tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3577986169291748937.post7289632555411634006..comments2023-05-07T05:44:43.624-05:00Comments on My "IMpossible" Medical Journey: "The Sweet Spot"The Halp Diarieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15033393110397475273noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3577986169291748937.post-14047624968256588702013-08-08T12:10:28.334-05:002013-08-08T12:10:28.334-05:00It sounds like you too have had a very difficult s...It sounds like you too have had a very difficult several years and I’m very sorry for that. It is so hard. I can very much relate to you. My healing has not been like Kentucky expected either or any of my other shoulder specialists for that matter. Both my shoulders have multi-directional instability, plus the shoulder blade issues, & shoulder joint issues so it’s one big shoulder nightmare. I’m going for nerve testing at the end of the month. I have current posts up now talking about it. I do not have Lyme disease but in a month I’ll have my 8 year anniversary from the day I got injured. So I get what it’s like to have long lasting issues.<br /> <br />I didn’t have both my shoulder blades done at the same time…that would have been a nightmare. Having no meds or anything was so difficult. I was allowed over the counter Tylenol which did zero. The hotel we stayed at in Lexington also supplied recliners. The recliner was my saving grace. My parents would help me up since I couldn’t push off with my other arm. You do get a strong core though!<br /><br />I’ve had 18 shoulder surgeries total since 2007 between my L and R. I’ve had the scapular reattachment done 5 times on my L and 2 on my R. My last scapular surgeries were in March & Nov. 2011. My blog talks about diagnosis, surgery, recovery and continuing living life. I want there to be more awareness about this scapular injury too. People like us have gone through a lot of pain and suffering to get a diagnosis.<br /> <br />Your scar looks really good!! Mine doesn’t look as good but it has been cut into a lot of times. I should try the aloe vera gel. I never thought to do that. When I’m tan it isn’t as noticeable haha but once the tan fades they are there. How does your scapula/ shoulder feel now? <br /><br />Best wishes to you and good luck with everything also!! You are very strong to have put up with the Lyme disease and surgery. Keep it up!!The Halp Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033393110397475273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3577986169291748937.post-35655649372187855862013-08-04T03:32:00.232-05:002013-08-04T03:32:00.232-05:00P.S. I also have a long scar - my lower trapezius ...P.S. I also have a long scar - my lower trapezius was entirely detached and "flapping" and my middle and lower rhomboids detached. I had 6 pairs of drill holes and 18 staples. My scar looks great now - you can't even see the staple marks (I have photos on my blog). I used pure aloe vera gel on it.<br /><br />I should have added above - with the two shoulders and no meds, I think you are AMAZING for surviving that! Good luck!out of the lyme lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680081131143924569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3577986169291748937.post-57482478507568971942013-08-04T03:28:10.244-05:002013-08-04T03:28:10.244-05:00I had the same surgery. My blog is outofthelymeli...I had the same surgery. My blog is outofthelymelight.blogspot.com<br /><br />I also slipped on the stairs. A silly little slip.<br /><br />I've documented my recovery - 18 months since surgery; 26 months since I fell; 8 years of Lyme disease (4+ undiagnosed and untreated, so an added complication) and a lot of major nerve damage and muscle damage, fractured scapula and dislocated shoulder went along with my injury. My healing was not as Kentucky expected, but I have an upper extremity nerve specialist now who has answered a lot of questions about slow healing - frustrating, but good to know answers to, and not to feel as if I am not doing something properly.<br /><br />I can't believe you have had both shoulders done. I think that would be my worst nightmare. I also can't believe you survived that first day with no pain meds. I had everything, plus a lidocaine catheter into the wound and it was the worst 48 hours imaginable. The hotel we stayed in in Lexington supplied recliners - I couldn't get in and out of bed at all. I could barely get in and out of the recliner.<br /><br />I'm not sure when you had each surgery, but I hope you write about your recovery - more people need to be aware of this injury. I took 13 doctors to get the right diagnosis.<br /><br />Best wishes with your healing and recovery. G out of the lyme lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680081131143924569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3577986169291748937.post-89305710734154477202013-03-12T09:35:20.386-05:002013-03-12T09:35:20.386-05:00Hi Megan!
I haven't heard of the sweet spot b...Hi Megan!<br /><br />I haven't heard of the sweet spot before... What a crazy experience. You are a gifted writer and I think it is great that you are sharing your story. I am looking forward to following your journey. Keep persevering! <br /><br />ToriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com