PVNS surgery pics

on the day of surgery January 16 2013arrived at the hospital at 630 am procedure started at 830 and the last thing I remember wasthe anesthesiologist giving me something to relax and saying see you later here is a collection of pictures from the day of and after surgeryI am dictating this hence the many typos

(pictures removed)

Trapezius exercises

Yesterday, I was able to witness a friend of mine go through physical therapy after having arthroscopic surgery for a rotator cuff tear in the right shoulder.  She's doing really well and is on her way to recovery.

I learned that I should probably be doing exercises for my trapezius muscle to counter the loss of muscle strength in my shoulder post op.  Also, it would take the strain off my right shoulder when attempting to perform daily activities of living with my right arm.

So that's what I did today.  I went to the gym and did some shoulder shrugs with 8-lb. dumbbells.

Shoulder Shrugs

Bar Upright Row

Dumbbell Rear Deltoid Raise

A friend showed me a neat workout for the traps called the dumbbell rear deltoid raise (I really like this one)!  And there are some other fun ones I did with a 30 lb. bar like the bar upright row.  My trapezius was burning yes!


So far my workouts have not been as consistent as I'd like, but I'm not beating myself up for it.  Take it one step at a time and get better each day!

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." 

- Vol. 2 181.1 Ellen G. White, 1987

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Life Call

I just discussed with my brother that I may be needing his help after my shoulder surgery, which is 2 weeks from today.  He suggested I get Life Call and forwarded me this video.  I hope that I don't have it as bad as Mr. Miller or Mrs. Fletcher.  LOL!  I know it's not a laughing matter, but this old commercial is funny.  Watch it and you'll see why.

 

 Laughter is the best medicine.

New blogger in town

New year calls for new blog!  This is a place for me to jot down my progress with PVNS and for you to give instant feedback on any posts.  It's a lot more flexible and user-friendly that way.  Enjoy!