Uhg! I need Shoulder Surgery........ again

Shadowfax

Shadowfax

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17 years ago I had my first shoulder surgery done to repair tendons and remove bone spurs that were pinching off the tendons. Four years later, I had to have the other one done minus the tendon repairs. These two surgeries and 2 others were the results of repetitive stress injuries from my last career. I was a Toolmaker/Machinist for 25 years and did lots of real heavy work as well as changing tools on Bridgeport machines hundreds of times a day, reaching overhead to do so.

I had zero issues with either of my shoulders until a few months ago when a contractor walked off the job after gutting a powder room. I did not have the time, patients or money to get more quotes and rehire someone to finish the work, so I did it all myself. All of the skim coating, sanding, and painting of walls and ceiling took it's toll and created another bout of severe tendonitis. The X-ray and MRI show regrowth of bone spurs and more tendon damage and I have been in pain/discomfort since August.

My Ortho says I need the surgery now, or 2 months tops, but of course surgery is his food and beer. I have a planned Cross Country Ski trip to Stowe in March, but was informed that my Xcountry Ski days are over, as that motion is another repetitive motion that effects my issues. I hope I can still Snow Shoe since arms are used more for stability compared to Xcountry Skiing.

I am trying to push this out until after my March trip, but not sure I will last that long. If I can stop doing things that irritate the condition, I may be able to, but raking leaves, turning over gardens, and shoveling snow may get in my way.

Oh well, just venting my frustrations here
 
So sorry to hear Bryan. That sucks. Living with long term pain is no fun.


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Mr Peabody said:
Bummer, sorry to hear that. Can a steroid shot possibly help until March?
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I got one a month ago that helped and will do another if I have to so I can wait a few months for the repairs.

On top of it all, my Insurance is changing for next year so it will all cost me lots more out of pocket cash.
 
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Hope you get the surgery done soon.


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Brian,

I am so sorry to read this. I hope you recover quickly.
 
Odyssey said:
Brian, what you describe is life! What we talk about on this forum is what we want life to be.

I am so sorry for your pain.
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Ain't Life a Bitch! It does suck getting older, and I am only 55 until next month.

Thanks for the well wishes, gentlemen. I am going to try and keep it at bay for a few months to see if it will calm down. If we get a light winter without a lot of snow, I may be OK til April after my vacation.
 
Brian take care of your shoulder while you're still a 55 year old kid. You have many more years ahead. Gotta think about moving audio equipment around later unless you want to settle for cans only ;)
 
Sorry to hear this Brian.

My advice, take 2 Tumeric ( with BioPerine) tablets/capsules daily with a main meal and at night on an empty stomach take a dose of Proteolytic systemic enzymes. Both things will treat internal inflammation and the enzymes will help speed tissue repair. It may not be curative, but will stem further damage and keep you comfortable until you do surgery to repair structural damage.
 
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