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Originally Posted by pavulon

Can't offer advice for surgery but regarding anesthesia...get an interscalene brachial plexus nerve block (or better yet, interscalene catheter and pump) for post-op pain control. Some places will do the entire surgery using the nerve block and some sedation.

While not without risks, this block makes life much better after shoulder surgery and should be offered and placed routinely, efficiently and effectively.

Good luck!

Ortho mentioned the anesthesiologist would ask if I wanted a shot in the shoulder. Is that what you are referring to? Didn't mention a catheter and pump.

Originally Posted by madmmac

Nice, Dr had you go put yourself through 2 months of pain from PT for no reason.

If it is your usual arm for wiping your a$$ and shaving, use more paper than ever and maybe use an electric shaver if you don't now. Those were the tough ones for me.

And do all your PT, above and beyond if you can. It will pay off later.

It is my dominate arm. Shaving was what hit me today. First thought was time to try the beard look, then thought electric might be better. Work dress code is suit and tie. I'm thinking they will be lax on the tie. Or l'll go get a clip on.