Who Do You Call When You're Told You Need Surgery?

I got a call from my sister one day - she'd been dealing with significant shoulder pain for some time. She kept thinking it would resolve with rest & traditional treatment - anti-inflammatories & traditional PT (rotator cuff strengthening, e-stim, ice).  Yet, she was still unable to perform the activities she loved.  By the time she reached out to me, an MRI was scheduled. "Seems necessary," I reassured.

I got another call - the MRI results were in. “They say surgery is my only option if I want to keep active.” She had a torn Rotator Cuff that "must be repaired."  The surgeon also wanted to do a “little extra” & move the Biceps tendon, since she pain there, too.

What would you do if you were in her shoes, but you had to make the decision on your own… or with Dr. Google?  Pretty stressful, I’d say!  I mean, if you knew 100% this was the right plan, you’d have a much easier time accepting it, right?  What if it’s not the right answer? Do you actually NEED the surgery?  What about this “extra” work with the Bicep tendon?  Will you ever be the same? How long is the recovery? Can you maximize the healing process?   Is it REALLY WORTH IT?

Luckily, she had me in her corner.  The ultimate “phone a friend” in this situation.   I wasn’t about to let my own sister go under the knife unless I was sure there was no better option.  I reviewed the MRI summary & immediately knew surgery was the best option for her. Since she knows I don’t give that advice often, she, too was confident. I encouraged a 2nd opinion on the Biceps procedure, who agreed it seemed frivolous.

MY SISTER WAS ABLE TO ENTER THAT OPERATING ROOM WITH CONFIDENCE that she was doing the best thing for herself & that she had unbiased support around her.  She was set up to win, mentally, right from the get-go.  She had me to pray over her, guide her through the healing process, encourage her when she was down, and go to if she needed a 2nd opinion with therapy or return-to-activity.  I had nothing influencing my recommendations to her, except her.

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