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vanity: Prayer Request for me, RaceBannon
myself | 06/03/03 | RaceBannon

Posted on 06/03/2003 8:12:31 AM PDT by RaceBannon

Hi folks!

On March 5, I fell at my apartment and tore my rotator cuff in my right shoulder. The landlord never extended the awning over the steps and we had freezing rain overnight, and when I stepped out the door I could not stop in time and went down a flight of stairs, 4 steps.

I tried to go through therapy and a cortizone shot, but the doctor felt there was zero progress, and tomorrow I am slated for surgery about 11AM or so EST.


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I hear it is a painful event for the first 3 days or so.

I will be in a sling for 2 months and in therapy for at least 4 more months after that.

The surgeon is assuring me I will be 100% after 1 year, able to lift 50 Lbs after 6 months.

I have applied to several state agencies for charity to pay the bill as I am unemployed and uninsured. One agency told me I will get at least a partial payment from the state, and the rest is mine, but that when my Landlord settles the lawsuit I will have to pay it back. Fair enough!

In the mean time, I will be typin with one hand, single word answers I guess! Maybe even single letters!

But I appreciate any thoughts toward me in this time!

1 posted on 06/03/2003 8:12:32 AM PDT by RaceBannon
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To: RaceBannon; #1CTYankee; .303 Brit; Agamemnon; AGBRUHN; always vigilant; Anarchist; Andonius_99; ...
Prayer request bump
2 posted on 06/03/2003 8:13:24 AM PDT by RaceBannon
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Oww! I'll be praying for you.
3 posted on 06/03/2003 8:14:19 AM PDT by Bushfanatic ("I'll tell ya...I'd fly this Presidents wing into hell and know he'd get me back ."--Duke Cunningham)
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Hang tough, RB. All will be well.
4 posted on 06/03/2003 8:14:45 AM PDT by TomServo (Bring Back Illbay!!!)
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Prayers your way, and take it easy on the FReepin - that can be hard on the rotator cuff!
5 posted on 06/03/2003 8:15:28 AM PDT by Xenalyte (I may not agree with your bumper sticker, but I'll defend to the death your right to stick it)
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I urge you to get a second opinion before the surgery. My mother had her rotator cuff repaired a few years ago and has chronic pain still.

Good luck!
6 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:11 AM PDT by annyokie (provacative yet educational reading alert)
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I'll be praying for you
May the Lord See that you heal quickly
God Bless
7 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:23 AM PDT by Fiddlstix (http://www.ourgangnet.net)
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To: RaceBannon
The surgeon is assuring me I will be 100% after 1 year, able to lift 50 Lbs after 6 months

Prayers for your full recovery. God bless you!

8 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:25 AM PDT by Tiger_eye
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Typing with one hand takes the fun out of a good flame war.
Best of luck to you, Race.
9 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:40 AM PDT by the gillman@blacklagoon.com
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On the way. Get well soon, ya big lug.
10 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:43 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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Prayers are with you, Race. (Was it you left wing or right wing?)
11 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:48 AM PDT by Lee'sGhost (Crom!)
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Praying now.

Get well quick Race.

12 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:53 AM PDT by Militiaman7
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Wow. You have ours, Race. And good luck. We know someone who just went through something very similar, tore a rotator cuff, and is doing just fine after surgery and physical therapy. We'll be thinking of you tomorrow. ANd doesn't your landlord have insurance that would cover your innjuries? Seems to me if would be easier on him and his insurer to cover you now than risk a lawsuit. And tell him I have one word for him: Rocksalt.
13 posted on 06/03/2003 8:16:55 AM PDT by mewzilla
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prayer bump
14 posted on 06/03/2003 8:17:22 AM PDT by Tribune7
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I'll certainly pray for you, RaceBannon. <><

The recovery is long for this type of injury/surgery. Please follow the therapy closely to ensure complete healing. My bil had this surgery about 8 years ago and is doing very well.

15 posted on 06/03/2003 8:17:23 AM PDT by homeschool mama
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Good luck on your surgery & recovery.

In the meantime perhaps there are Freepers who can give you some pointers on summarizing complex societal/political sentiments in 10 words or less:)

16 posted on 06/03/2003 8:17:43 AM PDT by skeeter (Fac ut vivas)
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You'll be remembered in tonight's prayers, FRiend!
 
Hang in there, stay right!
 

Owl_Eagle

”Guns Before Butter.”

17 posted on 06/03/2003 8:18:12 AM PDT by End Times Sentinel
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Hang in, Race. I have had both of my rotator cuffs repaired. Remember to have plenty of button-up type shirts available. You won't be putting on a t-shirt for a little bit (well, you can, but it is a little tricky).

On the typing, you could buy some voice recognition software (Dragon or ViaVoice). That would allow you to have more full responses. You could use the software with Word and copy/paste in your posts? Just a thought...

18 posted on 06/03/2003 8:18:25 AM PDT by mattdono
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Race, oooo, I feel for you. I've had a partial tear of my rotator cuff for years and there are days it hurts like Hades. No surgery, though--it's not torn ENOUGH.

Just remember that when you get into PT, the physical terrorists enjoy pulling the wings off flies, just for fun.

19 posted on 06/03/2003 8:18:31 AM PDT by Catspaw
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Prayers sent and will continue!

Looks like we will be in Connecticut at the end of the month. You should come out for some R&R...
20 posted on 06/03/2003 8:19:33 AM PDT by abner
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