17 November at 0700…or 7:00 am for our Non-Military folks… I had shoulder surgery. This should be an interesting time being Keto for two and half years. The fun part of this surgery was that it was in the middle of the November Zorn Fast. lol. So, post-surgery I was given the option of fully sugared up sodas or water to drink. So, I had water to drink and a packet of cheese crackers. lol I gave those to my daughter and went for a more keto option at a Grill Cafe down the street after being discharged.
So, let me elaborate on how this happened. In May of 2016 I was on tour with Raw Materiel. It was my Rock Band here in the Army Materiel Command Band. I was carrying sound gear into the Harrisburg Senator’s Stadium when my right shoulder decided to have a loud and painful pop. So, I switched to the other arm in order to continue the mission.
Upon returning home, I made an appointment with my doctor and immediately started with Physical Therapy. After eight months of Physical Therapy, my shoulder was not getting any better…in fact it was worse. I stopped doing those appointments and after a few months I went back to my doctor to see about other options. I was referred to Orthopaedics. X-rays, MRIs, and Ultrasounds occurred. This determined that my collarbone was permanently out of place which is causing the reduced range of motion accompanied with plenty of pain and soreness. Also, all of this uncovered that I had bone spurs on the inside of my shoulder joint.
We started with a Steroid Injection in the right shoulder to reduce the inflammation then went to the surgical option. Three bone spurs and 18 mm of collarbone were cut out during my surgery.
I do have a question though.
Has anyone taken Percocet while on Keto? This is my first time taking it since this lifestyle began.
I definitely wanted to share my experience with my fellow Ketonians as I heal. Today is the first day after surgery and my shoulder is very sore…especially on the top where the 18 mm of bone was removed. The pain is not unbearable though.
Lets see the power of ketones in the healing process. Less inflammation I am betting.