Had an appointment with the VA in ABQ yesterday, 6 days after the surgery to see how things were going and get stitches out. I swear, one of those stitches on the back over the Deltoid felt like it ran all the way down to my left great toe. Doc Lesko was more than pleased with my progress. His intention was to evaluate and schedule me for physical therapy after examination. Mind you I set up my own therapy to keep the mussel structure from getting stiff and work it a bit since there were no clear instructions other than to keep it moving and only sling it when necessary to alleviate pain. Doc Lesko was impressed that my passive range of motion was nearly 100% and my active ROM was about 60%, (50% greater than expected). He ask about my régime and workout times and how I came up with the ideas for it. Told him went back to my "Books" and did some research on mussel movement and uses and worked from there.
He said he would see me back in 4 weeks and was not going to waste my time with scheduling a therapist since I was 3 weeks ahead of where I was expected to be in passive and active range of motion. Did want me to refrain from any lifting or stress workouts using the biceps for fear of damaging the tendon attachment to the soft tissue after being snipped. Guess having all those "books" over the years and the varied interest I have help paid off in time and recovery. Never said I had a limited interest in subjects, but being a "Jack of All Trades" paid off I think. Still have discomfort and it hurts after hauling hay or feed, but life goes on. At least I only have to move the big ice chest one time from the car to the house, thank you Lord. Sharfschutze. "The most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears." "One who stands with his convictions never stands alone" "A pen in the hand of this president is far more dangerous than a gun in the hands of 200 million law-abiding citizens." "Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit." - Vince Lombardi Jimi -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VFB Mail" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
