Cue Hallelujah Chorus

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Today is the day I get my life back.

Surgery on my shoulder will occur at high noon. Cue western whistle.

I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily giddy about it, because I will have to endure a different kind of pain in order to get said life back, but as surgeries go, this one's got some high hopes attached to it. Cue "High Hopes."

Here's an explanation of what's going to happen to me today. Cue dooms day "dun, dun, dunnnn."

If all goes well, I'll be in a sling for two weeks followed by a relatively quick rehabilitation. Cue happy crowd.

If the surgeon discovers tears which need repair, then I'm in a more elaborate sling for at least 4 weeks followed by a much more involved rehabilitation. Cue disappointed crowd.

So obviously we're hoping for no tears. Cue happy crowd once again.

The bottom line is that I am, eventually, going to be well again.

Which, after 6 1/2 months of pain and limited mobility has not been a known eventuality, and the greatest gift I could possibly be given on this day. Cue Hallelujah Chorus.

Comments

[Eveline van Heijst]

Good luck today, I'll be thinking of you.
Eveline.

[Clare Buswell]

Fingers crossed all goes well and that you will be pain free soon. You'll be back gardening before you know it! : )

[jo]

Hope all goes well with your surgery today! Can't wait to hear the results.

[Trinh]

I hope your surgery went well today and that you will be back with a vengeance very soon!

[Lola G.]

Hah! Love the cupcakes!

I'm hoping that you're comfortably ensconced in dreamland right now and that the surgery took place with no complications. I had a knee replacement in January after 2+ years of pain and deterioration. I've been working with a terrific physical therapy group and, although I've still got a long way to go (surgeon says 12-18 months for full recovery), at least it's moving in the right direction.

Whatever challenges come your way in these next weeks, just remember that it's all going to be worth it, and a lot of people are sending supportive, caring thoughts your way. Hallelujah, indeed!