chroma and mpl- thanks so much. I have done a little bit of self-massage but otherwise no treatment directly to the area. It has been extremely sensitive to the touch and easily inflamed since the surgery, which has been part of the challenge. Ice helps a little but nothing seems to have a lasting impact. I'm seeing a new PT on Friday and hopefully that will be helpful.

Dr. Donahue really thinks the surgery will help. I'm just concerned that some of my problems are coming from compensation/imbalances from lack of movement and strength (which are hard to work on because things are so sensitive), and that maybe surgery could be avoided.