United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I saw my orthopaedic surgeon and the neurologist on Tuesday (I have a TBPI due to total shoulder replacement surgery on 7-18-07...all nerves are regenerating except the axillary and suprascapular) and they started to talk about surgical options but I must have had a horrified look on my face b/c my otho said "and I'm guessing by the look on your face that surgery is the last thing you want to do." I told them I would really like a little more time, that I know there's a window where surgery would have a greater chance of success, but that I am very motivated to beat this thing w/o surgery.

So, they gave me three months. I go back April 22 and hopefully by then I will have made some progress and surgery will be a mute point.


Wish me luck!

MB

Sending you prayers and wishes for a spontanious recovery.
Sue

wishing you the best MB!!


Mary Beth

Good Luck!
Best Wishes!

Shaun.

More prayer's from Wright-Patterson AFB, OH!! Keep the chin up and your faith strong!!

God Bless,
Brent

Thanks for all the well wishes!!! I'm hoping and praying I've made some progress by the end of April when I go back to the doctor.

I know surgery is an option but I am terrified to even think about it. After coming out of my total shoulder replacement last summer with the BPI, I cannot imagine letting them put me to sleep again without knowing what will happen when I wake up. If I end up on that road, it's going to horrifying for me.

I'm actually thinking about seeing a psychiatrist who can hopefully help me navigate these very murky waters. I'm not giving up hope, but I also feel I need a plan to help me cope if I'm not better in a few months.

Thanks again, everyone!!! This site is so great!

MB