I am currently scheduled for a RSR on Aug 9, and I am really dreading it. My only point of reference is a cardiac bypass 25 years ago, and I think this is going to be even worse. When I had open-heart surgery, I was 50 years old and was pretty much over recovery about three to four weeks later, without too much pain. I think RSR recovery will be very long (6-8 months) and quite painful. I keep thinking about having my left arm bolted to my waist for 4 or 5 weeks.
My primary caregiver is a bad-news alcoholic, and may not be reliable despite the best of intentions. COVID is surging again locally. Wouldn't it be great to start recovery with a hospital-acquired case of COVID-19? Just shoot me. If I delay again, the most carefully selected surgeon and hospital may dump me.
I keep thinking about elective shoulder surgery vs. longevity. Suppose it is going to be a long and painful recovery over 6 months. Would you do it if your life expectancy was 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years???
If you would be so kind, hows did you deal with similar situation, and how did you decide to go ahead, or not
My primary caregiver is a bad-news alcoholic, and may not be reliable despite the best of intentions. COVID is surging again locally. Wouldn't it be great to start recovery with a hospital-acquired case of COVID-19? Just shoot me. If I delay again, the most carefully selected surgeon and hospital may dump me.
I keep thinking about elective shoulder surgery vs. longevity. Suppose it is going to be a long and painful recovery over 6 months. Would you do it if your life expectancy was 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, 10 years???
If you would be so kind, hows did you deal with similar situation, and how did you decide to go ahead, or not