Progress Report

I am now almost 4 weeks out from my shoulder replacement surgery and doing well. The surgery was the week before Thanksgiving, so in my husband’s words, I spent the time sitting on the couch like a queen, giving orders. That was really nice! My husband as usual did the cooking, while I directed the rest of the family in putting out the Christmas decorations.

I thought I would be able to walk around the neighborhood more, but the weather did not cooperate. This was the first time in the last few years that we have had snow before Christmas. To top it off the temperatures were single digits or in the teens. With ice on the street, I contented myself walking a figure eight around the house. At least, I got some steps in!

After one of my Physical Therapy appointments, we went to get a small tree for the holidays. One of the workers agreed to take a photo. Oh, my goodness! This sling and my husband’s coat really did make me look fat! Hopefully, the sling will come off in a few weeks, and I can wear my own coat and at least look a little thinner. After we got home, my husband put up the tree with the lights and beads. I was able to put on the ornaments with one hand. We were now ready for Christmas!

Wishing everyone a happy holiday and a healthy new year. After this year of surgeries and health issues in our house, we are so ready for 2026. Let’s hope it is a healthy one!