Not This Year

Day 1 -Ice machine on right shoulder

When the consultant said that a shoulder reconstruction was necessary - too much winching - we laughed.

Then explained that this was the third year that all had been set for the S.A. then halted.
Now issue preventing the elective surgery was nowhere for our home, Sea Bunny.

No problem the surgeon actually phoned the owner of One 15 Marina where she was and arranged that she could stay for the maximum three months - well this is high, high end Asia.

Day 2 On Sea Bunny

Not a very flattering photo - definitely not showing the glorious bruising but hey at least I got my clothes on by myself!

A sling worn without the arm in will serve as a to others warning to keep clear for several weeks.
The flight cabin bag becomes my shopping and laundry trolley.

The downside to this time was that Richard had a fairly new computer stolen in town, this caused more concern than the surgery!

Water has played a significant role in rehab.
Standing in water has a feel good effect on a water baby.

My reward for being able to hold the arm up above my head, week 5 - was a coffee gelato.
Getting arm behind back, as in the picture, with no pain - a large G&T.
The ultimate, getting it to touch under my arm from behind, will require a much needed reward.

Bright paddles, used with caution, are being great for building up resistance along with the other daily exercises. My daily coach and support Richard is firm but fair.

Breast stroke is OK, managing about 50m, crawl will take longer.