I need a complete shoulder replacement

[Guest guest]

Another one of my problems which is VERY serious to me--and I

rejected breast implants. I have been to 2 highly specialized

orthopedic surgeons, and there is nothing they can do but replace the

joint.

Ever since I found out my shoulder joint was this severe, I have been

researching and gleaning all the knowlege I can about this. I am in

great pain and suffer so much, but I am finding out that this

prosthesis also carries the same risk/complications as breast

prosthesis.

I compare this dilemma with the dilemma of a woman who feels they

need breasts -- for whatever reason. TO HER, it is important.

For me, this decision is not to be taken lightly, because the moment

they SAW MY OWN JOINT OUT of my body, I become a slave to this

prosthesis and my life is forever changed. It could help me and I

could be able to live relatively painfree--or I could face infection,

rejection, pain, nerve damage, many modification surgeries and

replacements (I am only 48), because their longevity is only 8-10

years.

Ladies, I am SO AFRAID, because this is my ONLY option and I am in so

much pain. Because I had severe problems with implants, and have

connective tissue disease now, my risks are much higher.

When facing medical decisions such as this, the same considerations,

knowlege, research, dilemma and apprehensions exist as for the woman

considering breast implants.

A woman should do EXACTLY the same process when considering

implanting breast prosthesis. The whole matter is taken much too

lightly.

In the meantime, I have no idea what I should do, and those around me

do not understand why I continue to suffer when there is THE

POSSIBILITY that could be helped. They do not live in my body and

they don't fully understand the hell I have been through and tend to

TRUST the medical profession and all approved medical products.

Our painful education makes it very hard to take chances anymore.

If any of you have had shoulder replacement, could you please help me?

[Guest guest]

,

I work with several nurses who have shoulder and knee replacement surgery

and they seem to have some continued problems, for the most part they are

ok.

I think that if you absolutely need this to be alive, pain free, and lead a

normal life that this is something to consider.

Personally if someone told me they could get rid of my foot pain with a new

foot HA HA HA ok not funny, I wouldn't do it, I don't trust any of these

devices however, it is hard hard hard to tell someone what to do with their

bodies, so I think that if you know all the risks, esp. with your implant

related background I would be cautious and think for a bit about this.

Please know that I care allot and about you and that I hope that with some

research you can come to a decision that will not hurt you later on.

Love and blessings

PS I work on an ortho unit so I see shoulder, knee and hip patients

everyday.

----- Original Message -----

From: " el_jeena " <el_jeena@...>

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Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 9:01 AM

Subject: I need a complete shoulder replacement

> Another one of my problems which is VERY serious to me--and I

> rejected breast implants. I have been to 2 highly specialized

> orthopedic surgeons, and there is nothing they can do but replace the

> joint.

>

> Ever since I found out my shoulder joint was this severe, I have been

> researching and gleaning all the knowlege I can about this. I am in

> great pain and suffer so much, but I am finding out that this

> prosthesis also carries the same risk/complications as breast

> prosthesis.

>

> I compare this dilemma with the dilemma of a woman who feels they

> need breasts -- for whatever reason. TO HER, it is important.

>

> For me, this decision is not to be taken lightly, because the moment

> they SAW MY OWN JOINT OUT of my body, I become a slave to this

> prosthesis and my life is forever changed. It could help me and I

> could be able to live relatively painfree--or I could face infection,

> rejection, pain, nerve damage, many modification surgeries and

> replacements (I am only 48), because their longevity is only 8-10

> years.

>

> Ladies, I am SO AFRAID, because this is my ONLY option and I am in so

> much pain. Because I had severe problems with implants, and have

> connective tissue disease now, my risks are much higher.

>

> When facing medical decisions such as this, the same considerations,

> knowlege, research, dilemma and apprehensions exist as for the woman

> considering breast implants.

>

> A woman should do EXACTLY the same process when considering

> implanting breast prosthesis. The whole matter is taken much too

> lightly.

>

> In the meantime, I have no idea what I should do, and those around me

> do not understand why I continue to suffer when there is THE

> POSSIBILITY that could be helped. They do not live in my body and

> they don't fully understand the hell I have been through and tend to

> TRUST the medical profession and all approved medical products.

>

> Our painful education makes it very hard to take chances anymore.

>

> If any of you have had shoulder replacement, could you please help me?

>

>

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