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@damlady2

Update. I will be scheduled soon for a Four Quarter amputation of my right shoulder/arm. This will be at Mayo Rochester. I am most concerned about after surgery adapting to my new reality. Rehab Dr said I can do everything I did before. I do not understand this as I assume I will be on pain killers and not be able to drive, walk up stairs without assistance or many other tasks. I live alone in a remote area am not near a PT climic or hospital. Are my worries not founded? I am will to go into a transitional rehab facility.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jun 21, 2022

Hi Dlady, I can imagine that you're thinking about adapting to your "new normal" after the forequarter amputation of your right shoulder.

It seems to me that you and your rehab doctor may be talking about different stages of recovery. I agree that the days and possibly weeks after surgery, you will be limited in your activities and may require varying amounts of pain management. Since you live alone, I think it is wise of you to inquire about transitional rehab at a facility.

Would you be able to remain in Rochester to stay at rehab there?

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