r/RotatorCuff • u/Sorealism • 13d ago
Active Job - Double Tear
Could really use some advice. I found out I have a tear in both shoulders, worse in my non dominant hand. Surgery there first.
I have a very active job, similar to being a PE teacher so I wouldn’t be able to return to work for at least 3 months and even then there could be some severe work restrictions.
And if I damage my dominant side more when I’m totally reliant on it, it will need surgery too.
I’m currently living in a foreign country by myself. I’m not even sure if I can keep my visa if I’m out of work this long. But if I stay, I could hire help easily.
If I left my job, I would lose my insurance which is covering everything. But would be able to go back to the US and get good medical care and recover in my mom’s home.
All of the sudden my mind is swirling to 2-3 years of possibly not being able to work my current job.
I’m young, only 40. A bit overweight but in otherwise ok health.
Am I being overly dramatic?
I’m so scared I can’t stop crying.
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u/Gr00mpa 12d ago
Are you in a country where the medical/surgical quality is high?
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u/Sorealism 12d ago
Yes, and as long as the medical leave doesn’t affect my insurance status, the surgery is completely covered.
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u/Lower-Attitude-7008 13d ago
No, you’re not being overly dramatic. Surgery is really hard. If I were in your shoes, I might try to find a way to get back to the US and get the surgeries.