Jason Stiff

Four years ago tonight, I was in the hospital after rupturing my patellar tendon at a fundraising basketball game on behalf of work. Two nights after surgery, I blacked out, fell, and tore all the ligaments connecting my shoulder and collarbone. Three surgeries later, and I still have 24/7 pain in both limbs.

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Jan 20, 2023 at 8:31amWeb
Show threadJason StiffJan 20, 2023

I try to be positive and funny on here, but unending pain sure makes life more miserable than it should be.

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Show threadJHaworthJan 20, 2023

@JasonStiff

Hang in there and keep looking for the things that bring relief. After 30+ years, I've found my balance, but it's a constant struggle to keep pain at a minimum and positivity at maximum.

Show threadJason StiffJan 20, 2023
@jhaworth Thank you so much I sure am trying...
Show threadI TRIED TO TELL YOUJan 20, 2023
@JasonStiff Oof, hope you manage to improve. PT always seemed to help me.
Show threadJason StiffJan 20, 2023
@4d3fect Thank you so much... I've been through 4 rounds of PT... no real help...
Show threadAbjectJan 20, 2023
@JasonStiff Just reading your toot makes me hurt. I hope you find some relief at some point. Wow, can't even imagine going thru all this.
Show threadJason StiffJan 20, 2023
@abject Thank you so much yes I hope I can have some pain-free days...
Show threadValerieJan 20, 2023
@JasonStiff sorry to hear this. You do well on air.
Show threadJason StiffJan 20, 2023
@rideabike Thank you very much! I wear a boa-constrictor-like sleeve on my knee, and don't raise my right arm as high, which makes it a little easier... thanks again!
Show threadDiane in Chico 🌈 🧶📱🎵Jan 22, 2023
@JasonStiff Oh, ouch! The only thing that helps me is doing all those exercises the PT gave me, and going to the gym regularly. Your body will(?) hurt less and stronger muscles keep you upright. (I love trainer Steve Barnes at Anytime Fitness, corner of Forest and Notre Dame, open 24 hrs.)
Show threadJason StiffJan 22, 2023
@liatwp Thank you! 😊
Show threadjj the Santa BarbarianJan 22, 2023
@JasonStiff oh, noooo. I am so sorry. 😢
Show threadJason StiffJan 22, 2023
@cookiesinheaven Thank you yes just can't heal up but I'm trying