Shaving notes of the MaineYooper

Great shave progress and read Eric. Hope the meeting goes well !

I missed this earlier. Thanks, the meeting went well. It was the first of 5 biweekly "check-ups" and if all precedes as well, I will be out of the dog house!

I had one surgery on the right. The left is feeling like it's heading that way and the right has gotten to the point it's usually in excruciating pain and I may need it done again. Just wonder if it's worth it......

Oh man, I am sorry you're dealing with this. But you are dealing well with the shoulder, I think, based on your good attitude and humor in your shave videos.

Shaving with your non dominant hand?  For me thats called growing a beard.   I've had three shoulder surgeries over the years, two on my right side with each one requiring a six week stay in a sling 24/7 and both times the right arm was in a sling I grew a beard.  I suppose I could have used an electric but seriously, a guy has to have standards. 

Good luck with the straight.

I had one surgery on the right. The left is feeling like it's heading that way and the right has gotten to the point it's usually in excruciating pain and I may need it done again. Just wonder if it's worth it......

I think it’s worth it. At least I have no regrets. It’s a big deal. Painful with a long rehab but I have full use of both arms without pain in movement, lifting weights, general activities or sleeping. I can now confidently say that a shoulder repair hurts more than a hip replacement. It has a longer disability period and a longer rehab. I completely understand your hesitation about another shoulder surgery.  It took me 10 years after my first surgery to finally decide to have the other one fixed. Then only 5 years for the third time. Honestly I think they got easier mostly because I knew what was coming and was able to mentally prepare for it. Like I said, I’m glad I did the third surgery. They had to clean up some of the old repair, fix up some new damage and also repair a torn bicep so I needed the fix and I’m full function without pain in my shoulders. Now if only they could do something about my spine

Thanks Mark, we sound like bookends, Scoliosis is fun too huh. I know what you mean, if that's what you are referring to..............Take care !

I had one surgery on the right. The left is feeling like it's heading that way and the right has gotten to the point it's usually in excruciating pain and I may need it done again. Just wonder if it's worth it......

I think it’s worth it. At least I have no regrets. It’s a big deal. Painful with a long rehab but I have full use of both arms without pain in movement, lifting weights, general activities or sleeping. I can now confidently say that a shoulder repair hurts more than a hip replacement. It has a longer disability period and a longer rehab. I completely understand your hesitation about another shoulder surgery.  It took me 10 years after my first surgery to finally decide to have the other one fixed. Then only 5 years for the third time. Honestly I think they got easier mostly because I knew what was coming and was able to mentally prepare for it. Like I said, I’m glad I did the third surgery. They had to clean up some of the old repair, fix up some new damage and also repair a torn bicep so I needed the fix and I’m full function without pain in my shoulders. Now if only they could do something about my spine

Thanks Mark, we sound like bookends, Scoliosis is fun too huh. I know what you mean, if that's what you are referring to..............Take care !

No not that.  This:

" Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a type of arthritis that affects tendons and ligaments, mainly around your spine. These bands of tissue can become hardened (calcified) and form growths called bone spurs where they connect to your bones."

Its pretty uncomfortable but it helps if I keep moving and working out as well as heat pads.  I feel like the Tin Man in The Wizard Of Oz after being in the rain and he starts to rust and seize up.  Gotta keep moving, motion is lotion.

https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/diffu...perostosis

I think it’s worth it. At least I have no regrets. It’s a big deal. Painful with a long rehab but I have full use of both arms without pain in movement, lifting weights, general activities or sleeping. I can now confidently say that a shoulder repair hurts more than a hip replacement. It has a longer disability period and a longer rehab. I completely understand your hesitation about another shoulder surgery.  It took me 10 years after my first surgery to finally decide to have the other one fixed. Then only 5 years for the third time. Honestly I think they got easier mostly because I knew what was coming and was able to mentally prepare for it. Like I said, I’m glad I did the third surgery. They had to clean up some of the old repair, fix up some new damage and also repair a torn bicep so I needed the fix and I’m full function without pain in my shoulders. Now if only they could do something about my spine

Thanks Mark, we sound like bookends, Scoliosis is fun too huh. I know what you mean, if that's what you are referring to..............Take care !

No not that.  This:

" Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a type of arthritis that affects tendons and ligaments, mainly around your spine. These bands of tissue can become hardened (calcified) and form growths called bone spurs where they connect to your bones."

Its pretty uncomfortable but it helps if I keep moving and working out as well as heat pads.  I feel like the Tin Man in The Wizard Of Oz after being in the rain and he starts to rust and seize up.  Gotta keep moving, motion is lotion.

https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/diffu...perostosis

Sorry to hear Buddy. Motion is lotion is a fact and why I'm heading back out to the hillside after lunch now. Take care !

Up and out again. Today is the (last) Beth Israel Deaconess appointment, an MRI, to make certain that there is no cancer.   

Great shave with the General, and my mask can't find any whiskers to snap!

Up and out again. Today is the (last) Beth Israel Deaconess appointment, an MRI, to make certain that there is no cancer.   

Great shave with the General, and my mask can't find any whiskers to snap!

Awesome.

Best of luck on a quick and positive visit Eric!

Up and out again. Today is the (last) Beth Israel Deaconess appointment, an MRI, to make certain that there is no cancer.   

Great shave with the General, and my mask can't find any whiskers to snap!

Awesome.

Best of luck on a quick and positive visit Eric!

Thanks Paul! Done now and about to leave Boston. We should be able to beat rush hour traffic.

I just checked my email and Blackland has sent me a treatise on how I owe it to myself to try the titanium Blackbird! I stopped reading, before I need to be physically restrained!

Up and out again. Today is the (last) Beth Israel Deaconess appointment, an MRI, to make certain that there is no cancer.   

Great shave with the General, and my mask can't find any whiskers to snap!

Awesome.

Best of luck on a quick and positive visit Eric!

Thanks Paul! Done now and about to leave Boston. We should be able to beat rush hour traffic.

I just checked my email and Blackland has sent me a treatise on how I owe it to myself to try the titanium Blackbird! I stopped reading, before I need to be physically restrained!

Lol. I got the same, I believe. No restraint needed, I'm good with what I got right now. Maybe later.

Is it later yet?

Up and out again. Today is the (last) Beth Israel Deaconess appointment, an MRI, to make certain that there is no cancer.   

Great shave with the General, and my mask can't find any whiskers to snap!

I hope everything went well today.