Helping a friend move a couple of years ago, Tank injured his shoulder pretty good. After a couple of bowling seasons, he finally mentioned it to his doctor. One month later, Tank was operated on to fix his torn shoulder. That was today. He is home and resting comfortably. Can't feel a thing due to the nerve block, but that could wear off soon. Just dosed him with a codiene derivative (I think) so that the pain can be managed. He is thinking of you, and looks forward to being able to use his right hand again.
His typing will be limited as well everything else he does with his right hand. And there are some things a wife just won't do, no matter how much she loves her husband. I will, however, clip his cigars for him and help him light them when the time comes. Maybe tomorrow, if he's good.
The doctor said the repair went well, almost textbook.
This did not happen without some excitement. The nerve block is done by putting a needle into the neck and shooting the nerves with electricity until the correct nerve is found. Then medication is given to block it for up to 16 hours. After this procedure was done, the pretty little student nurse apparently passed out. I think she might be getting some ribbing later on.
After surgery, they took him into recovery to stabilize him so I could take him home. They had a few issues there too. Apparently, he was sleeping just a bit too much. I explained to the nurses and doctors when they came to talk to me about it, that he is a third shifter, and his internal clocks says it's the middle of the night.
Took about an extra hour to mobilize him.
They did ask if he has ever been dianosed with sleep apnea, but since we are on different schedules, I could not tell them anything. I am sure that will come up at his next doctors appointment.
He originally was gonna wait until the end of bowling season, but I mentioned that would cut into his motorcycle riding season. He changed his mind pretty quick.
Will keep you informed of any unusual developments, but don't anticipate too many.
Gotta give the patient a popsicle.
Nurse Deb
