John's rotator cuff surgery was today. After originally scheduled at 9 a.m., then postponed until 11, they finally started the surgery about 12:30. But all went as planned, and we got home about 5 p.m.
The surgeon said that he trimmed frayed edges off the labum (a shoulder cartilage comparable to the meniscus in the knee) through the arthroscopy. He then repaired the rotator cuff tear through about a 2" incision. For those who've been there, it was a "one pillow" surgery. There is little if any arthritis in the joint (Hooray!), but there are some spurs, and he rounded off one of the spurs while he was in the neighborhood.
John's whole arm is numb, and will be so for about 24 hours - so no pain because he can't move it. There is a self-emptying novocaine pump that goes directly to the surgical site, That should be empty and is to be removed on Sunday. I guess he shouldn't be having much pain until after that.
He goes back to the doctor in 10 days, possibly to start formal PT in about a month. All he is supposed to do now is some pendulum swings - no lifting "against gravity".
He's been awake enough tonight to listen to the Mocs win over Georgia Southern on the radio, and watch the Lady Vols beat Ol' Miss on TV. But he's planning to spend the night in his recliner.
We're glad this first part is over. Thanks for caring.
Tonight's photo is John in the recliner working the crossword puzzle.
1 comment:
John is a good looking dude. I'm glad his surgery went well and I hope for a speedy recovery for him.
Bill
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