Update on shoulder surgery

[moosmom]

Well, it's all set for next Wednesday. I've got my cryo-pac shoulder harness with a blue "cold pack". I've been talking to a friend who had the same thing done. She's given me pointers on what to expect, and to make sure I ask the anesthesiologist to do a "pain block" before I leave the OR which lasts up to 24 hours.

To say I'm NOT nervous would be a lie. While my knee surgery was a piece of cake, my friend said to expect pain. My son in law will be driving me to the hospital and picking me up. I'll be staying at my friend Carol's house (she's a nurse and insisted for at least a couple days) so I won't be alone. I highly doubt I'll be able to get the harness on by myself. My oldie but goodies Bartie and Elan will be going to my friend Nancy's house while I'm at Carol's. She'll medicate them and make sure they're comfortable. My other cats will be fine. My neighbor will look in on them while I'm gone.

[Karen]

We'll all be thinking of you!

[Cataholic]

Donna, good luck. Remember, everyone reacts to pain differently. I hope you can keep an open mind, and remember things might not be as bad as someone else said.

[phesina]

Best wishes to you, Donna, with the surgery! It sounds like you have prepared well and have many good people around helping you and looking out for you and your cats.

We are sending along loads of love and healing energies and positive vibes!

[smokey the elder]

Good luck!

[K9karen]

Hope all went well, Donna! I'll be thinking good thoughts for you!

[carole]

Oh Donna my friend, i am so sorry you have had to have surgery, i might be following your footsteps myself yet, still having a big problem with my shoulder,i will be thinking of you, yes i have heard it is no walk in the park hon, but you are a tough cookie and you will get through it, say's me the biggest coward out.

please when you can let us know how you are, i wish you all the best dear friend and i hope this makes you better and you make a good and speedy recovery, HUGS.