Hi Celeste,

Wow, you sure have a big decision to make. I pray you will make the right decision!

Sorry to hear about your daughter.

I'm interested in some seeds.

I'd like Pilgrim on Earth. It's purple and its by Weitz.

Things are going well here, wet and warm.

thanks so much Celeste.

Celeste - Good heavens! You have certainly got a lot to deal with right now! That's a pity about your daughter's breakup. Perhaps, though, there is some good to be gleaned if she can take on a portion of the housework for you while you are incapacitated. If you're watching her kids, it seems like a fair trade to me.

I am always leery of surgery, but it seems as if this is one of those instances in which it might be a good thing. From what you said, the damage was so extensive that it might be necessary to go back in and do further repair. Doing it now when you have the winter to recuperate is something to think about. You strike me as such a strong, active person, with an equally strong, positive attitude. I hope all goes well for you.

On the subject of bee seeds, I would certainly be interested. UFs, patterns, whites - all of those interest me.

Alex

Wild One - love to try that!

Celesre. I tore my rotator cuff, and did not have surgery. It did not heal rapidly but did heal. It did not get better with therapy until they started ultrasound therapy, and I could tell a difference very quickly when they did that. I am not limited with my shoulder, but my tear was NOT a complete tear. the radiologist told me it would heal...recently I saw him for bursitis, and he told me that I would continue trouble free as long as I kept the muscle strong. I go to gym, so it isn't a problem to keep the muscles strong. You will have to decide based on YOUR shoulder, of course. For a total tear, I would probably lean toward surgery, but it is your call...at least it is the time of year when you aren't in the garden for a while. You have a very busy home life as always. sorry for your daughter, that is always hard all around.

kay

Anyone else want some free seeds?? I am happy to share and can send plenty. Otherwise I'll just throw them out.

Brad, I have your address but will need yours Alex.

Kay, I have had a few sessions of the ultrasound therapy and so far there is no improvement. But of course, I messed up my entire shoulder and there is still a lot of inflammation from the collarbone surgery. I know that I am early in the process of healing at 9 weeks and the added trauma of the rotator cuff tear is a lot to recover from. I guess I'm just surprised that even with doing my PT exercises diligently I still have so much pain. Did your tear feel like it was burning? Sometimes I swear someone has lit a match inside my shoulder. I still can't touch my shoulder in the spot that I fell on because the skin is still so tender. There is this weird numb patch that runs from my collarbone across the top of my shoulder and down the front of my arm. I am told I may never get sensation back because the nerves were cut during the surgery. I almost wish that numbness would go deeper! The other thing is that my shoulder hurts even when not using it. It hurts when I'm completely still. Do you recall if yours hurt only with certain motions or did it hurt pretty much on a constant basis?

Celeste - I've sent you my address. Thank you so much for the kind offer; this will be such a treat to see what treasures I come up with year after next!
So sorry to hear of your constant pain. Harder to bear, I know, when you are used to being very active. You're right that 9 weeks is not so long a time for such a severe injury. Take care of yourself.
Alex

I'm going to send a bunch of seeds to you Alex. You will be really busy this winter! I will be interested in following along in the next couple years to see if any of them are keepers. I am hoping that you will get something really special for your efforts in starting them!

O frabjous day! Good thing I ordered all those tall skinny 20 oz cups - I'm gonna need 'em! Will keep you apprised of my progress - ha ha!!!

Alex

Thanks for the feedback, Kay. You are probably right.....it must be nerve pain. I was told that the MRI showed a huge area of inflammation around the rotator cuff. The trauma was great as the impact of my fall was directly to the shoulder and the bursa is swollen. My nerves got stretched and then were cut during the surgery, so they have a lot of repairing to do. I will just keep doing the exercises as I'm told and see where it leads me. I am not going to decide on surgery for a couple months. Thanks again for your input.

I am so sorry to hear you are still suffering so much pain, Celeste. I know it is not surprising, with all that happened. I was hoping it would not be so bad for you though. I hope it gets better.