Looking for sympathy!

Don't typing and mouse control hurt ... or do you use VR? One way to look at it is that pain isn't all bad, it reminds us we're still alive - but I hope you feel better and pain free soon.
 
Dude - the part about being dependent upon others and it bumming you out b/c you're active and self-sufficient...remember world class athletes get injured take time off to re-cooperate, rehab and are triumphant. You're just in that phase right now. It sucks for you, but friends want to be helpful for you anyway. Chances are, if your pals were in your situation - you would be there to help them out. It sucks, but how great is it that you've got that kind of support your friends.

At least it's just getting bathed. It's not like anyone's changing your diaper. not YET :wink: ... just a little jokey joke. eh.

Hang in there, buddy.
 
how are ya feeling today sweetie? hope you're better....if not...well go take another pain pill hehe
 
I have never met you, but many, many of the people who had nice things to say to me have answered your request, so I just wanted to say I hope you're feeling better soon.
Hey us older dudes have to stick together. hang in there man.
Peace, Love and Happiness I send to you and a little Bob Marley cant hurt!!!!!!
 
Indie, I've had shoulder surgery too.
I remember those few weeks of not being able to cut food, wash my hair, roll over comfortably in bed.
They were damn frustrating ... so I know how fuckin' asskickin' angry you must feel at times.
Well, my consolation is pretty empty ... this too shall pass.
(But the trick is to believe that ... and sometimes you just can't. I remember, Indie.)
Anyway, I hope your recovery is smooth, reasonably quick and that you don't have any more problems.
Courage, my good man.:hug:
(And keep us posted.)
 
I'm overwhelmed by the kind remarks. I didn't realize people even noticed i was here at LPSG......I have a remarkable group of friends that are taking good care of me.......and I have my new friends, little white pills in a bottle labeled Vicodin...

vicodin is the solution to all of life's problems :tongue: i hope it's keeping you relaxed.
 
I just saw this...how'd it slip by unnoticed?

Take the Vicodin, and any Benzos (Valium, Xanax, etc) you can get into your good hand until you feel less "disabled", baby.

You're a strong, resilient healthy man in the prime of your life. You'll recover and be a stronger, happier Indy once the healing's really started.

Never forget that I'm in your corner, sweetheart. If you weren't so damn far away, I'd be right there doing whatever I could to make you feel more comfortable...know that.

Love-
BB
 
On Friday I had my 3rd shoulder surgery in 16 months. I had a large bone spur removed, 2 tears in my rotator cuff repaired, a ruptured biceps tendon re-attached, and a large fluid filled cyst excised. It hurts like a motherfucker. I need help getting dressed. I need to be bathed. I need my food cut for me. I consider myself a very active person but am having a really hard time adjusting to having to rely on others.

It's been a rough 16 months and I've had my ups and downs. Today is a DOWN day. My partner has to go out of town overnight so he's arranged for friends to come and "babysit" me, make sure i'm fed and clean. Intellectually i know I'll be getting better but today I'm having trouble seeing that. I've been on the verge of tears all day. I guess I need to vent and let some of this emotional shit out. Over the years here at LPSG I've had the privledge to "meet" many people who I now consider to be my friends. I just want to let them know what is going on.......that's all for now.

Thanks


I hope that you will recover quickly, Industrialsize. I understand how you feel. Take it one moment at a time. Watch some fun movies with your friends.