Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Jess, Could you remind me again what is wrong with your shoulder. I know its an impingement but how did they diagnose this and what meds/therapies have you tried? I have cysts in my shoulders and am trying to decide if it is worth the surgery as well. Frustrating. I'm not sure about recovery time. What type of Dr is telling you this? In my experience Orthopedic Dr. are unrealistic in their recovery times or at least both of mine where. Good luck and I hope things turn out great for you. Caitlin jbrosenfeld wrote: I think i am going to finally get the surgery done on my shoulder that the doctor has wanted to do for several months. . --------------------------------- Sneak preview the all-new Yahoo.com. It's not radically different. Just radically better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 They diagnosed it with my limited range of motion, pain and it also showed up on the mri. I also have arthritus in my ac joint that they are going to clear out doing the surgery since they will be in here. I have tryed physical therapy, massage, acupunctor and I am currently taking mobic and percocet from the pain from my shoulder, back and neck. When you say that Othopedic's aren't realistic with there recovery times do you think they tend to say it would take less time then it acually takes or more time. I have never had surgery before so I don't know what to expect. Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 They diagnosed it with my limited range of motion, pain and it also showed up on the mri. I also have arthritus in my ac joint that they are going to clear out doing the surgery since they will be in here. I have tryed physical therapy, massage, acupunctor and I am currently taking mobic and percocet from the pain from my shoulder, back and neck. When you say that Othopedic's aren't realistic with there recovery times do you think they tend to say it would take less time then it acually takes or more time. I have never had surgery before so I don't know what to expect. Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 --- jessica rosenfeld wrote: >> When you say that Othopedic's aren't realistic with there recovery times do you think they tend to say it would take less time then it acually takes or more time. My vote is LESS!! Surgeons of all kinds always think you should be " all better " long before any realistic recovery period. It helps if you talk to your surgeon about specific outcomes, rather than a general " recovery " time. If you just say " recovery " they may just reply as if it means out of the hospital and back on your feet. On the other hand, if you ask for example, " When will I be able to lift XX pounds, use my arm to make my bed, no longer feel any pain from the surgery site " you *might* get more accurate estimates. It might help to ask too about what's " best " , " average " and " worst " recovery periods for key activities. But I still think they just report based on their best patient result to make themselves look better! Cheryl in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 --- jessica rosenfeld wrote: >> When you say that Othopedic's aren't realistic with there recovery times do you think they tend to say it would take less time then it acually takes or more time. My vote is LESS!! Surgeons of all kinds always think you should be " all better " long before any realistic recovery period. It helps if you talk to your surgeon about specific outcomes, rather than a general " recovery " time. If you just say " recovery " they may just reply as if it means out of the hospital and back on your feet. On the other hand, if you ask for example, " When will I be able to lift XX pounds, use my arm to make my bed, no longer feel any pain from the surgery site " you *might* get more accurate estimates. It might help to ask too about what's " best " , " average " and " worst " recovery periods for key activities. But I still think they just report based on their best patient result to make themselves look better! Cheryl in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Oh, and one other thing...ask how soon after surgery they'll refer you to physical therapy/rehab, and then how long you'll have to undergo PT. That will give you a better idea as well of " real " recovery times. Cheryl in AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Hi , That is a really good idea. I always try to do the same thing. Good luck with your appointment. Kris in VA jessica rosenfeld wrote: I think i am going to write down a list of questions to ask him. I am meeting with the surgeon on Thursday to schedual the surgery. Jess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 yea its me i find out when on thursday Jess dHadley49@... wrote: > Please Jess let me know if you are having the shoulder surgery and when? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Caitlin Kennedy wrote: > I'm not sure about recovery time. What type of Dr is telling you this? In my experience Orthopedic Dr. are unrealistic in their recovery times or at least both of mine where. I think it depends on the doctor. My ortho gave me a three month list of do's and don'ts. One of the don'ts was not to lift anything heavier than four to five pounds for at least six weeks. Then he verbally reminded me, that even my teapot and coffee pot (when full), would fit inside that criteria. -- Lyndi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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