Yes, it’s been as crazy as I expected. Most in good ways, but…
The follow-up visit with the surgeon (his PA actually, who I like) went well. The PA was very pleased overall at my range of forward and up motion. Thing she was a bit surprised at how good it was, and I put that on having excellent PT and keeping at it. Not quite as happy, but unsurprised, at the motion going back. Because the damage was so bad we had to do a reverse replacement, that motion will never be good. For me the two most annoying parts are not being able to tuck my shirts in most of the time (I cheat when and how I can if absolutely needed), nor can I do parade rest or anything close to it.
With continued “normal” use and workouts, I should (maybe) get to the point I can do something like parade rest and more easily tuck in a shirt. My strength, well, the thought is that I can get a bit stronger but it is unlikely I will get back to what I did have. So, going to work on getting back what I can, and try to build up the shoulders as best I can. Gym time if I can get there regularly.
Nothing new on the consult to check the mystery diagnoses/review everything. Right now, end of May, which is better than the original July appointment. I really would like answers, and want to be sure that the treatment I am getting is the right treatment(s).
Cooking lunch for the Church again this Sunday. Because of fasting requirements, has to be vegetarian (could be shrimp, but I’m highly allergic). So, doing a vegetarian gumbo, rice, spicy rice for those who like “hot” gumbo, and may do something else if I find a good deal or something really good and fresh. Oh, a loaf of fresh sourdough bread as I am trying to donate a loaf every week. Will be providing speckled-heart grits to a breakfast the following Saturday as we are doing a massive cleaning of the Church and everything in it that day. May need to buy more grits here soon, love me some Nora Mill.
Not fun, am off to catch the bus to go down to Greenwood. Seems in the storms we had last week my storage unit may have flooded. They aren’t sure, I can’t just drive down there, so am just getting the time to go. No, I am NOT a happy camper, but there is nothing I can do in terms of prevention — I already had a good bit of it up on plywood raised off the floor by 2x4s as cardboard does not react well to concrete. Hoping I did not flood (never had any problem in the last several years I’ve had the unit) and that if it did get any water inside I am good. Will see. Really do need to look at a better solution for the storage…
More soon on several topics I hope. That said, the next three weeks are going to be very busy with non-online things. Will keep you updated and entertained (I hope) as I can. Be safe, be prepared, and keep your things where you can find them in the dark.
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