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I am really getting nervious!! I have had surgeries in the past. But this one I am scared. I have never been without the use of my shoulder and my arm before. And I have never been to the point that I couldn't be of some kind of help around the house. I am going to be totaly useless!! I am so right handed!! Dang I won'r even be able to open my own pepsi by myself. And my husband made a comment about wiping my self with my left hand. I tried it tonight, boy was that a weird feeling. And trying to feed my self left handed. I made a big mess. I don't know what I am going to do while my husband is at work and my daughter is in school and I am home alone. I really don't have anyone who can come and sit with me until my daughter gets home from school or my husband get home from work. This is going to be really hard for me.
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Hey, all. I woke up late for a doc app't. Good morning! *whoosh* And there's my vapor trail. Much hugs to all, and here's a hug to get us all going!
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Good morning.This is how it went last night.10 PMMe: (Hubby)? Lock it down, dude, it's bedtime.Hubby: OK, OK, (grumble grumble cuss).Me: You know if we have any tub cleaner?Hubby: Linen closet!Me (goes to linen closet which in lieu of door has a push-aside soft hanging door-like "door" that flaps a bit... Look up at top shelf where extra supplies are kept, above linens... Look down...)Me:...
You keep thinking positive.. I know i would be nervous too.. havent had surgery in along time.. I probably would be using my valium to stay calm.. sounds like you really nedd this surgery done..
will have you in my thoughts today.. and prayers.. please let us know how it went when you can.. god bless ya hun...:)
But you're intelligent. You'll get through it and be fine. Won't it be nice when it's all over?
Sending Hugs and Prayers
I too was freaked out. I thought for sure I'd end up with a dangling thumb....and it would turn into something that resembled a dogs dew claw. LOL.
But the surgery came and went. I was back to work (I was doing hair at the time) but I was instead doing receptionist work.
You'll be amazed at what your brain can do.
I was floored at this phenomenon. I was able to focus better using my left hand for so many things. And trust me, after a couple of days, you'll become a lefty at nearly everything (well, you'll be forced to) but it'll feel more natural...even wiping yourself.
To this day, I can do so much with my left arm. It made it a lot stronger. Now, I didn't always do the best work....but I was able to still be helpful.
If you can, treat yourself to someone washing your hair. Even if you head to a salon to have it done. A wash and blow dry should be fairly cheap.
Let others help you. THATs the hardest.
And a trick for the pepsi. Get cans. Use a butter knife as leverage and you can pop those puppies open faster than you could ever imagine.
I'll keep you in my prayers hun for a safe surgery and a speedy recovery.
Expect that you'll be down for a couple of days...then you'll be back into a somewhat normal routine. It'll be a new routine, but trust me, you'll be amazed at yourself!
Hugs!
Jen - the self proclaimed ambidextrous one =)
Had to quit smoking and my nerves are nerve to the max...
I have here my husband, my 15 year old son...my 21 year old daughter who is working and my grandson who will be 2 in may...
My house is going to fall apart...no body in this house cooks...my daughter cooks spaghetti its taste like paste....the morning starts at 5am...no one gets up unless i get them up...they dont even know how to use alarm clocks..my daughter hasnt even got someone to watch her son...after surgery when I come home I cant lift, bend or anything for a month....
then there are my dogs...no one will get up in the morning to let them out...I worry about them more than anyone else in the house..who is going to make the lunches do the laundry and all of that...hubby is taking his vacation when i come home but after that he has to work...I will be alone in the hospital for a week...Oh i take that back...when I am not drugged up I will be taking my computer and I will have you guys with me...see sweetie..you are not alone...I will pray and try to be there and encourage you in any way I can...hugs...Debbie
HUGS