Injury

Hi all. I received my PM June 11. Recovery was going well. At 4 weeks PO I had a mishap. Someone tripped in front of me as i was sitting and reflexively I reached out and caught her so she didn't fall right onto me. It happened in a split second. I used my left arm which basically had been immobile 4weeks. It seems I may have torn my pectoral muscle under PM. Doc had me watch and wait a week. No improvement. Pain is unbearable at times. Right after, I had a couple days of brady symptoms though not as bad as pre-PM. I am heart broken. I go in Thursday to Cardiologist and PM clinic for check. I don't even know why I'm sharing except I am so distraught about this setback in recovery.

10 Comments

Wish you get well

by Duke999 - 2013-07-22 07:07:31

Hi Minnesota, I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you get well soon. I hope you won't be so much in distraught and have a good strength to carry on. God bless.

Duke

Hope you are ok

by Acin - 2013-07-22 07:07:40

so sorry about your injury. I hopo its not as bad as it sounds. I got my ICD last Tues and i am super paranoid about using my left arm. Hang in there and let us know what the cardio says.

Injured pectoral

by Minnesota - 2013-07-22 08:07:27

It's crazy- I was so cautious those first 4 weeks. Wore sling round clock 2 weeks then only at night. Then a silly accident causes all kinds of trouble. It will be interesting to see how they examine the muscle injury without MRI. I am so bummed about this. Really wanted to get back to some normal activities. Can't do a thing now with the injured arm. PM site swollen and sore. Ugggg! Thanks for your replies. I will let you know what I find out.

Consolation

by Grateful Heart - 2013-07-23 05:07:03

Sorry to hear about your injury. Hopefully it is not too bad.

If it's any consolation, you did a very nice thing by catching her and probably prevented a major injury for her.

Hope it goes well for you at the Doctors.

Grateful Heart

Thanks Grateful Heart

by Minnesota - 2013-07-23 06:07:09

Yes I do think of the good deed as well as the ramifications of.. Seriously it was such a freak accident. I relive it with all different endings. I could"ve this or if only that. Gotta just move on. Thanks for your post. I'm really feeling the support.

Minnesota...

by lubro - 2013-07-23 10:07:09

I can't offer any word of advice, but I can send positive energyy your way to assist in your recovery. Hope all goes well and you are back on track soon. Let's hope it's something like a strained muscle of such. Let us know how things turn out. remember... you are not alone...

Thanks lubro

by Minnesota - 2013-07-23 11:07:51

Feeling better already! Thanks for your support. I have to remain hopeful it isn't torn. For a person like me who lives in her head too much I have to remember to "get out of my head and back into my life". I will keep you posted.

Bear post?

by Minnesota - 2013-07-23 12:07:12

Hey Coppertop- how would I find this post from done?? I could use a good laugh... Ouch...

Go to

by coppertop - 2013-07-23 12:07:30

The search put in bear. it is four posts down titled the return of old bre bar!! hee!!Hee!! DON'T HURT yourself from laughing so hard. donr is a hoot!!! I hope you feel better soon.

minnesota

by coppertop - 2013-07-23 12:07:57

I hope you feel better soon. I look forward to your post after your doctor's appointment. It will be so good to have that piece mind that you can only get after seeing cardio.
as a person who also lives her head!!! hard to get out it sometimes. it is nice to come on here and read that your not alone. and if you hav'nt already read donr bear post. I laughed and laughed at that. Take care!!!

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