Mark and I went to the orthopedic doctor this morning and after getting a fresh set of x-rays, it was decided that the screw should come out (getting too close to the surface and causing pain) and at the same time, Dr. Novotny will do the manipulation. So....two biggies that I was so hoping to avoid, but...
The manipulation will be done first, followed by taking the screw out. Dr. said he would get all the notes from Dr. Smith (Florida surgeon) so he knows what kind of screw he's dealing with and what kind of screwdriver to have on hand.....not sure if he was kidding, but he smiled as he said that - obviously makes sense to have the correct tools close at hand! This will be outpatient and we're hoping for next Monday (our 41st wedding anniversary) as then they will do 2 straight weeks of therapy. The negatives about these procedures are that the bone could break (OMG) again or it could affect the rotator cuff. But not going to think along those lines and keep positive thoughts that all will go well. The good news with manipulation is that it should free up the shoulder (get all the freezing and scar tissue outta there) and then speed up the healing process.
In the meantime, all therapy is halted and I'm only to do minimally here at home what doesn't hurt!!!
Mark and I organized some things in the basement (still a ways to go with that) - and then the rain came. Dumped out another inch from during the night and today. We went for a short walk as it's very hot, sunny and steamy. Enjoying a good story on my Nook and catching up on e-mails.
Kay and Bruce
Tonight we went to dinner at Beningo's (great Italian) with friends, Bruce and Kay. Came back to our house for good visit and Kay's absolutely delicious fruit pizza pie. I'm in Exchange club with Bruce and he and Mark go way back with SF. Kay and I have been friends since we were little girls and she is a fellow Sublettian - they are moving to AZ.....happy for them, but will be so hard to say good-bye.
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