So, I FINALLY got in to see the surgeon today and here is the decision. If I were to continue with PT, I would continue to make progress, but it would take FOREVER to get my full range of motion back. So, next Tuesday (Jan 26th), I go to the operating room where they knock me out and do a "Manipulation Under Anesthesia". Basically, they are going to put me under general anesthesia (completely out), then move my arm in ways the physical therapist tried without success due to my pain. Hopefully, they won't even have to cut me open, just move my arm in every which way. This should break up the scar tissue, loosening up my shoulder enough that I can start progressing faster. The BEST part of it (insert sarcasm here) is that I get to do physical therapy at the hospital THE SAME DAY before they'll even consider releasing me. Then, I continue with PT 5 times a week for 4 weeks. But if in those 4 weeks, I progress enough, I will get to go to 3 times a week...(let's pray for that, 5 days a week in h-e-double-hockey sticks sounds like a bit much for me). My arm will be REALLY sore after, but hopefully this will allow for faster progress and regaining of my range of motion. It doesn't sound like something ANYONE would want, but I have to admit, it's kind of nice to finally know what the next step is and hopefully see progress.
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