Even after my PT experience, the shoulder got more inflamed and was hurting again and had to get help. I got a referral to an orthopedic specialist. Dr. Zacharias is a very patient and kind doctor that will answer your questions. He did send me to an MRI to find out what is going on with my shoulder. On my second consult, after going over the results of the MRI, I found out that I had a tear in my shoulder. He tried moving my arm and it was painful. We decided on surgery to fix the issue with the promise that I would start PT ASAP. I had to get the clearance from my primary to get the surgery-medically and get a blood test. The day of the surgery was a little scary but the staff was nice at the hospital. After the surgery, I had to learn to let my husband help me. That was a humbling experience for me because I am very independent. This experience has taught me to accept that I can't do certain things due to the healing of the shoulder and let it heal. I am thankful for the things that I can do. However the things that I can't I have to ask Terry for help. Also I am back at Ortho Care getting PT therapy for my shoulder. Yes there are some days it hurts but I need to do as they ask and let them do the stretching it will help later down the road and do the PT HW at home.
It has definately taught me to let others help me- church people bringing meals, my friend giving me rides or Terry helping me with stuff because they want to see me recover.
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