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Debbie

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I wanted to update everyone on my shoulder. I have had to have it manually adjusted once since the surgery but it seems to be better. I am still having to use pain medicine (which I hate).

For the first time today I actually thought about my spring wardrobe and will try to sort through some of it this weekend. I am going to have forgo sleeveless items this summer due to the scarring so I am looking into very light weight toppers. I ordered a kimono in a very light weight fabric and will try and take pictures of it this weekend. I need to do some more shopping but just hadn't.
Thanks everyone for your well wishes.

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LACeleste

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Hooray Debbie! I'm glad you are better but sorry you still have pain.

Spring fashion is a tonic for the soul. Your kimono sounds cool!

annagybe

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Thanks for the update. Let me know if you need any more therapeutic chocolate from Theo.

deb

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I hope you feel better soon.

Beth Ann

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So glad to hear from you and happy that you're on the mend! Shoulder injuries can be so troublesome. I hope your pain subsides quickly!

AJ

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Happy to hear the positive report!

A kimono sounds like a fun spring refresher!

anne

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Thanks Debbie - Glad to hear the good news!

Eliza

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Shoulders seem to be very complicated. I am impressed with what orthopedists can do, though the healing can't be rushed. Glad you are progressing and hope the pain resolves quickly.

I can imagine that trying on clothes would be a challenge. Light-weight tops make sense. I have recently seen very nice linens in both sweaters and non-button tops that provide some coverage and are cool to wear. Perhaps these would be an option.

Anonymous

I'm so glad things are moving in the right direction Debbie. Starting to think about clothes is a definite good sign! I hope the upward trend continues. Take care.

viva

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Oh, best wishes for your shoulder recovery. I love the sound of the kimono, and I am sure it will be easy and soothing to wear, and also look lovely.

pil

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Thanks for the update, I hope the pain settles down soon. Your kimono sounds nice.

Angie

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At least there is light at the end of the tunnel. Glad that this ordeal is more or less behind you. Thanks for the update, Debbie. You are a soldier. Lots of love. xo

celia

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Glad things are looking better Debbie.
It was very sweet of you to come and give us an update. We miss you on the forum.
Big hugs

Isabel

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YAY ! I am so glad. Soon spring will be here and you won't need pain meds . : )

rachylou

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Oh gosh. What is a manual adjustment after surgery? But I'm glad you're feeling better enough to think fashion. Always a happy sign Can't wait to see the kimono. I can really see you in a kimono jacket.

Sveta

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I am so glad you have your shoulder back! I hope pain meds are not for long.

Debbie

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Thanks everyone!

Anna you are so sweet!

Rachylou-A manual adjustment is where the Dr pushes on the shoulder until it is in a position he likes. He did this to try and prevent me from having another surgery. I hope it works!

TraceyLiz65

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A tough road in the rear view mirror, with sunny days and flowered fields moving forward... Love the idea of the kimono. There are a lot of sheers out there these days and I love just a knitted shrug to help with air conditioning to cover my shoulders..

JamC

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So glad to hear you are on the mend. Being able to get on YLF must make you feel much happier. Here's to a speedy recovery!

Anonymous

Debbie, I just found your update and hope the manual adjustment did the trick, although it sounds very painful. Do you have to dress one-handed?
I'm thinking of you.

Anonymous

Yikes, it sounds painful. I'm sorry. I hope you heal fast and soon.

Debbie

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Joy-the adjustment was painful but hoping it works. I do not want another surgery but it is not up to me. Getting dressed is a nightmare. It is one handed and certain things I just can't get on. But I will survive this.

Neel

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Hope you feel better soon. Pain meds suck take care. xo

Janet

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Glad to hear you're improving! I hope you heal quickly and completely.

ironkurtin

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Debbie, so glad you're recovering g!

rachylou

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I'm pretty sure I'd blackout. Lol. Was much tougher when I was 5. Here's to it working, Debbie!

Anonymous

I'm glad to hear you're on the mend!

Anonymous

Ugh! I bet that manual adjustment was no fun, and I hear you on the pain meds! I hope your shoulder knits together perfectly the way it's supposed to. Button front shirts just may be your best friend right now. And about your scars, I never mind seeing scars on anyone. Every scar tells a story, and I'm sure they will fade in time.