A nice bath ….
For some reason I decided that it would be a good idea to try and have a bath today. I …
Category Archives: Shoulder Surgery
One step back ….
The Grumpy Cow has arrived! I’m not at all happy today, my wound is itchy and it pricks (sign of …
Day 5 post op ….
As promised yesterday here is a picture of my bruised left arm – which is a LOT better believe me! …
My first day home ….
I’m pleased to be home but its so frustrating having to ask for so much help when I’m usually very …
On my way home – again ….
The cannula and nerve block have been removed, x-ray and blood tests have been done, and I’ve got a lovely …
Another step forward ….
Yesterday was awful – when I woke up my hand was completely numb and it pretty much stayed that way …
Bruised and aching ….
Slept much better last night but you wouldn’t believe how much I ache today. More nerve block is probably wearing …
Making a little progress ….
Today I’ve managed to go to the loo myself, brush my teeth and eat my lunch totally unassisted. Such small …
A new chapter….
I will add a new page later with all the gory details and just make small posts during the day. …
Operation over, ready for next challenge
Surgery done under nerve block only as planned and went really well. Anesthetist said I can have a gold star. …
One step closer….
Looks like it’s happening this afternoon. Surgeon just drawn a lovely picture on my arm 😮
Today’s the day – again!
Well here we go again, I need to check into the ward by 7.30am so just a few things to …
New date ….
Just as I was sitting here thinking that I’d pretty much cancelled my life for the rest of the year, …
On my way home ….
No op today – major trauma means today’s procedures are cancelled. Told that waiting list manager would be in touch …
What utter chaos!
Arrived to be greeted by the fire alarms going off and none of the fire wardens could tell us anything …
Total Shoulder Replacement 