Hello family--
Playing tennis isn't how I got "tennis elbow" although incidently I do love to play tennis
nevertheless some unfortunate people like me get "tendonitis" in their elbows. I truly can't pinpoint how I got it? --I just did --it can even be inherited they say or certain activities.
Unfortunately I got it! The pain drags me down (and has done for over two years)
Fortunately--the Dr. said the pain could be lessened with cortizone shots---boy did they help!!
Unfotunately- The relief of the shots wears off in about 2 months--then I'm back in pain.
Fortunately- 85% of the people who have surgery on their elbows have permanant relief of pain.
Unfortunately- 15% of the people who have surgery on their elbows say they wouldn't do that again.
Fortunately-- I get to try the surgery tomorrow Mar 26th to see if I can be one of the 85%.
Unfortunately- I'll only have a short time to get this done so I am doing both arms at once.
Fortunately--Bryan is wonderful and will help me through this while I am on the mend.
Unfortunately- Dr (Dan Hammon) said this is the first time he has ever done 2 elbows at once.
Fortunately- He also said that he would splint one arm & put one in a sling.
Fotutunately- Last but not least they are going to put cortizone in my wrists for carpel tunnel.
So bottom line -happy day!! Please remember me in your prayers that hings will all work out ;and maybe after Wed I won't be such a grump! We can only hope. I am actually excited to see if I can have some relief that lasts. but a little scared--it's worth a try :) I won't be blogging for a while but I'll be reading yours and thinking about you guys. Love mom
3 comments:
We are ready to come be your hands tomorrow. Glad it all went well and here is to not having them hurt!
I bet it is a huge relief to have the pain relieved from you. I know how much you love holding the grandkids and playing with them. I don't think I've ever seen you grumpy. You are one of the happiest people I know Lynda! :)
thanks for the feedback--that made me soooooo happy-- to get those thoughts I laughed out loud...Its just that dad and I don't get out much and this is like the biggest event of the summer for us..
it was also be fun to have you all around if everything goes as planned. I know everyone's plan for summer are If-y and as kerri said "
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