12-09-2018, 12:22 AM
(12-07-2018, 11:28 AM)forrealone Wrote:(12-06-2018, 10:04 AM)jaybreak Wrote: It's calcific tendonitis, not arthritis (thankfully); a glob of calcium between the tendon and bone that's gotten big enough to start irritating the tendon. I've had it for 1 1/2 years. In many cases the calcium dissolves away on its own, other times it needs to be surgically removed. I have surgery the 19th. Doc wasn't sure of the recovery time without an MRI, which I declined to take because it wasn't necessary and would just push the schedule back. I may need rotator cuff repair if they have to dig in too much.
I also have to get a few exams done before surgery, in preparation. Obviously has to be last minute...so I hope I can get those scheduled. Oi vey.
Well, again, let me know if you have any questions regarding post op pain, recovery, physical therapy, etc. Regardless of severity, they will have to make small arthroscopic incisions and "mess with" nerves, etc.
They gave me a big sling to stabilize my arm, but also this shoulder pauldron type of thing for a cold pack that will go directly on the shoulder. It's pretty involved. I've noticed there's a lot of those types of things for post-op on shoulders. One thing I've wondered about those in general: wouldn't you want to keep the cold off, so that more blood can flow there, for quicker healing, etc?
Also, I'll probably be getting codeine for pain. I had it once before, after my appendectomy. Just wanted to throw that out there.