Think Happy Thoughts for Me

[Pepito]

As some of you know, I can be rather injury-prone, and having a job as a Martial Arts Instructor doesn't always help.

On Monday night during Jujitsu class my shoulder dislocated. It poped out then went right back in. It was painful to be sure but I got on ice and Advil right away. Over the last couple of days I have experienced a severe loss of mobility, and there are some muscles in my shoulder/rotator cuff that don't seem to be working, or even there.

I had a student of mine, who is a doctor take a look at it, and he gave me some stretches and exercises to do to try to losen it up and regain mobility... they have helped but I still have a severe loss of mobility.

I am scheduled to meet with a surgeon on Feb 5th, to do X-Rays and maybe a MRI, to see if I need surgery.

As such I will not be armoring up for the Winterhawks game, and maybe unable to attend events for quite some time.

I'm really bummed, and albeit a little nervous to see what the doc says... so keep me in your thoughts

-P

[Cooter Davis]

Wow man that stinks.
Wish you well, and a speedy recovery my friend.

[OldTonyKenobi]

PAUL ! DONT DO THAT!!! but seriously man, that really sucks, right after danielle just healed up too . hopefully you will heal up quick and be able to at least attend the game. ill be wishin that it is not as bad as all that. anything i can do let me know ..................old tony kenobi

[Quick2]

Paul, My word.. That is a BUMMER. I injured  both shoulder rotator cuffs 4 years ago  . One shoulder more than the other and took me a while to heal completely. I did not see a doctor because I had no insurance. Paul I am glad you are seeing a Doctor. This will speed the recovery.  Our thoughts and prayers for a Speedy recovery.   Come out for support of the events ,  You have alot of support here Paul.

[Pepito]

I still plan on being at thw Winterhawks Game for sure! My armor just puts a little too much weight on my shoulder to gear up for it.

I had my appointment moved up to tbe 5th, which is good - I'm just going to be playing by ear until I figure out what's going on.

Sadly, I have some bruising that's consistent with a tendon snapping or a muscle tear, so I want to get it checked out ASAP while everything still has it's elasticity.

Thank you all for the support

[RHEBB]

dude!!!! that sucks. I will send you some healing forces

[SpitFireScout]

Ouch! sending a prayer your way dude, heal fast

[FireStorm]

Dude, that is crazy.  I was just thinking the other day, "If Paul had a dislocated shoulder and lost some mobility in his arm, I bet I could take him if I had a club and he was tied to a tree."  I fear my thoughts may have done this to you.  I am sorry for that.  I hope you get better.

If this "Doctor" you are seeing is named Nick Riviera, don't listen to him!

[stevo502]

Hey Paul, our best wishes are with you for a speedy and complete recovery!

-steve and michele

[TD-8821]

man oh man paul we are hoping for a quick recovery for you and that is well!!!

[Pepito]

If this "Doctor" you are seeing is named Nick Riviera, don't listen to him!

His practice does answer the phone 'Heeeeeey Everbody"

[grumpydevil]

HI, DOCTOR NICK!  Whoops, force of habit!

Paul, at least its been a while since you've been seriously injured, right? somewhat pain-free for a few months? Take care dude.

-Kyle

[Ilovesanddirt]

Don't worry Paul.  You will come back even more powerful then you could possible imagine! 

[tavrikgannon]

Dude... rotator cuff injuries are a nasty business. Hopefully you will have a speedy recovery.

 - Bill

[OldTonyKenobi]

I was just thinking the other day, "If Paul had a dislocated shoulder and lost some mobility in his arm, I bet I could take him if I had a club and he was tied to a tree."

S*** martin! i think i just peed in my jedi cloak (will clean immediately ).......old tony kenobi