that'll leave a mark

Sure enough, last night totally sucked.

I tried sleeping on my right side, but it hurt my shoulder. Back sleeping was even worse. After a few hours, my left hip would complain.

And I can't do much reaching with my right arm - too painful. If I keep it fairly still, it doesn't hurt. So I'm holding onto my pain meds, but don't see much benefit in taking it. It's not constantly painful - just when I stretch it too much.

The dermatologist warned me that once the stitches come out, and I move the shoulder, the scar will spread a bit.

Boyfriend offered to take my stitches out for me on Monday, since Monday will be one week and I'll still be in San Diego (and the office will be closed anyway). I said we'll wait and see. I don't have good experiences with stitch removal.