I talked to my physiotherapist, and she said she isn't surprised that my doctor is talking about surgery since there's only so much that physiotherapy can do for a labral tear. The tear will always be there, but the goal of the therapy is to strengthen the muscles around that area to compensate.
But I got to thinking about it, and pretty much everything I do will be affected, especially since I (a) live alone and (b) live on the second floor of a building with no elevator. So even things like taking out the trash will be difficult. I spoke to my neighbour downstairs, and she said that as things get closer, I should let her know, and we might be able to work some things out, like doing our grocery shopping together.
I might be able to work out something with a friend's daughter for things like laundry. She's an undergrad dropout, but I don't know if my friend will be amenable to that since I know she wants her daughter focused on going back to school. Not that helping me out would be a full-time career option, but it would be an excuse for her to procrastinate getting her ducks in a row for going back to school.
And I talked to HR, and I do qualify for short-term disability, as long as I'm out of work for six days or more. I would get 2/3rds of my pay. I can get 100% of my pay if I use sick days, but I don't want to do that since it would be so early in the year.
So, that's where things are thus far. Wheee again.
Prep is everything!
ReplyDeleteWhen I fell three weeks or so ago, we had t scramble to be sure I could stay home instead of going in to the hospital or something. (we have no insurance, Os has been out of work since April) It all worked out, all but my left shoulder is fine and it is getting a bit better each day. But anyway prep is crucial for aftercare!
Could your mom come out for a few days right after? Having someone right there until you heal up a bit is an immense help.