So, I had surgery in February 2023 for a torn rotator cuff, one tendon completely torn.
I was doing great...then in June 2023 I fell in the shower and pulled one screw completely out and one part way out...so I needed another rotator surgery.
Here is the screw that broke out and was floating in my arm/shoulder from June to September.
I was referred to Crystal Clinic and Dr Noel in Fairlawn, my original surgeon did not do revisions.
CRYSTAL CLINIC IS AMAZING!!!!
Huge shout out to them. I mean I thought my first surgery at Wooster Ortho was great. I joked that one went so well that I would do it again. What I did not mean was to have it again in the same year on the same shoulder.
I did not think the surgery could be better than it was in February, but it was. Praising Jesus!!! Prayer is powerful. My nerve blocker worked for 5 days. Also, I have been pain free since the surgery date. I mean pain free!!
Dr Noel says he did the same thing, it was just a different technique. Maybe the surgeon, but I think prayer had a lot to do with it too. I know have 7 anchors in my shoulder. My favorite Hymn now is, "My Anchor Holds"...look it up, lol!
Below, photos Day 2 and Day 6
I even went back to work early. And thankful for Arnicare- no real bruising either.
I write this one day short of the 8 week mark and I still feel incredible. I am pain free and have full range of motion. Crystal Clinic and their staff were incredible.
Dr Noel- day 6, I was having my stiches removed.
Almost 8 weeks in and I was able to get rid of the sling. They were amazed how far ahead I am.
Crystal Clinic "hospital" has a cafe and serves Starbucks. I got a dirty chai and it was so good.
Shout to Crystal Clinic...but also wanted to get the tea in this blog too. The dirty chai was really good. I only got one shot of espresso and it was perfect.
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