On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 10:06 AM KO < bandera114@gmail.com> wrote:

> Thank you, @joannee, for your reply. Good luck with your disability claim.
> I should have researched the RT SR more prior to my surgery.
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> Recovery (if I am recovering) has been horrible. The surgery was a
> nightmare.My orthopedic surgeon FORGOT to order pain medication to take
> after my surgery. That evening and overnight I was in agony. The nurses
> kept repeating that if my surgeon didn't order pain medication I did not
> need it.
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> I did hide some hydrocodone in my overnight bag, just in case. I know that
> bringing medication to a hospital is wrong. I had no choice. The
> hydrocodone did not help much with my pain. I would have the surgeon
> remove my arm if I had to do the surgery again.
>
> PT started about two weeks after my surgery. The PT is torture. Every
> movement brings more pain. My range of motion is half of what is was. I
> have not improved much since the second week. This is the end of my 6
> months PT after surgery. I still can't raise my arm past my shoulder.
>
> The pain of not having this surgery would have been a better choice. I
> can not recommend this surgery to anyone.
>
> I sympathize with your position. The constant pain should be enough to
> recieve disability. I hope that everything works out for you.
>
> Regards,
>
> koneil
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>> @koneil yes! I’m 62 and had my RTSR (dominant arm). Motion is ok but
>> shoulder is tight and I can’t seem to feel “normal” after this. My surgery
>> was 9/28/23! I have been in therapy over a year. I’ve tried injections,
>> blocks, acupuncture, massage, and now am getting ART therapy (soft tissue
>> release). I have pain with everyday motions- getting dressed, showering
>> etc. I am normally active and petite and the surgeon think this may have
>> something to do with it. I went for neck injections a week ago (now they’re
>> saying stenosis is causing the pain?!) , but so far no change. This has
>> been more than trying! I’ve applied for SSDI and have to go thru a hearing!
>> So frustrating that these valid claims are just not taken seriously!
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