that's a good sign! How did your surgery go yesterday? Did I miss a post somewhere?

I can hunt and peck with one hand. But all typos and misspellings must be forgiven me. The surgery went well. The coming to in the recovery room, not so much. Apparently only 88% oxygenated blood is a problem. The exciting part was later getting to ride in an ambulance through a big rainstorm to spend the night in a hospital. I've been in ambulances before but I've never been conscious at the time. Because of the rain they covered me and my gurney completely with a yellow tarp. Since I figured that would look like they were bringing in a DOA, I stuck my hand out and wiggled my fingers so folks in the emergency room would wig out! (yes, I am really only 6 years old ) So now I am home with my vicodin on board, my left arm in a sling, and my shoulder all bandaged up. Its all uphill from here. My rotator cuff tear is all sewn up neat and the healing has begun. Next week I get the dressing off and find out how long I have to stay in the sling. I am still hoping to do the half at Surf City, no goal time, just finish.

Thanks for the update Ilene. Sounds like you ended up with first class accomdations, and even a limo ride wearing a gown to boot! Some people have all the luck. 88% sat is pretty darn low, you must've been blue. Good thing blue and yellow go together. Seriously, I'm glad things ultimately worked out, now please be a good girl and rehab well. Vicodin rocks!

I can hunt and peck with one hand. But all typos and misspellings must be forgiven me. The surgery went well. The coming to in the recovery room, not so much. Apparently only 88% oxygenated blood is a problem. The exciting part was later getting to ride in an ambulance through a big rainstorm to spend the night in a hospital. I've been in ambulances before but I've never been conscious at the time. Because of the rain they covered me and my gurney completely with a yellow tarp. Since I figured that would look like they were bringing in a DOA, I stuck my hand out and wiggled my fingers so folks in the emergency room would wig out! (yes, I am really only 6 years old ) So now I am home with my vicodin on board, my left arm in a sling, and my shoulder all bandaged up. Its all uphill from here. My rotator cuff tear is all sewn up neat and the healing has begun. Next week I get the dressing off and find out how long I have to stay in the sling. I am still hoping to do the half at Surf City, no goal time, just finish.

To my torn rotator buddy. Three weeks post surgery. I spend most of the day outside the sling but still wear it at night. PT is fun 10 more days until I can start running again. The DREADmill and elpytical will be the death of me! How can my HR only be 110 when I feel like I am doing a 10 mile tempo run??? I don't get it? Listen to your DR and you will be back typing with both hands (like I am) real soon! Healing vibes to Ilene -- <from>>>>>></from>

{{{{{{ Ilene }}}}}} 'Cause you have ALWAYS been there with hugs for me Heal up quick! arf

Ever the joker! But why an ambulance, Ilene???

Indeed, Ilene, why the ambulance run? Get well soon and DO NOT start up too soon! Fireman Fran

Get better soon, Ilene! (But don't rush it.)

Ilene, Get well soon! Dark Horse