Hello again!
Sorry for not posting in several weeks. My life has been filled with PT 3 x week, numerous doctor, dentist and attorney meetings, along with the normal house cleaning, grocery shopping, hair appointments etc. etc. So, just wanted to give an update. As you can tell from the time I am posting this, I am still not sleeping, even after going to my PCP and getting sleeping pills.
I finally asked around at PT offices, etc. and found an OS who specializes in Shoulder injuries ( used to work for the LA Lakers, Dodgers and several other LA based sports teams as an assistant doctor ) and saw him on Wednesday June 20th. Boy what a night and day difference from my former OS; compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything throughly to me and even draw pictures!
Yes, I am going to finally have surgery. He told me that I have a “Very, very severe traumatic tear that no amount of PT would ever fix”. I am now awaiting approval from WC which can take 2 days to 2 months! Since they already have an IME scheduled for July 10th, they may wait until after that to give/deny approval.
Does anyone else have an experience in this?
So, happy Summer to everyone, will talk soon.
Lor