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Slow going not ready for work,but Dr. willing to send me back at week 7

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rose35688
rose35688

Hello, I am at week 8 now and getting better,but seem to have more pain after PT! I am a phlebotomist and need full use of both arms,my dr was ready to send me back at week 7 and I literally had to plead that he give me more time off to recover,he gave me an additional 4 to 6 weeks. My PT lady says its all a game of time off allowed due to insurance etc,but after 6 weeks in a sling and no use of arm how was I expected to go back before I have ROM! This is definitely the most time consuming surgery I have ever had!

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  • vincent_j65105
    vincent_j65105 rose35688

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    I agree 100% . Had knee replacement 2 years ago and that was easier . The shoulder you have to follow protocall . im looking forward to doing range of motion unassisted . The thing that i can tell you is it is sotrue everyone heals differently, so if you think your behind and doing all the right things usually the outcome is the same. good luck

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