Ok, so the procedure was yesterday; Weds 5th April 2017. All seems to have gone to plan. I have a GraftJacket implated in my right shoulder. Sling for the next six weeks.
The surgeon identified a medial tear extending down toward the footprint of the supraspinatus. This has been closed and the GraftJacket applied over the entire tendon, including the margin of the infraspinatus. The GraftJacket is held in place with sutures in bone-tunnels, as opposed to anchors. The procedure was done open with deltoid detatchment and subsequent reattachment - major work.
Pain is under control, but I definitely feel it!! The nerve-block has now worn off and I am taking regualar pain medication including paracetemol, codene and naproxen.
Didn't sleep much in the hospital last night. This is my first night back in my own bed. Should be fun!
I hope to be off the pain meds within the next two days - so tomorrow is Friday and I hope Saturday will be the last day I need them.
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