Goin under the knife...

polara7777 · 11-24-2002, 01:40 PM

Well all I have to go have surgery soon. I'm really not looking forward to this as I HATE doctors/hospitals. Not to mention the idea of going and getting cut open on purpose.
I have a torn rotating cuff in my right shoulder. For those that have no clue what a rotator cuff is like me here's a link and picture: Rotator cuff tear
So for about 3 monhs I'll prolly be here A LOT as I can't do anything other than the therapy. I know this isn't a dangerous surgery but it still scares the heck outta me. Well thought I would share. Talk to ya'll again soon.

jj_jonathon · 11-24-2002, 01:43 PM

Good luck man. I'm sure everything will go smoothly. Like you said, it's not a risky operation.

Jonathon

Topless In Texas · 11-24-2002, 01:51 PM

OUCH! SORRY TO HEAR THAT!

Any surgery is a drag and scary....guess I've been pretty lucky! Ya, looks like you'll have the oppurtunity to catch up to Marty!

lol!
Best of luck to ya! Take Care of that shoulder!
TNT

induction · 11-24-2002, 01:54 PM

Sorry to hear about your injury Polara, But trust in the fact that if you searched out the best MD. for the job the surgery will go without a hitch. Mr. Induction had the same work done several years ago and had some of the same fears you do but everything went well and he is much better for it. Although every now and agian it tends to ache after sleeping on it wrong but that is by far better than being in constant pain or not being able to lift it over his head .So all the best to you and don't stress , everything will be fine.

mustangII460 · 11-24-2002, 02:52 PM

Whenever I have surgery I always tell them i weigh alot more than i do. They knock you out better.

Good luck!

lysacat · 11-24-2002, 03:25 PM

Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure everything will go well. Just be sure to do the therapy they tell you to, and you'll do great. I know how hard it is to do the therapy when it hurts like hell, but it'll get easier the more you do it. I didn't think my therapy would every quit hurting every time but it's great now and I have 90% use now a year and a half later ( on my wrist, tore the cartilage in a car accident

). Anyways, Good luck

C-ya, Melisa

silver_pilate · 11-24-2002, 05:38 PM

Yep, everything will work out fine. It's a routine surgery for those oprhopods followed by physical therapy. I'm actually working on my masters in PT right now. You'll be getting some exercises to restore lost strength and flexibility. Those may not be the most fun thing to do, but for this type of injury and rehab, it's the magic ticket. Unfortunately, there isn't some machine we can hook you up to to make it all better (except for some ultra sound, moist heat, and E-stim/IFC you'll likely be getting for prophylaxis). Exercise is the drug of choice for PT. Stick with the rehab, and you'll get better much more quickly.

BTW, what was the cause? Chronic inflamation, an irregular acromion, trauma?

--nathan

polara7777 · 11-24-2002, 11:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the responses. Makes me feel a bit better.
Silver- the cause was supposedly trauma. Lifted something I shouldn't have or something.

Rice Hunter · 11-25-2002, 12:05 AM

You HATE doctors? Well, just don't tell them that. It's true though, doctors are no good, we'd be better without them. Right? Right?

Crazy Horse GT · 11-25-2002, 12:09 AM

ian keep us informed man, my best wishes.

joe4speed · 11-25-2002, 12:47 AM

Good luck man... I hope it fixes everything!

11-24-2002, 01:40 PM	#1
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Goin under the knife... Well all I have to go have surgery soon. I'm really not looking forward to this as I HATE doctors/hospitals. Not to mention the idea of going and getting cut open on purpose. I have a torn rotating cuff in my right shoulder. For those that have no clue what a rotator cuff is like me here's a link and picture: Rotator cuff tear So for about 3 monhs I'll prolly be here A LOT as I can't do anything other than the therapy. I know this isn't a dangerous surgery but it still scares the heck outta me. Well thought I would share. Talk to ya'll again soon. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

11-24-2002, 01:43 PM	#2
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	Good luck man. I'm sure everything will go smoothly. Like you said, it's not a risky operation. Jonathon __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

11-24-2002, 01:51 PM	#3
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	OUCH! OUCH! SORRY TO HEAR THAT! Any surgery is a drag and scary....guess I've been pretty lucky! Ya, looks like you'll have the oppurtunity to catch up to Marty! lol! Best of luck to ya! Take Care of that shoulder! TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

11-24-2002, 01:54 PM	#4
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	Give 'em hell !! Sorry to hear about your injury Polara, But trust in the fact that if you searched out the best MD. for the job the surgery will go without a hitch. Mr. Induction had the same work done several years ago and had some of the same fears you do but everything went well and he is much better for it. Although every now and agian it tends to ache after sleeping on it wrong but that is by far better than being in constant pain or not being able to lift it over his head .So all the best to you and don't stress , everything will be fine. __________________ *Restored 1965 Coupe* *April Mare of the Month* RiceHatersClub Member #27

11-24-2002, 02:52 PM	#5
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	Whenever I have surgery I always tell them i weigh alot more than i do. They knock you out better. Good luck! __________________ Frank

11-24-2002, 03:25 PM	#6
lysacat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Sherwood, Arkansas Posts: 238	Good luck with your surgery, I'm sure everything will go well. Just be sure to do the therapy they tell you to, and you'll do great. I know how hard it is to do the therapy when it hurts like hell, but it'll get easier the more you do it. I didn't think my therapy would every quit hurting every time but it's great now and I have 90% use now a year and a half later ( on my wrist, tore the cartilage in a car accident ). Anyways, Good luck C-ya, Melisa __________________ 2002 Mustang V6 Convertible Laser Red Tint with Borla exhaust, K & N filter, ground effects, light bar, 17" bright chrome wheels, low profile tires, window tint, billett grille, aluminum fuel door

11-24-2002, 05:38 PM	#7
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Yep, everything will work out fine. It's a routine surgery for those oprhopods followed by physical therapy. I'm actually working on my masters in PT right now. You'll be getting some exercises to restore lost strength and flexibility. Those may not be the most fun thing to do, but for this type of injury and rehab, it's the magic ticket. Unfortunately, there isn't some machine we can hook you up to to make it all better (except for some ultra sound, moist heat, and E-stim/IFC you'll likely be getting for prophylaxis). Exercise is the drug of choice for PT. Stick with the rehab, and you'll get better much more quickly. BTW, what was the cause? Chronic inflamation, an irregular acromion, trauma? --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

11-24-2002, 11:58 PM	#8
polara7777 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Columbus, MS Posts: 324	Thanks everyone for the responses. Makes me feel a bit better. Silver- the cause was supposedly trauma. Lifted something I shouldn't have or something. __________________ -Ian Christopher -84 VW Vanagon (Stock so far but it barks 3rd ) -67 Dodge Polara (383 punched 30, Heavy head work, Mopar Performance single plane intake, Holley 750, electric fuel pump, Holley regulator, .484 duration cam, FRIED bottom end!) DOH!!! Fried the #1 rod bearing. Stroker kit coming! -01 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (Clear lenses, shaved fender, rear signals in the rear housing, baffles removed, Deals Gap dragon on the tail.)

11-25-2002, 12:05 AM	#9
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	You HATE doctors? Well, just don't tell them that. It's true though, doctors are no good, we'd be better without them. Right? Right? __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

11-25-2002, 12:09 AM	#10
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	ian keep us informed man, my best wishes. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-25-2002, 12:47 AM	#11
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Good luck man... I hope it fixes everything! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

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