I will be experiencing a surgical first for me this week. I am having my left shoulder reconstructed this Thursday. Having my shoulder worked on is a first and although I am use to having hip and leg surgeries, the upcoming shoulder surgery is making me very anxious!
I have what is formally called Multi-Directional Instability with primary posterior and inferior dislocations. I am having a capsular shift procedure as well as my rotator interval closed, labral repair and any ligaments/tendons repaired as needed. It will be performed arthroscopically and I am scheduled to stay overnight due to anesthesia complications and pain management. I will be in a sling for at least 6 weeks, but likely 8+ weeks. Using just my right arm will be a new experience and I have to say that I am not looking forward to it. I am also a bit nervous by putting added stress and increased use of the my right shoulder that I will then need it repaired. We are taking precautions that this will not happen, but there is no guarantee.
Because my shoulder was moved to the first priority, but left hip surgeries have been pushed to at least April. I am hoping to speak with Millis in the next couple weeks about reconsidering combining the left scope and femoral osteotomy as well as a possible capsular Y shift for added stability for my left hip. I would rather have the procedures combined because it eliminates a surgery and extra recovery time. I can also feel the difference in pressure and alignment between my right and left legs and know that the scope will not give the relief I need. Not to mention, both Millis and Maiers do not believe that the scope will be enough which frustrates me because then we shouldn't be considering the separate options knowing what we know and have already experienced. I have had my left hip scoped previously and with recurring issues means we are not addressing the underlying condition. Fingers crossed for a combined left hip surgery!!!
I will post updates after surgery, but I know it may be interesting with using only one arm/hand!
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