shoulder injury during recon. surgery.
I have found 3 women in my small group and the ortho-pod states this is a common injury and risk with breast recon. so here i sit awaiting surgery to repair my shoulder and my breast surgeon has not returned my call since i notified his office of the injury and asked why it was not discovered sooner with the pain i was exp. he sent me to a pain clinic for non- specific pain referred breast pain will get better over time well pain doc did not look into a poss. reason either i think they treated me like a woman having a difficult time dealing with my double mast. snd gave me pain pills demerol, so not only am i dealing with a torn shoulder but need help weaning off pain med. 6 mos. later. I think this injury should of been listed as a risk and evaluated with the pain i was exp. I have walked the floors at night for 6 months. exhausted, pain and 200-300 mg of demerol later.yes i am frustrated if only i knew i am hoping this will help others that have persisitent pain after surgery to ask the right questions. thank you






I had a masectomy but because I had been doing both yoga and weight lifting both before and during chemo, I was able to recover very quickly and get back almost a full range of motion in my arm. The activity also built up muscles to hold the joint firmly, so pain from bursitis is also gone. Go to a trainer who is experienced in rehab weight, balance and flexibility training.