November 28 - December 18, 2022 Shoulder Surgery and Beyond

 Nov 28 - Dec 4, 2022

Monday - I did not sleep well. I guess I was nervous. I was up at 6:10 AM. I took another shower (protocol for surgery) and only 2 of my normal pills with a sip of water. We were on the road pretty early to get to OKC. We arrived at McBride at 9:00 AM and got checked in. They had a hard time getting an IV in me. It took them 4 -5 tries. But that was ok because they used lidocaine when they stuck me so it didn't hurt. I received my surgery drugs at approximately 11:30 or so. I really did not know anything after that. I came to and was in a regular room by 3:30 PM. So Steve and Kristi stayed with me and visited til about 7 PM - then they left for home. Again, I could not sleep. I got too hot. I think I finally slept about 1:30 or 2:00 until 4:30 AM when they came to get blood. The nurses were great and I was happy everything went so well! Even the food was good. Tuesday- After the lab came I think I almost got back to sleep and the doctor came in at 7:00 AM. He said I did great and he thought I would do really good. Steve was on his way to pick me up. Physical Therapy came by and we walked around the hall. Next a case manager came in and checked to see if I had everything I needed. The transit person was here before I was even ready. Then I went out in the hall and got dizzy and nauseous, but I was in a wheelchair - so I didn't fall. We stopped to pickup the pain meds in their pharmacy before leaving. I was in the pickup and Steve had to go back in and pay for them. I didn't have my purse.  I think they were less than $4.00. I was still nauseous as we drove home so we stopped at Guthrie and got potato chips and 7 up. We were home about 11:30 AM and I took one pain pill. I had more nausea. Later I tried yogurt and oatmeal.  Wednesday - I was up at 4:30 and had breakfast. Basically I am sitting in the chair with my arm in a sling and taking the pain meds on schedule. I am sleeping a lot - either catching up or its the pain meds. Maybe both. Tonight Steve picked up hamburgers from Braum's! Thursday - Pretty much the same as yesterday. Sit around and watch TV and rest. Nap, Lunch repeat. I do my exercises twice a day. Tonight we had chicken strips from the Boomerang. Friday - Same deal, Eat, TV, hang out, take pain meds on schedule, and nap. Supper was Arby's tonight. But I am so glad that I am not hurting. I was nervous about how it would be after the surgery and I am pleased to report - it just was not bad. Saturday & Sunday - Saturday I got to remove my bandage. And I took a nice shower. I didn't even have to wrap anything over my arm when I showered. It was more football, and recovery today. I did make us a pizza tonight. Sunday - I am back to  cooking our suppers. We watched TV and I stayed on medication schedule. I  also do some exercises for my arm twice a day. 

Dec 5 -11

Monday - Today we were up and around fairly early. After getting dressed, Steve helped me fix my hair. We left for OKC about 8:15 and got there about 9:15. Today was Steve's annual exam for MS. He saw the nurse, the PA, Social Worker and OT. We also went to the lab for blood work. We stopped at Wendy's on the way home for a Frosty! A nice reward for doing all those medical visits. We arrived home at 12:30. We rested the remainder of the day and watched Monday night football. Our supper was chicken vegetable soup. Tuesday - Steve was having trouble with his back today so we put the TENS unit on him and we both took it easy.  Wednesday - Today we got up and around by 8:30. We went to Walmart for supplies. They were not going to help us with checkout until I asked at the service desk. Since Steve is tax exempt - we don't know how to do self checkout. Plus I was in a sling and his back was bad. Anyway they reluctantly helped us. Then we went home and unloaded everything. That pooped us out! The remainder of the day was spent resting and relaxing. Thursday - Pretty routine day. Steve did pay some bills and otherwise we took it easy. Friday - We had a routine morning. Later I ordered some more presents off of Amazon. We also did some errands around town. Saturday & Sunday - We did a lot of routine things today. Steve wrapped some more Christmas presents and I assisted with what I could. We also watched football both days. I think we added a few more ornaments to the Christmas tree. 

December 12 - 18

Monday - Today we worked on Laundry. We also watched Yellowstone which was recorded from last night. Later we watched Monday night football. Tuesday - I ordered some books on Kindle today. Since I was getting a hairdo today, there were other things that needed done downtown. We mailed our Christmas cards to my sister and brother-in-law. There were errands at the bank and post office. We took a nice walk with the dogs. Another item on our agenda was catching up on our bookkeeping.  Wednesday - Today was my follow-up appointment at McBride Orthopedic clinic. I had my stitches out. We were on the road pretty early. After I arrive they took an X-ray and then gave me a referral for Physical Therapy. After we got home, we stopped at Braum's for lunch. When we got home it was time for rest and relaxation.  Thursday - The main event today was a trip to Walmart Market for groceries. After that it was all routine stuff. Friday - I had PT today. Then we putzed around the house the remainder of the day. Steve checked my tires and found out the back one had steel showing. So we  will deal with that after Christmas is over. Saturday & Sunday - Everyday when I am home  I do my shoulder therapy twice. When I go to Physical Therapy, I only do the PT once at home. We watched three football games Saturday on the NFL Network. It has been cold and we have been staying inside more. On Sunday we drove to Bartlesville and ate lunch with Paige, Dave, Parker and Pam and JC. We exchanged our Christmas presents and got back home about 3PM. It takes about two hours one way to go to Bartlesville. So we were gone most of the day. We had a lot of fun and a nice dinner too! It is always good to see family.

Bad tires

Christmas Tree

Buster & Zoey

Me sitting by the Christmas Tree