[Grizzly]

<p>Labral tear, full thickness.  Tendinopathy on one of the rotator cuff tendons.  Mild osteoarthritis.  Tendonitis.</p>
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<p>Referred to a surgeon.  PT said "So those low moans were because you were really in pain."  Ass.  He's actually a great guy, drafted in 1996 by the LA Kings but never played pro due to heart valve surgery (similar to what I will have to have).</p>
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<p>My MD is on vacation, and I am away until next Wednesday, so we're scheduled for Thursday. </p>

 

[merigayle]

<p>oh no! good luck with the dr appt. </p>

 

[Shadow38]

<p>Sorry to hear about it Grizz. My DH had surgery about 18 months ago for a labral tear. They were able to do it arthroscopically (sp?) on an outpatient basis. The first few days were rough, but he did well after that. The physical therapy after the surgery really helped.</p>

 

[runfishhunt]

<p>Good luck with getting it repaired Grizz.</p>

 

[jebba]

<p>For allt his trouble, you should insist that they turn you into the six million dollar man, with full bionic capabilities.</p>

 

[Grizzly]

<p>Well it's partly my own damned fault for not being more proactive.  I could have had the MRI sooner had I followed up on my hunch that the clinic staff were short a few cotton swabs in the bin.  MD had said that it was an MRI first and an ultrasound as a second choice, but they only heard the ultrasound part and I trusted them because they seemed so competent before.  The MD blew up when she heard, and it's one of the reasons she's moved her practice. </p>
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<p>The PT had been saying for some time that it seemed that whatever he was doing seemed to be working at cross purposes - that it seemed like there was more than one thing wrong, and he was right. </p>
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<p>All that from one little slip that you would hardly remark on. </p>
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<p>Oh, and I ran out of Curcumin and thought I could wait until the next grocery day.  Wrong.  That stuff does work, but it is subtle.  Takes a whole lot of the edge off.  You need to keep up a regular regimen of it.  Who would have thought that turmeric would be so useful.</p>

 

[Mrtambalynman]

<p>Whewh, getting a diagnosis is a huge mental/emotional relief.  I'm glad you got yours.  I hope your recovery from surgery goes well. </p>

 

[RaisingArizonainNH]

<p> Some how just know WHAT it is is a relief isn't it?  Glad you have a plan and hopefully this will  fix you up soon ! You have been sore for a long time. I feel for ya.</p>

 

[Grizzly]

<p>Yup.  Smiling at the prospect of surgery is a bit strange though.<br><br>
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[Tri_coach06]

<p>I've had both shoulders done. One I tore lifting, the other I tore when I got hit by a car.</p>
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<p>The surgery wasn't bad, the not sleeping was a bitch. No matter how hard you try, it's impossible to get comfortable. Then if you do and you move, you're up half the night waiting for the pain to reside.</p>
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<p>My right shoulder rehabbed in about 4-5 mths, the left took more like 8 for full ROM. I did everything I was supposed to but it just wouldn't loosen up enough.</p>
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<p>Good  luck with it.</p>
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