So, I was beside myself with how well this post-surgery thing was going. I have been out to lunch and made a trip to the state office to get a temporary disability parking placard. Well, my mother-in-law, who was staying at our house to provide me with around-the-clock care, left today. Before she left, she suggested we take down the Christmas decorations since it would be hard for me to do myself. I said yes, and then sent several hours removing ornaments from the tree, taking down garland from the fireplace mantle, etc.
BIG MISTAKE. I really overdid myself. I went down to take a nap, and during my log-roll into my pillows really torqued something in my left shoulder. I yelped in excrutiating pain. I felt like I had been stabbed and then somebody was twisting the knife in my shoulder muscles. I have been barely able to move my left arm, and am generally very stiff throughout my shoulders and neck. (Like I worked out too hard, which I did.) So, my husband said I probably tore or pulled a muscle and to just take it easy for the next few days. But, in the back of my head I am worried that I wrecked my hardware or pulled my fusion point out or something.
Needless to say, for the first time since my 12/13 surgery I am frustrated and sore, and in pain, and bummed. And it is my own fault for not taking it easy. GRRRR!!!!
BIG MISTAKE. I really overdid myself. I went down to take a nap, and during my log-roll into my pillows really torqued something in my left shoulder. I yelped in excrutiating pain. I felt like I had been stabbed and then somebody was twisting the knife in my shoulder muscles. I have been barely able to move my left arm, and am generally very stiff throughout my shoulders and neck. (Like I worked out too hard, which I did.) So, my husband said I probably tore or pulled a muscle and to just take it easy for the next few days. But, in the back of my head I am worried that I wrecked my hardware or pulled my fusion point out or something.
Needless to say, for the first time since my 12/13 surgery I am frustrated and sore, and in pain, and bummed. And it is my own fault for not taking it easy. GRRRR!!!!
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