by Deleted User 579 » 01 May 2011, 16:04
hey fissureforsure - I completely understand your concerns. This is truly the most difficult medical issue I've ever had to deal with. A major move on top of everything must be a significant source of anxiety too. But I really think you shouldn't stress about the surgery. You might find that getting it would be the best thing you could do. I have an appointment with my CRS on May 10th and there is a big part of me that is hoping he'll just say I need surgery. That way I can just get it done with and have a much better chance of healing for good, rather than playing the waiting game and living in constant anxiety about re-tearing. I know the possible complications are really frightening, but I've researched this a lot, and even did a thorough search of the posts on this forum, and I feel comfortable with a surgical option, since the risk of complication is so low and the benefits are so great. Basically, what I'm saying is that getting an LIS may not be the worst-case-scenario for you.
I'm glad that you will be getting an appointment with a CRS. Perhaps s/he can advise you about whether or not you should get surgery before or after your move (if you need it!) and hopefully s/he can also refer you to a good CRS in you new location. Either way, I think you should avoid doing any heavy lifting when you move. With or without the surgery, that wouldn't be good!
I really hope you find some relief soon and I hope that the ointments work ... but meanwhile, please try not to worry about surgery (easier said than done, I know!). I'm sure that most LISers here will tell you that they are very glad they did it.