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3catwoman3

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32. Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists take their jobs...

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Thu May 12, 2022, 01:00 PM

May 2022

...VERY seriously, and they know more about pharmacology than anyone. They view waking you up as even more important than putting you out.

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Rotator cuff surgery today, I go in about an hour... nervous [View all] FirstLight May 2022 OP

Much luck! nt 2 Meow Momma May 2022 #1

Good luck! catbyte May 2022 #2

Take the shot to deaden the shoulder, intheozone May 2022 #3

they said they were gonna do that shot... so yea FirstLight May 2022 #4

good luck, and stay on top of the pain. mopinko May 2022 #5

"Recovery is gonna be a bitch too" - don't program that from the outset FreepFryer May 2022 #6

i know... Im just already frustrated that I wont be able to use my dominant arm FirstLight May 2022 #11

That'd be great. Too scared to kayak. I love row boating! electric_blue68 May 2022 #22

It will be a bitch, but you have to work through it to get through therapy. we can do it May 2022 #30

Good luck! Emile May 2022 #7

And try to get the icewater circulating compression bladder. Greatly eases Postop pain. nt FreepFryer May 2022 #8

I invested in a few new icepacks too! ;) nt FirstLight May 2022 #12

When they tell you to lify nothing heavier than a plate Miguelito Loveless May 2022 #9

Best wishes to you, FirstLight. brer cat May 2022 #10

wow! that's a big deal FirstLight May 2022 #13

Had my left shoulder done in 94, right in 2008 csziggy May 2022 #14

lol...the bidet was a bust... FirstLight May 2022 #16

Yeah, I've never installed a bidet - the wand in the shower works better. csziggy May 2022 #17

Wow... So like kicked incredibly hard by your horse? electric_blue68 May 2022 #24

No, he reared and snatched the shoulder csziggy May 2022 #27

Yowza! Bayard May 2022 #28

No, I stopped riding about the time I blew out my knees 20 years ago csziggy May 2022 #29

You too! Bayard May 2022 #31

(lost my phone charger yesterday) That is So Intense... electric_blue68 May 2022 #37

I was putting him the stall after his class at a show csziggy May 2022 #38

I've been through that surgery and recovery. Sending all good thoughts, prayers, and light your way. woodsprite May 2022 #15

I ripped my RC on my dominant left arm in a stupid my fault accident with a freak fall. Healed well. electric_blue68 May 2022 #18

Oh I dont plan on skipping once they get me started ! FirstLight May 2022 #19

Again GOOOOOD Luck👍👍👍 electric_blue68 May 2022 #20

Some will scoff but Arnica Montana ?30C homeopathic pellets is EXCELLENT for post electric_blue68 May 2022 #21

oooh! great idea!!! FirstLight May 2022 #23

Very happy to be of service! 🙂👍 electric_blue68 May 2022 #25

Maybe w General Anethesia you shouldn't take it before but as soon as u can after electric_blue68 May 2022 #26

Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists take their jobs... 3catwoman3 May 2022 #32

I have had Two on the same shoulder. You will be fine. Keep it still till they tell you flying_wahini May 2022 #33

you will be fine Skittles May 2022 #34

Best of luck, First Light! I hope all goes well! smirkymonkey May 2022 #35

Best of luck, First Light! I hope all goes well! smirkymonkey May 2022 #36