Well my vacation came to halt. I was swimming today and my shoulder snapped out of socket. It was the same arm that I bent backwards two weeks ago when I fell. The doctor at the hospital here in Florida put it back together. He had to put me to sleep to put it back into place. I now have my left arm in a sling and I am not able to move it or lift things with it. So, I will not be able to use that arm until I have an orthopedic surgeon check it out. I just can’t win for loosing.
man—that really sucks!! What can you do?
I just cried! I thought I was going into shock. The pain was unbelievable. I guess in reality there is nothing I can do but pray to the lord. This seems to be my life. Some days I just wish I could just go on to heaven. Today was one of them. I knOw I shouldn’t think like that but sometimes the pain and misfortune gets to you. I try to stay positive. I am so glad tjat I have y’all. Thanks for listening to me and for being here for me when I need a friend
janice said:
man—that really sucks!! What can you do?
Kim I am so sorry---it does seem like one bad thing after another and you are not alone in thinking that all this is too much. Sometimes it just seems like life is too long. When I get like that God usually reminds me of one tiny reason to wait and see what happens next. One night I was feeling miserable and didn't think I could bear another 24 hours. I went out and sat on my front porch. I was looking up at the stars--there were so many and in New Mexico, in small places where there are not a zillion lights, the sky is a black as velvet---and that night was like that. It was freezing cold too and I could see my breath. For some reason I looked down and remembered that I had planted flowers in the flowerbed and wondered if they would grow or not. I pictured what they would look like in the spring. Then I felt my burden lifter just enough that I could go on, if only to see if the flowers would grow or not.
That experience has had a huge impact me and I think of it often.Is there an experience in your own life that gives you what you need to keep going?
I am glad to be here for you and I am up all crazy hours so never hesitate to log on---if I don't get back to you immediately chances are I will be up and at 'em before long--or Suzie or any of us are always " on the other end of the line" and someone is always praying too.
Hi Kim I am so sorry this happened to you. I know how it feels as my left shoulder has dislocated 10 times and my right one 4 times. For me its just as painful as the first time it happen. I too have to go to the ER and be sedated for the drs to pop it back. Every time it happens I feel like dieing but as soon as its back in its like it never happened! I know they tell you not to use your ARM for a few days but I have to. I am in a wheelchair because of the damage lupus has done to my legs but I walk at home with a walker very short distances. So I need my arms to get up from sitting every time. For me the more I use it the quicker the soreness goes away. But I still have to be aware of every movement. I know how much it sucks it had happened 2 times when I’ve been on vacation too. I hope they gave you some pain meds for it and that you can enjoy the rest of your vacation. Just remember it passes and it gets better and you have friends here thinking of you and sending you love.
Thanks so much. They have my arm in a sling. They told me not to move it and keep it close to my body. How am I suppose to do that? I teach special needs kids. I am really scared that it will pop out on me. I woke up In the middle of the night with my arm out of the sling and with it up in th air. I almost panicked. When your arm comes out, do you think you are someone else could pop it back into place. I go see the orthopedic doctor in 9 days.
Kristi said:
Hi Kim I am so sorry this happened to you. I know how it feels as my left shoulder has dislocated 10 times and my right one 4 times. For me its just as painful as the first time it happen. I too have to go to the ER and be sedated for the drs to pop it back. Every time it happens I feel like dieing but as soon as its back in its like it never happened! I know they tell you not to use your ARM for a few days but I have to. I am in a wheelchair because of the damage lupus has done to my legs but I walk at home with a walker very short distances. So I need my arms to get up from sitting every time. For me the more I use it the quicker the soreness goes away. But I still have to be aware of every movement. I know how much it sucks it had happened 2 times when I’ve been on vacation too. I hope they gave you some pain meds for it and that you can enjoy the rest of your vacation. Just remember it passes and it gets better and you have friends here thinking of you and sending you love.
Morning Kim! Just checking to see how you are feeling today…my grandfather would have answered that with a sassy: “with my fingers” he was a joker…i am his humor-progeny
In response to the very last line of the post that said you have your arm in a sling;
I say: better your arm than your... lol ?
You just have to be very careful be very aware of every movement. Try not to make sudden quick movements,like to grab something. I personally can’t take the pain if someone putting it back in place. That’s why they have to sedate me. But u have seen it done and if you can take the pain I think someone else could do it.
Good luck, I know its such an inconvenience. Something I do is wear the sling, even though I take my arm out of it, just to remind myself to be careful and aware of my movements and body. Then when I’m resting or sleeping put it back in the sling. I hope this helps.
Kim said:
Thanks so much. They have my arm in a sling. They told me not to move it and keep it close to my body. How am I suppose to do that? I teach special needs kids. I am really scared that it will pop out on me. I woke up In the middle of the night with my arm out of the sling and with it up in th air. I almost panicked. When your arm comes out, do you think you are someone else could pop it back into place. I go see the orthopedic doctor in 9 days.
Kristi said:Hi Kim I am so sorry this happened to you. I know how it feels as my left shoulder has dislocated 10 times and my right one 4 times. For me its just as painful as the first time it happen. I too have to go to the ER and be sedated for the drs to pop it back. Every time it happens I feel like dieing but as soon as its back in its like it never happened! I know they tell you not to use your ARM for a few days but I have to. I am in a wheelchair because of the damage lupus has done to my legs but I walk at home with a walker very short distances. So I need my arms to get up from sitting every time. For me the more I use it the quicker the soreness goes away. But I still have to be aware of every movement. I know how much it sucks it had happened 2 times when I’ve been on vacation too. I hope they gave you some pain meds for it and that you can enjoy the rest of your vacation. Just remember it passes and it gets better and you have friends here thinking of you and sending you love.
Hope u are feeling a little bit better Kim! I am so sorry to see this happened to u! That must hurt so BAD! Thinkin’ of ya & hoping u feel better soon! Suzie :0)