Re: BJ.......... re rotator cuff surgery


"Tiger Lily" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Karen, thank you for the detailed reply
>
> why do you have to sleep in a chair after the
> surgery?
> we don't have any recliners or suitable chairs to
> sleep in :-(
>
> kate
>

You're very welcome - I hope the info helped a bit.

After the surgery, your shoulder is very sore; trying to lie down is almost
impossible without causing some pretty serious pain. Everyone I know who's
had the surgery has slept in a sitting position for about two weeks.

A couch will work nicely if no recliner is available, and an ottoman or
hassock on which to put your feet up is a plus. Just cradle your head in a
comfortable pillow to keep it from lolling around while you sleep.

I know all of this must sound really horrible to you, but it's not that bad,
truly. Any inconvenience or discomfort is relatively short-term. It really
is worth it to have a tear fixed if it doesn't respond to physical therapy
or cortisone injections.

I'm sending out good thoughts to you, Kate. Hang in there!

Karen


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