Surgery Is Over

creampuff91344
creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hi all. Just dropping in to let you know that my shoulder surgery went well....it was "just" a bone spur....no torn rotator cuff. That's the good news. The bad news is there was a lot of cleanup needed to get the bone spur taken care of, and there was also problems with the shoulder blade......so, the orthopedic surgeon has his work cut out for him. I was in surgery for five hours instead of the predicted 1-1/2 hours, and the recovery is going to be a bit longer then expected. BUT, it was a good prognosis, and I am already in physical theraphy as of this morning (two days after surgery). Thank you all for your concern, and for your prayers. Now, let's get on with living. Hugs.

Judy
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  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #2
    Sounds like good news to me.
    Sounds like good news to me. Perhaps a bit longer on the recovery but the outcome you wanted to hear. Take care of yourself and, yes, now on to living!!
  • MAJW
    MAJW Member Posts: 2,510 Member
    #3
    So glad!
    That your surgery is over.......and "just a bone spur".....Feel better and I wish you a speedy recovery!
    Nancy
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #4
    Hi Judy
    I'm so glad this is all behind you. Concentrate on getting better and take care of yourself, or have someone take care of you!!!!
    Hugs - Pat
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    #5
    padee6339 said:

    Hi Judy
    I'm so glad this is all behind you. Concentrate on getting better and take care of yourself, or have someone take care of you!!!!
    Hugs - Pat

    Good news
    Judy. Sorry for long surgery and recovery time.
    I am glad that you are in a positive spirit and doing well.
    Speedy recovery!
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #6
    Yea Judy! We got to dance
    Yea Judy! We got to dance with any good news.
  • Aortus
    Aortus Member Posts: 967
    #7
    Woo hoo!
    Moopy and I are thrilled to hear that it has all worked out so very well... happy celebrating with your family and (of course) NED!

    Joe
  • lovelylola
    lovelylola Member Posts: 279
    #8
    Judy
    That's wonderful news. Follow the recommendation of the PT but don't overdo. After my mastectomy I had to ask my doctor for a PT referral and followed it to the letter. I think it really sped my recovery. I certainly didn't have as significant pain as I thought.
    Keep up the good work. Lola
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #9
    lovelylola said:

    Judy
    That's wonderful news. Follow the recommendation of the PT but don't overdo. After my mastectomy I had to ask my doctor for a PT referral and followed it to the letter. I think it really sped my recovery. I certainly didn't have as significant pain as I thought.
    Keep up the good work. Lola

    Great news Judy! Heal fast!
    Great news Judy! Heal fast!

    Hugs, Diane ♥
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #10
    Wonderful news!
    So glad to hear it was just a bone spur (though that still sounds like a big deal!). Now you can be on the mend. Thanks for updating us! Do what they tell you and take another stab at the extra presents....ya never know! ♥Pammy
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #11
    Akiss4me said:

    Wonderful news!
    So glad to hear it was just a bone spur (though that still sounds like a big deal!). Now you can be on the mend. Thanks for updating us! Do what they tell you and take another stab at the extra presents....ya never know! ♥Pammy

    I'm glad it wasn't your rotator cuff but what a long surgery for "just" a bone spur.

    Rest and do what the doctor said-which I know you will.

    Margo
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #12
    HUGS
    Glad you came out with the prognosis you were hoping for, sounds like you have a good doc there. Now relax and let others care for you, you deserve a bit of pampering.

    RE
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #13
    RE said:

    HUGS
    Glad you came out with the prognosis you were hoping for, sounds like you have a good doc there. Now relax and let others care for you, you deserve a bit of pampering.

    RE

    Sorry the surgery was so
    Sorry the surgery was so long but glad it was a bone spur and not rotator cuff. Take your time recouperating and let yourself be pampered.
    Stef
  • Jeanne D
    Jeanne D Member Posts: 1,867
    #14
    Aortus said:

    Woo hoo!
    Moopy and I are thrilled to hear that it has all worked out so very well... happy celebrating with your family and (of course) NED!

    Joe

    Judy ♥
    ♥
    Such good news Judy! I am so happy that this worked out to be the lesser of two evils for you! Praying for a speedy recovery for you!

