Taking a Hiatus

desertgirl947

I skim the board here a lot, sometimes commenting while other times just reading.

In 10 days I will be having a total shoulder replacement done.  That makes me think that getting out my laptop and typing things will, for a bit, be a chore.

My shoulder issue goes back to a sports injury in my mid-30s.  Never did heal from that completely, and that was almost 30 years ago.  Arthritis runs in my family, both sides.  So, I am sure that that, as well as age, factors in.  I tend to think that my cancer treatments have had an impact (the more involved surgery was on that side . . . the radiation therapy was on that side . . . I have taken tamoxifen for four years . . . ), speeding things up in the deterioration of my shoulder joint.  I have severe arthritis, no cartilage in the shoulder area and some small tears in the surrounding tendons. 

So, I will be back reading and occasionally commenting eventually. 

Stay strong.

peony

Good luck with your surgery. 

Good luck with your surgery.  We'll miss you and your comments. 

VickiSam

DesertGirl

positive thoughts and prayers for you, your surgery and wishes for a speedy recover!

Vicki Sam

lintx

Desertgirl

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Thanks for letting us know about your surgery, so we can keep you in our prayers. We'll look forward to your return and advice!  Hugs, Linda

1surfermom

shoulder surgery

Wishing you good luck in your surgery. Love Surf

desertgirl947

thanks, friends

thanks, friends

Apaugh

Hang in there

I pray you a speedy recovery.

disneyfan2008

Tamoxifen affects arthritis?

Tamoxifen affects arthritis? I have it terrible in my hands-started BAD while on Tamoxfen. I have seen 3 different Dr, had surgery on 2 fingers and they said JUST LIVE WITH It.

 

Anyhow-listen to the Drs orders-don't over do it. I can't relate-I have only had shoulder surgery (car accident) not replacement.

 

hugs and pixie dust on your way.

 

Denise

desertgirl947

thanks, all

thanks, all

Just_lori6

Hi Desertgirl~ I had shoulder

Hi Desertgirl~ I had shoulder surgery before I got cancer. I felt amazing after the surgery! Before I had the shoulder surgery I could not raise my left arm high enough to wash my hair. Soooo hopefully you'll feel amazing after your surgery 8)

Now.... after lymph node removal on the left side and radiation it hurts all over again. So long story short, I think it's good your getting it done after your treatments because it won't get messed up. 8) anyway, good luck & stay strong ~♡

 

 

desertgirl947

thanks -- I hear that the

thanks -- I hear that the surgery is worth doing

button2

Good for you!

This surgery is going to give you better quality of life. Check in with us when you are able and till then, we'll miss your good advice! Get well soon, Anna