What does grit mean? I have been struggling with my shoulder since the end of 2023 . I had steroid shots and physical therapy but as soon as the shot wore off the pain came back with a vengeance. So once I could no longer sleep and the pain was really taking a toll on me mentally my doctor and I decided that surgery for my rotator cuff and bicep is what was needed.
For my pre-op appointment I had to complete a survey to see "how much GRIT I have" I had to answer questions to see how dedicated and resilient. I guess it was to measure how successful I will be post op. As I looked at my answers I think the real me vs the way I see myself are quite different. The results showed that I was right in the middle, not totally committed to things but still will work to get the job done. I have to disagree with how well my score represents me. I think about how far I have come in the past 3 years. That day when I had no idea how I was going to do life when Wyatt stopped walking and how was I going to keep going but now I feel like I have found a way to manage life! WE have found a balance and then January 14, 2025 the day of shoulder surgery.
I honestly was wondering how it was going to go. I know I'm exhausted all the time but sometimes I just think it's just all in my head. Well a few days post op Patrick said to me..."Now I know why you are always tired." He is realizing that it's not just because I stay up late, it's because it never stops. Someone is always needing me. And now that I can't
pick up anything more than a pound and can't drive for the 6 weeks, everyone is having to adjust their routine. So our nice balance is quite out of whack.
I definitely feel for Patrick because he isn't just dealing with Wyatt unable to do things, Wynston is kind of out of commission with his left hand and now me with my shoulder. I almost named this blog....No shoulder, No Hand, No Legs, No Problem...He's got this.
I know that my little family can do this, and I have also gotten Wrigley to help me out when I can't pick things up. We also have the support of family and neighbors to help when needed. I think this time has really brought us a little closer and have found a new respect for each others role at home.
And a small update on Wyatt...he is continuing the trial he has been in for 2 years. We are happy that the drug is showing promising results and could be on the market by the end of the year. Patrick and Wyatt drove to St Louis for the trial...because it's hard for Patrick to say no to a road trip with Wyatt. And thankfully my mom was able to come spend a few days with me to make sure I didn't do something I wasn't supposed to do because I didn't have help.
I will end this blog with something I have said many times...it truly takes a village and I am so blessed to have my village so I can truly take a break and heal while sitting on my recliner with the dog.
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