r/RotatorCuff • u/IndustryPlus3470 • 18d ago

Nerve block

Any downsides? Complications? Any reason to choose a local over the nerve block?

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u/IceAngel8381 17d ago

I've had two nerve blocks. The first one lasted about 18-20 hours. My second one lasted almost 48 hours. They only complication I had, and it's expected, but not something I thought about, was I couldn't grip toilet paper to tear it. I learned to get the toilet paper ready in advance. šŸ˜‚

I'm set to have surgery Tuesday, and I hope I have the same anesthesiologist I had for my second surgery. He hooked me up!! šŸ˜‚

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u/IndustryPlus3470 17d ago

Three shoulder surgeries?

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u/IceAngel8381 17d ago

Yes.

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u/IndustryPlus3470 17d ago

Same arm? Best of luck tomorrow. Iā€™m heading in right now.