Something New For David: SURGERY PART 2

I had my surgery on Thursday, and got some good news.

My rotator cuff was not torn. They just had to do a little cleaning up in that area.

I'll be in a sling for 10 days or less, and then, hopefully, I'll be as good as new.

The one thing I did learn is it's a lot harder to wake up than go to sleep. When they gave me the stuff that makes you go to sleep, I was out in five seconds. It took four hours to get me awake enough to go home.

Alot of people wanted video cameras to record the procedure. It's good thing for me that didn't happen because it was not my finest hour.

I do want to say that the nurses and the doctors took good care of me, and they were incredibly patient.

My arm hurts, but that's what happens when you let folks cut on your arm.

Rehab starts on Monday, and unless something weird happens, I will be back on the anchor desk later that night.

I thank you for your prayers, and I ask you to continue praying that my recovery goes smoothly.

I will keep you updated.

Something New For David: SURGERY PART 2

Something New For David: SURGERY

I am about to go under the knife for the 1st time in my life. I report to Hendrick at 12:30 Thursday afternoon to undergo shoulder surgery.

This is going to be a new experience for me, so I am just a little nervous. What I mean by that is, I am REALLY nervous. I am in the capable hands of Dr. Britton, but I am still concerned.

The worry stems from the unknown more than anything else.

1)How much is it going to hurt?

2)How long is it going to hurt?

3)How long will I be one-armed?

4)How in the world am I going to do my job?

Here are the answers:

1)A lot

2)for a long time

3)4 weeks or so

4)I have no idea

I am sure everything is going to be okay. I know I have the prayers of many people. You should really be praying for my wife. For 1, I am not the best patient in the world, additionally, Conni is about add being my nurse to being a mom for our daughter and a teacher for your kids.

I will keep you updated.