Ok, well had the pre surgical visit today.  Here's what I was told, when I asked questions of my doc and im a gas!!

1.  He said try to have a recliner (aint got one) he said I would do well with one but to do what I can

2.  There is no implant for pain managment of a med pump, he offered me a nerve block that would last 18-24 hrs... so no pain pumps he does not use them.....

3.  There is no ice cooler for the shoulder he hasnt used them in years...OK damn it, now I am getting WAYYYYYY TO WORRIED about this damn surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.  He said he wants me off all pain meds within 1 week of surgury, I am fine with that too, but what if there is a high level of pain.... man is ther not one up side to this??

Well 6 days and counting....... 

SON OF A BISKET!!!!

 i was just content n happy as I could be until this very moment, I just read the description Andy placed above the surgury pics he posted.....

 I have been fine with the word ANCHOR this entire time, other sites I have seen that discuss the process say a BIO_DEGRADABLE ANCHOR is used! I am ok with that, knowing the health field I know full well it means my body will absorb the item over time and it will not longer exsist within me!

Then I read the word SCREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi all, I'am Mechaella "Mecca" for short and this is my SLAP Tear journey.

First I wish to say thank you to everyone that has already shared there triumphs an tribulations, I am sure they will help me along the way.

Well my introduction all started well at work on August 13, 2006 at 5:30 A.M.  A combative patient hyper extended my elbow and shoulder in ways that god never intended the human arm to go.  No I didn't hear that tale tell sign of a "pop" but I felt instant sheering pain.  No I am no big tough guy when stuff hurts it hurts, but I am no cry baby either and often forgo as much pain meds as possible.  Well after work I was sent to the hospital, put in a sling and told I had to report 1st thing Monday morning to the workers comp doc's.  O.K.  MAN DID THAT WEEKEND SUCK!