massage is not feasible

[shaddyr]

Oh, that sucks so much! I'm sorry you have to deal with this.

Take care of yourself and post a one line "I'm still alive!" when you can. We do miss you!

[danceswithgary]

😊

[beaudicca83]

Sorry to hear that :( I was wondering why you weren't showing up on the feeds. I really hope you figure out something that will give you comfort and any upcoming procedures help.

I don't do a great deal of typing - mostly copy/paste - but it's worth sitting up to post the important things, ha :)

Jules

[tarlanx]

Damn! I hope it heals quickly... and it's unfair of you to blame yourself as these things happen! I'm sure Gary can survive and plan plenty more ski trips now he has retired.