I had my post-op checkup today at 1pm. Lou and Lina came with me. Check-up went okay, recovery is progressing. The PA, James Kahler, had a nurse remove my stitches. I got another sick slip keeping me out from work for the rest of the week. Although I was hoping to, I didn’t get a refill for Oxycodone. Let’s just hope the periodic pinging pain goes away!
I don’t really know how to gauge the checkup. I didn’t actually see my orthopedic doctor, the one who performed the operation. I don’t recall this PA, James, being involved in the procedure two weeks ago. Aside from visually inspecting my shoulder. he didn’t do any real touch evaluation, range of motion evaluation(s), or anything beyond what can possibly be canned follow-on diagnosis. In other words, I’m not impressed with Kaiser’s Orthopedic Department….
After the appointment we went to Anna Millers for a late lunch… then stopped by Old Navy in Waikele, then back home.



