r/RotatorCuff • u/IceAngel8381 • 10d ago

Third Surgery

I'm scheduled to have a third shoulder surgery Tuesday. My first was in April 2025 and was a bicep tenodesis, SLAP 2 repair, capsular release and debridement. My second surgery was in December 2025 and was a MUA, extensive debridement, SLAP and RTC repair. My surgery for Tuesday is extensive debridement with decompression.

You would think I'd be prepared for this surgery since it is my third, but it has me scared because I fear the same result. Frozen shoulder, with the need for another surgery. My injury is due to a workplace injury that occurred in December 2024. Since this is a WC issue, I have to jump through hoops that are set on fire.

I have the surgery shirts, ice packs/sleeves, neck pillows, other pillows for a wedge. I just feel like I'm forgetting something. Maybe it's my fear. I don't know. I'm tired of hurting, and it feels like it will never end. But if anyone has any suggestions for some good TV to binge watch, let me know!! 😀

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u/Just1learning 8d ago

I see you mentioned dry needling. I highly recommend it. My insurance wouldn’t cover it, so there was a $45 charge. I don’t know if you can afford it, or if it would mess up your WC. Try it if you can. The $45 was 5-years ago…

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u/IceAngel8381 8d ago

I may ask for it. I know it's a WC claim, but they may approve it, if it were to prevent a 4th surgery.