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Date Posted: 08:37:18 11/11/03 Tue
Author: Betsy
Subject: I need to whine

Hello and I salute all you Veterans:
Now I need to whine. Ever since I fell three months ago I have had pain in my left arm. I have been having physical therapy twice a week and not making any headway. I haven't been able to sleep because everytime I lie down, the pain increases and I can't stand it. After I've worked, my arm is so bad I have to take vicodin to be able to move. Well, I went to an orthopedic doc yesterday (a friend of mine who usually uses very conservative approaches rather than a trip to the operating room) and we decided to try a shot of cortisone. Then he looked at the xrays. Seems I've been marching around with a fractured shoulder and my rotator cuff tore and took a chunk of bone with it. You can see it in the xray just hanging off and flapping around. WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
So it looks like, once again, I will be heading to the OR. That's three times this year. Too much for me. I just want to cry. Except, I do want all this pain to stop, and he said it absolutley WON'T go away without surgical repair.

On a nicer note, I have done beautifully since my gastric bypass. I am down 4 sizes and 88 pounds. I feel terrific!!! Someone on this board had asked me months ago about the surgery because a family member was thinking of it, and I never replied. I am sorry!!! I am very scattered at times and lost the email. Please EMAIL ME AGAIN. I will try to be better at answering.

Thanks for listening to me whine. OH, has anyone heard from Jeannine??????

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[> Hi Betsy! 4 sizes??? Wow!!! Congrats! Another surgery coming up? Hey, at least now you know where the pain comes from. You will be so relieved when it is over! Sending you strength! (((((Betsy)))) Yes, I have heard from Jeannine. She says all is well, she is just staying away from everything these days, needing some time for herself. -- Martina, 09:27:42 11/11/03 Tue


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[> You are allowed to whine!!!! Did I tell you how wonderful you looked in NH, well ya did:)! And now after this operation you will start to feel more wonderful too. I haven't heard from Jeannine again Lady, email me when you get a chance. When are you going in to surgery, let us know, K! -- JeanClaire*, 10:51:01 11/11/03 Tue


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[> Glad to hear the source of the pain has been identified. Now you can look forward to being without it. A physical hug at this time might give you more agony, but in cyberspace it won't hurt a bit, so here goes .... (((((Betsy))))) -- Ron, 11:07:37 11/11/03 Tue


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[> Oh dear, Betsy! Well, they say things come in threes, so I guess this should be the last of it! I'm glad you have an answer to why you are hurting though and now you can fix the problem. ((((Betsy)))) -- Brenda, 15:29:12 11/11/03 Tue


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[> OMG! You poor thing. That sounds painful and to be sure. At least they took the x-rays and found it. I'm sending healthy positive energy your way and hope the surgery goes well. Congrats on losing all those sizes. Good for you. I'd pat you on the shoulder but like Ron said...consider yourself patted and hugged in cyber space!! Keep us posted on your shoulder! -- Lori, 19:33:38 11/11/03 Tue


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[> ((((Betsy)))))), that's it for now, cause I'm on the phone just dialing your number!!!!!! -- Keira, 15:57:52 11/12/03 Wed


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[> I saw the surgeon today. I have an MRI tomorrow and another appt. on the 20th. She said I'll probably be out of work 2-3 MONTHS!!!! Don't quite know how we'll cope, but we will. Meanwhile, I juggle work and vicodin. This really stinks!!! Thanks, All, for the shoulder to whine apon. I'll be whining more before this is over. -- Betsy, 22:14:25 11/12/03 Wed


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[> Oh I'm so sorry Betsy and I hope it will get better with or without surgery... I'm so glad to know that you are doing so well since your gastric bypass,. I was always wondering, whooohooo soon you'll make us all jealous in your bikini on a tropical beach !!! ahahha but it's great news, thank you I really wanted to know... -- IsabelleKiltup, 21:42:10 11/14/03 Fri


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