    Love, Jeanne ♥
  • tasha_111
    tasha_111 Member Posts: 2,072
    #15
    fauxma said:

    Sorry the surgery was so
    Sorry the surgery was so long but glad it was a bone spur and not rotator cuff. Take your time recouperating and let yourself be pampered.
    Stef

    Judy
    Great news~!.. I didn't know you were the 'Whip and Spurs' type! Hope the recovery goes well. Hugs Jxxxxxxxxx
  • lynn1950
    lynn1950 Member Posts: 2,570
    #16
    Sounds like you're on your
    Sounds like you're on your way to resolution of your "shoulderitis." Did you have shoulder problems before cancer surgery, or was it part of the aftermath? xoxoxoxo Lynn
  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 Member Posts: 988
    #17
    lynn1950 said:

    Sounds like you're on your
    Sounds like you're on your way to resolution of your "shoulderitis." Did you have shoulder problems before cancer surgery, or was it part of the aftermath? xoxoxoxo Lynn

    Thank you all for your
    Thank you all for your encouragement, and for your concern. Tasha, you always bring a surprise in your posts, and you never know who is behind the scenes here. Part of the mystery is that you put the thought process into action, but I will never tell. Lynn, this shoulder problem only began about three months, and was not part of pre-cancer problems. Actually, I have been very fortunate over the years, and the breast cancer diagnosis was the first real "illness" I have ever faced in my lifetime. At age 65, I guess I am lucky in that respect. Also, being that age is going to make the recovery process a bit longer. I am looking forward to being up and about again, and would again like to say thanks to all for caring. Hugs.

    Judy
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #18
    creampuff91344 said:

    Thank you all for your
    Thank you all for your encouragement, and for your concern. Tasha, you always bring a surprise in your posts, and you never know who is behind the scenes here. Part of the mystery is that you put the thought process into action, but I will never tell. Lynn, this shoulder problem only began about three months, and was not part of pre-cancer problems. Actually, I have been very fortunate over the years, and the breast cancer diagnosis was the first real "illness" I have ever faced in my lifetime. At age 65, I guess I am lucky in that respect. Also, being that age is going to make the recovery process a bit longer. I am looking forward to being up and about again, and would again like to say thanks to all for caring. Hugs.

    Judy

    A little late but still relieved and glad for you
    Judy, Joe told me right away that you'd posted that you were ok and out of surgery. Sorry for posting late, but you were in my thoughts and prayers--don't doubt that! Very relieved that no rotator cuff tear was found, though it sounds as if that bone spur was more than enough to deal with. Wishing you no more pain and a smooth recovery. Maybe your PT can include occasional sessions of Casey cuddling!
  • tjhay
    tjhay Member Posts: 655
    #19
    Moopy23 said:

    A little late but still relieved and glad for you
    Judy, Joe told me right away that you'd posted that you were ok and out of surgery. Sorry for posting late, but you were in my thoughts and prayers--don't doubt that! Very relieved that no rotator cuff tear was found, though it sounds as if that bone spur was more than enough to deal with. Wishing you no more pain and a smooth recovery. Maybe your PT can include occasional sessions of Casey cuddling!

    So glad that you are back
    So glad that you are back and healing well, now just keep up the good work.
    tj
  • Kristin N
    Kristin N Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #20
    Moopy23 said:

    A little late but still relieved and glad for you
    Judy, Joe told me right away that you'd posted that you were ok and out of surgery. Sorry for posting late, but you were in my thoughts and prayers--don't doubt that! Very relieved that no rotator cuff tear was found, though it sounds as if that bone spur was more than enough to deal with. Wishing you no more pain and a smooth recovery. Maybe your PT can include occasional sessions of Casey cuddling!

    Hey Judy ☻

    Glad that your surgery is over Judy and now you can recover and be good as new, if not better! I can't believe you are already in PT, but, that is good. Been praying for you. Hoping that Casey is doing well too.

    Kristin ♥
  • Calleen
    Calleen Member Posts: 411
    #21
    Kristin N said:

    Hey Judy ☻

    Glad that your surgery is over Judy and now you can recover and be good as new, if not better! I can't believe you are already in PT, but, that is good. Been praying for you. Hoping that Casey is doing well too.

    Kristin ♥

    Judy
    Glad it went well for you. I'm sure your relieved and reday to get back to spoling all your great grandbaby!! Hope you have a speedy recovery!!!
    Calleen

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