What is up with Smitty?

[smitty]

First post operation visit today. 2 more weeks in the sling, then I get to start some ROM exercises.

[Ruder]

dont be offended but I had to drop you from my fantasy team

[smitty]

You are going to be sorry.

[smitty]

Week 3:

Still not able to move my shoulder. I have noticed that I have been able to use it a little more when out of the sling. Also, I have very little pain.

I am ready to get rid of the sling and start moving!

[mrsenortyler]

Don't push yourself. It looked like you were a little too aggressive on the chip dipping at Maguey's this evening.

[smitty]

Don't push yourself. It looked like you were a little too aggressive on the chip dipping at Maguey's this evening.

All left handed buddy!

[basket_case]

I hope you feel better Mr. Smitty. Really sorry to hear about your shoulder. I guess this means no games of putt for awhile.

BTW, did you at least have a chance to throw the Nuke before your injury?

[mrsenortyler]

Did you go to the Doctor today?

[smitty]

Went to the doctor.

No more sling!!

Let the pain begin. I have 5 Range of Motion exercises that I do 5 times daily. Lift the arm as high as I can in different directions then push with a stick a little extra. Lets just say that each one normally ends with S#(% or F($%.

[smitty]

After 1 week of Range of Motion exercises, the arm is starting to work and has very little pain.

I can lift it straight up over my head, out to the side and over my head, up like a punch over my head. All these have gained a ton since Monday. Monday I could get my hand just about even with my nose.

These exercises do hurt like a biznitch! As soon as I cannot move my hand any farther I have to use a stick to move it farther.

I also have to do some rotation exercises, and those have not come around nearly as far. On exercise I have to basically try to scratch my back reaching up towards my shoulder blades. This is absolute murder and I will be surprised if my are will ever move that direction again.

Have a feeling it is going to be hard to not throw a disc in the next few weeks.

[ronconversjr]

2 stretches for you. First, the towel stretch. Use a towel in your left hand and over your left shoulder to raise your right arm behind your back. Pull team pull!
Second, use a stationary object about waist high( or where comfortable). Put your back to the support and use your legs to support your weight. Hold on to the top edge of the support and do a knee bend, as far as you can comfortably...stretch.
Please speak to your care expert before attempting any new exercise....These are just a few of the ones which worked for my exterior rotation. Ps. These were the hardest on my pain threshold except for "assisted stretching".

[smitty]

Already doing a version of each and they hurt like crazy.

[mrsenortyler]

Any advice on wiping, Ron? Sometimes I have trouble getting all the poop.