T Stands for First Post this Year
SURPRISE! and Hello everyone popping in from Elizabeth's Tuesday's T-Party , and any other passer-bys. It definitely has been a long while since I attended the weekly T-day parties. I have lurked about and looked through the window many times, but never left any messages since I have not post to this blog. I'm thrilled to see so many still attending the parties.
As custom states this should be a drink or food based posted, and since I remembered to start this post earlier than Tuesday........like Monday evening!! I am indulging is a glass of wine as I bang away on the keys of my laptop.
DISASTER STRIKES:
I fell Labor Day weekend and ended up with a torn muscle in my right shoulder, but didn't know it until the end of October when the pain wouldn't go away. I went to orthopedic Dr., got x-rays, then a MRI of soft tissue........surgery was set for November 20th.......just before Thanksgiving. Even though I was in a sling, we went to San Diego for that holiday. Now I'm right handed, so that made things very interesting......needless to say I didn't have to do a thing for the Thanksgiving meal LOL!
It did make Christmas shopping difficult until I found that I can use the computer mouse with my left hand........and Amazon delivers to the door! In fact, I found out just how much I CAN do left handed.
I was supposed to be in the sling for 6 weeks, at the end of week 4 I took it off. All I did was sit and watch TV anyway, and by then it made sleeping difficult to say the least. My first checkup, at week two he instructed me to do a few stretches....which I was faithful in doing......and adding a few more of my own.
I've been back to the Dr., he told me to start using it, and he has put me in physical therapy, which will start tomorrow afternoon. I'm doing really good, but the pain comes toward the end of the day as I have been using it. I spent 6 weeks thinking "Don't use your right arm".....now I have to remind myself to use it....LOL! The milestones and goals have been crazy.......like butting on your bra by yourself.....getting dressed without help......getting your hand up to your face......getting a pair of jeans on.......and then getting them buttoned......tying your shoes.......and the list goes on. My new goal is to be able to fix my hair.....not quite there yet, maybe next week. BUT I have been driving short distances and that has kept me somewhat sane.
I have to give my Hubby the biggest HIGH FIVE! He was a total champ at helping me and caring for me.......but he does not know how to put a bra ON a woman.....LOL!
KEEPING BUSY:
I have started creating cards again, sorry no pictures this post.....I haven't gotten them scanned. I joined a card making group on FB and have been delighted in finding people who still make and send them. So this is keeping me busy.....and helping use my arm, as I can't hold a paint brush yet. :(
GOOD NEWS:
We FINALLY have our house started! YEAH!! It should be finished in a couple of months, as there wasn't much done through the holidays. I'll try to get photos posted in upcoming posts. I'm trying not to get too excited.....but it is so darn hard not to! Now that I can use my arm, somewhat, I am going to start packing up some of the things we have used here.
Well, that's the short of it....shoulder is saying "enough" for this week.
I'll try to make it by to see everyone over coffee in the morning!
As custom states this should be a drink or food based posted, and since I remembered to start this post earlier than Tuesday........like Monday evening!! I am indulging is a glass of wine as I bang away on the keys of my laptop.
DISASTER STRIKES:
I fell Labor Day weekend and ended up with a torn muscle in my right shoulder, but didn't know it until the end of October when the pain wouldn't go away. I went to orthopedic Dr., got x-rays, then a MRI of soft tissue........surgery was set for November 20th.......just before Thanksgiving. Even though I was in a sling, we went to San Diego for that holiday. Now I'm right handed, so that made things very interesting......needless to say I didn't have to do a thing for the Thanksgiving meal LOL!
It did make Christmas shopping difficult until I found that I can use the computer mouse with my left hand........and Amazon delivers to the door! In fact, I found out just how much I CAN do left handed.
I was supposed to be in the sling for 6 weeks, at the end of week 4 I took it off. All I did was sit and watch TV anyway, and by then it made sleeping difficult to say the least. My first checkup, at week two he instructed me to do a few stretches....which I was faithful in doing......and adding a few more of my own.
I've been back to the Dr., he told me to start using it, and he has put me in physical therapy, which will start tomorrow afternoon. I'm doing really good, but the pain comes toward the end of the day as I have been using it. I spent 6 weeks thinking "Don't use your right arm".....now I have to remind myself to use it....LOL! The milestones and goals have been crazy.......like butting on your bra by yourself.....getting dressed without help......getting your hand up to your face......getting a pair of jeans on.......and then getting them buttoned......tying your shoes.......and the list goes on. My new goal is to be able to fix my hair.....not quite there yet, maybe next week. BUT I have been driving short distances and that has kept me somewhat sane.
I have to give my Hubby the biggest HIGH FIVE! He was a total champ at helping me and caring for me.......but he does not know how to put a bra ON a woman.....LOL!
KEEPING BUSY:
I have started creating cards again, sorry no pictures this post.....I haven't gotten them scanned. I joined a card making group on FB and have been delighted in finding people who still make and send them. So this is keeping me busy.....and helping use my arm, as I can't hold a paint brush yet. :(
GOOD NEWS:
We FINALLY have our house started! YEAH!! It should be finished in a couple of months, as there wasn't much done through the holidays. I'll try to get photos posted in upcoming posts. I'm trying not to get too excited.....but it is so darn hard not to! Now that I can use my arm, somewhat, I am going to start packing up some of the things we have used here.
Well, that's the short of it....shoulder is saying "enough" for this week.
I'll try to make it by to see everyone over coffee in the morning!
Comments
I was sorry to read about your fall and ensuing surgery. My friend Sally, when she had her shoulder socket replaced (like knee surgery only on the shoulder), she bought some one piece bras that she could slip over her head. She also got out a lot of her shoes that didn't require tying, and jeans with elastic waists. Of course, she knew she was getting the surgery, so was able to plan ahead. I applaud you and your husband for your hard work.
It's good you are making cards. It will keep your mind and your hands busy. And you are good at making them, too.
That glass of wine looks inviting. Thanks for sharing it and your return to T with us at T this Tuesday.
Ever since I mix up left and right. But certainly men assume I do this "beacause I´m a woman" ;-)
Hope the pain will go away soon, best wishes and happy T-day.
I hope the coming year will be a good one foe you and that your shoulder heals well.
Happy T day wishes.
Yvonne xx
Wishing you better health in 2020 an more T-parties.
Happy T-day! Eileen xx
Glad that you are able to make some cards. They are always hand to have available.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate