sore arm

Hi all and thanks for your best wishes
I had my op last Friday and all went well (I think)
but my shoulder is that sore
it feels like Ive been kicked by a horse
its the muscle thats sore not the stitches
if I lay my arm down at rest its fine with no pain
if I lift my arm up using my other hand its still OK
but if I try to raise my arm under its own power
it bloody well hurts like crazy
is this a normal sympton and will it go away
Just wondering
also they said no driving for a month is that
because of the pain or is it because the PM might go crazy
thanks John

3 Comments

It'll get better

by Foofyden - 2013-02-11 03:02:53

Have had my pm a year now, never had any problems or pain with the incision but the shoulder and arm were killers. Was driving and back to work in two weeks but very limited range of motion for a few months. I'm not good at doing as I'm told so probably grabbed a fork to shovel horse droppings too early, but really you just need to listen to your body do what you can and accept that you need time to heal when there are things that hurt...it will come back in time. Don't over do it like I did at the 6 month mark and get frozen shoulder....good luck oh one saying I got out of a horse training book applies to most life experiences. Remember the three T's.....things take time.........best of luck to you

Thanks Angry

by accoj - 2013-02-11 04:02:29

Thankyou for that info
I have an appointment with the local doc on Thursday
and will discuss it with him
it sounds good to me though
thanks John

Thanks Foo

by accoj - 2013-02-12 05:02:40

Thanks for that Foo
that was what I was hoping to hear
not the shoveling
but the healing and pain that takes time bit
where are you guys
Im in Brisbane Queensland Australia
thanks again John

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