6 Month Post-Op Update

brisco71 · 06-17-2014, 04:03 PM

I ended up with both a winged scapula and a frozen shoulder as a result of my rib resection. I'm nearly 5 months out. I did PT for about 2 months, and got some improvement, but I still have a long way to go. I had to put PT on hold because it was just too painful and I could no longer tolerate pain meds. I'm hopeful that it will eventually get better.

20YrsTOS · 06-17-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by brisco71

I ended up with both a winged scapula and a frozen shoulder as a result of my rib resection. I'm nearly 5 months out. I did PT for about 2 months, and got some improvement, but I still have a long way to go. I had to put PT on hold because it was just too painful and I could no longer tolerate pain meds. I'm hopeful that it will eventually get better.

Thanks for the info, and I hope things will improve for u. I've read that it takes almost a year and half to recovery from a frozen shoulder. I know how you are feeling, but hang in there. My surgeon informed me it's going to take almost a year and half to see improvement. So take it one day at a time, and don't over do it. Thanks for the reply.

brisco71 · 06-18-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 20YrsTOS

Thanks for the info, and I hope things will improve for u. I've read that it takes almost a year and half to recovery from a frozen shoulder. I know how you are feeling, but hang in there. My surgeon informed me it's going to take almost a year and half to see improvement. So take it one day at a time, and don't over do it. Thanks for the reply.

Yes, that's all we can do, wait it out. I am used to a "new normal" at this point. I know my limits, even my 6yo knows not to ask me to push him on the swing.LOL

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