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On behalf of The Shubster [Aug. 17th, 2007|04:45 pm]
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Since I know we haven't talked about it much, I wanted to let people know that Amy had shoulder surgery this morning. It was an arthroscopic procedure to remove obstructions in her right rotator cuff, in this case a small bone spur and some built-up waste and scar tissue.

She had the surgery at 10am and was awake and ready to come home by 1pm. Of course, we didn't leave the hospital until almost 4. :) They kept her under observation for quite a while, and made sure she drank her full bag of saline. She's in great spirits (other than not being able to use her right, dominant hand) and is not suffering any pain so far. The nerve block is good for 8-24 hours, so we'll see how it goes from there. She'll be in a sling for about a week, so I'd expect her posting volume to be a lot lower for a bit. With luck, she'll be able to do some light biking once the sling comes off, and start running again in about 3 weeks. Swimming is still up in the air, but the guess is that it'll be at least 5-6 weeks.

She was in good spirits throughout the entire stay, and she brightened a lot of peoples' day. I sure do love that girl! =)
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[User Picture]From: [info]crabbyoldjaws
2007-08-17 10:02 pm (UTC)

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She's quite the trooper -- I'm not surprised. Give her my best.
Cathy
[User Picture]From: [info]teencake
2007-08-18 01:39 am (UTC)

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meee too.

thanks for the update.
[User Picture]From: [info]kingdog123
2007-08-18 03:35 am (UTC)

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Get better soon!

2 Nerve Block pills
1 oz vodka
1 oz grenadine
4 oz grapefruit juice
[User Picture]From: [info]sheilagh
2007-08-18 12:51 pm (UTC)

I've heard good things

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about this:
http://www.bottlewatch.com/2005/12/pearl-persephone-vodka-pomegranate.htm

maybe as a variant on the, erm, medicine you're prescribing!
[User Picture]From: [info]kingdog123
2007-08-18 06:18 pm (UTC)

Re: I've heard good things

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Cut pomegranates scare me...so very fertile.
[User Picture]From: [info]xomox
2007-08-24 04:26 am (UTC)

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Actually, grapefruit juice is something we were explicitly told to avoid. Apparently it doesn't interact with the painkillers well. Other citrus? Fine. Just no grapefruit.
[User Picture]From: [info]sheilagh
2007-08-18 12:50 pm (UTC)

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I'm glad she has such a good Matt to take care of her :) she'll be ship-shape in no time! or.. maybe Amy-shape? even better!
[User Picture]From: [info]ginsnap
2007-08-19 02:18 am (UTC)

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Wow - please give her my regards and good wishes for a speedy recovery. And she is so lucky to have you to take care of and love her!
[User Picture]From: [info]lovemonster
2007-08-19 11:22 pm (UTC)

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Yikes!

sending her best wishes and get better soon!
[User Picture]From: [info]effendi
2007-08-20 06:18 pm (UTC)

If she's dying to ride

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put the bike on a stationary trainer and put a big exercise ball on the handlebars - you just lean on the ball then and can ride without using your hands/arms.
[User Picture]From: [info]xomox
2007-08-24 04:27 am (UTC)

Re: If she's dying to ride

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That's actually a great idea! She might be able to go slingless as early as tomorrow, but the extra support might at first be an excellent idea. Thanks!