Hi There

[denise3606]

Hi There, I am finally back on this great web site..I have had such a hard time getting back on..So much has happened...I had rotar cuff surgery January 14th..That has to be the worst thing I have ever had..The pain is unbelievable...I think I have been doing too much and I pray I have not done anymore damage...I am 257 days but I did take pain meds for a little over a week and on the second week I wanted more than my normal dose so I threw them away and just use Alieve..Physical therapy is so painful...I am supposed to go three times a week,but can only go once because I can't afford it..I am depressed,but I think this is normal for what I am going through...I am 67 now and I feel so old. I am still walking every day..Hope all is well with all of you...Hugs

[clogger70]

My Dr. took me off hormones at about the same age, but I had no problems and I'll be 74 in May right after this surgery, so those days are over:) When I broke my shoulder my fear was when would I be able to swing dance. My orthopedic Dr. did not know what that was so I googled a picture of what my arm would do and he said oh, a year. I was dancing in 5 mo, but it is that bone that is now not working in shoulder, so I will be careful. I know pain and therapy is hard but it does work. This is not how I planned my old age!!

[denise3606]

Oh my gosh, you will probably do a better job in doing what the doctor says..I took my sling off in a week..Big mistake..Don't do that...Of course I had to cook and bake..Then I thought I was going to die..Oh well,,I don't think I will ever learn..I am having some issues right now with my hormones..My doc is taking me off them because she says I am too old..I have tapered like she said and now I have not had any in 4 days..I am going into a depression and the hot flashes are driving me nuts...Maybe I do need them...Any advice would be greatly appreciated...I am so so so so happy to be back here..Hugs

[clogger70]

Hi Denise, been watching to here how you are doing, so sorry for your pain and will keep you in my prayers! I found out in Jan. I have to have a total shoulder replacement and am sch for May 14. I am very nervous about it, it is the shoulder I broke in 4 places in Jan. 2008, so I know a little of what to expect. I am on day 10 of no pain meds, I want my tolerance down  by surgery, and hope after healed to stop completely. I do not abuse, but it does not matter, 2 or 3 a day for almost 2 years, with some stops, is still withdrawal and I just hate them.

[Dane74]

Hi Sweetie, welcome back!!!!  You sure are a spit fire, and i missed your posts around here.  Congrats on riding the meds, i heard by many that the surgery is painful as well as recovery so you are doing great.  Denise, take it easy, be kind to yourself, take it SLOW, i know its hard for you, but it will be so beneficial to you.  Congratulations to you my friend!!!!!

[VICourageous]

Yahooooo for Youuuuu!!! I am so Happy for You! Glad to see that you have checked in.
It does get harder to detox off this crapp as we get older..lol
Very, Very, Very Proud of YOU!!
Your my inspiration.
Bless

[denise3606]

Kyle, I have always loved your posts. You inspire me..Many time in the beginning they made me cry..I love that you are a no nonsense guy...I had my surgery almost 3 months ago. and of course I only wore my sling a week..I just hope I have not hurt myself..I cry when I leave physical therapy. I can only go once a week because I can't afford any more...I am depressed and feel a little hopeless being force to sit back at my age...I usually have lots of energy and I have had to really slow down on cooking and baking..Love Love that..I know this too shall pass..I take two alieve before I go to PT..I am rambling..Hugs

[kyle505]

You are my hero...I too had rotator cuff surgery, and I could never have dumped my meds like you did. Amazing. You've really raised the bar and should be very proud of yourself. Yeah - the post op depression is normal, so don't fret.
Anyway, my message isn't very profound but I just had to tell you that you did an amazing thing.
K

[dominosarah]

I am so glad to see you back Denise!!  Congrats on all that clean time!!!

I have heard others say that surgery is painful.  Rome wasnt built in a day so take this time to heal.

You are 67 yrs young and getting better!!

[denise3606]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Yes it is much harder when we are older and it is true that as an addict we are able to withstand more pain than regular people...The worst pain is getting off the crap...Hugs

[clean_in_ks]

Welcome back Denise!!  So good to see your name pop up!

So your surgery is behind you now....please take Nonight's advise and baby your shoulder/arm.  You have a tendency to push yourself too hard...just give yourself permission to take it slow and allow for healing, ok?

You did great with the pain meds and listening to that still small voice inside of you.  As addicts, we really can handle more pain than we think we can.  The old "us" competes with the new clean "us"....and medical procedures test us to the MAX!!  You are doing REALLY GOOD Denise!!

HUGE congrats on 257 DAYS!!!!!!  Accepting your current limitations until you heal some more will bless you more than you can imagine.  Once again, read what Nonights said above.....if you can only afford one PT session a week, have your physical therapist give you home exercises and more tips so that you heal up as quickly as possible.

It's ok not to be "doing" all the time....I have a VERY hard time with that one myself.  If we listen to our bodies.....accept that we heal slower as we grow older.....and feed our spirits LOTS of food.....in time.....we find ourselves in a new place we have never been before.

8 and a half months clean is something to CELEBRATE girl~

[denise3606]

I am doing that..The doctor is talking about doing my other one next year...It will never happen...I am so grateful I am back here..I really needed all of you...On the other note it has been really hard to type...That is better now..Holy Cow, what we put ourselves through..Hugs

[nonights]

Oh how I hated pt. Hi. I've had rotar cuff surgery with one screw. Honey take the time to really baby that arm. Use ice therapy to help with pain. Talk with pt therapist for stuff you can do at home and then be sure you do it. This will ensure no pain at all now and full use of arm. My operated on arm is better than arm not operated on.