I'm starting to see a faint light at the end of the tunnel, and for that, I am grateful. It is 6 weeks since my surgery so things are close to on schedule. My range of motion improves day by day. I am starting some strengthening exercises. It feels so good to be on the road to regaining strength. The only worry is that I seem to have a nerve "entrapped" in the scar tissue of my surgically reconstructed shoulder. That hurts and keeps me awake at night. I am told that it should probably resolve as my range of motion returns.
I am allowed to take short bike rides outdoors. No trails or bumps or falling down are allowed. I had to smirk about the "no falling down" rule. I never plan to fall! But I am being very careful. My goal is to be able to ride on all my favorite trails this summer.
I also can pick up a camera again. I started with a little pocket camera, and I've progressed to my normal camera. I support it with my normal arm (left) and push the shutter with my surgical arm. Taking photos has made my heart so happy!
I am thankful. This has been a dark winter for me. I'm doing the work to feel better, and I am seeing results. Big smile.
we hope the nerve will be released and the pains go away... hugs and potp to you
ReplyDeleteif someone took the ability to take photos away from me, i would be crushed. since 2002 I might have taken 1/2 a million to a million photos. if i lived where you live that would be tripled.
ReplyDeleteYou brought back a memory with the falling down. When Mom was little and her brother learned to ride a bike, he couldn't get the braking down, so he would purposely fall over to stop. Glad things are progressing well with your arm.
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ReplyDeleteOnward, upward, faster, stronger!!! YAM xx
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So glad you are feeling better and I know you will work hard to get stronger. And what a magnificent photo.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy to hear you are making good progress on your recovery. It must feel great to finally be back on your bike and be able to take pictures.
ReplyDeleteAnd your light at the end of the tunnel is gloriously colored.
ReplyDeleteI hope the shoulder pain will soon end at night.
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Cecilia
That photo is amazing-bravo for being able to capture it. Continuing to send best wishes for your full recovery. Shoulder reconstructive surgery takes a while due to the complexity of the joint. You'll get there! 👍🏻
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news! I hope the nerve issue is resolved soon. And your photo is gorgeous as always!
ReplyDeleteWe hope you are pain-free very soon and we smile to know that you are feeling better. Keep smiling.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're coming along very well. I happy that you're back on your bike a bit and have your camera in hand. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥
That faint light will get brighter each week, and to be able to take photos with your usual camera is a huge step forward.Beautiful sky colours, nature provide us with so much that man could not even come close to copying. Happy Easter.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your able to pick up the camera again...I know how much joy it brings me, I can imagine how hard it's been the past couple of months!
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad you're seeing and feeling some improvement, keep it going! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeletePraying you will heal and be able to get back to all the things you love. Good to hear this news that you are better. Our son-in-law had shoulder surgery in January and he is still in PT. But he feels he is getting more range of motion back in his shoulder area. It is a long process. But good to have goals you want to achieve. Have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteI know it was a hellish recovery. We know you are getting there, too slowly for you, but you will still get there
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