Hi there once again. I must admit, I was glad to have a friend come and spend three or four days with me. You will only have one hand so washing your hair and bathing requires a bit of help while you are in the immobilizer. You can have meals delivered and hire a driver to pick you up and take you to appointments and PT.

You may need help dressing and undressing. Tying shoes can be a challenge. Maybe you should try some of these daily chore activities with only one arm this week. Figure out where you will need help and who can do it. Does your insurance cover in-home PT and personal assistance?

You may find that your surgical team includes access to a social services representative who can help you with shopping and washing clothes. My grandchildren came up on weekends to help in the business and at home. I had two cats and a Cavalier puppy. Another friend would stop by to make sure they were taken care of and fed.

Lists are helpful once you know who will be providing what assistance. It will all work out......as long as you remember that taking good care of your shoulder is at the top of the priority list.

Anything else you need help with. Transportation? Using a computer? Grocery shopping? House cleaning?

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

Good luck with your surgery, just be careful during you recovery, everything will be ok.....sending prayers to you. keep us updated.

I had RSP 21/2 years ago. It was my left shoulder and of course, I am left-handed. I was worried as you are but my son-in-law came up with a plan. Three days before the surgery he called from Italy where they were stationed and said we should go to the airport to pick up my daughter and granddaughter. And his mother was on the way to Italy to visit and take care of my grandson. I could not believe it. They stayed three weeks and by then I had the sling off and could do things for myself. My daughter did everything by cooking meals, helping me dress, hooking up the ice machine, and many other things. So I would say you will need outside help. Because you really can not do much for yourself. Surely there is some home care available that you can get. I would check with the hospital. I hope by now you have some help. That way your recovery will be faster. My thoughts are with you having been through this myself. Take care and keep in touch with your progress. I will like to know how you are doing. I now need my right shoulder replaced but have been putting it off. Stay safe and healthly. KLH