What a difficult time you have had. You've had an unusual experience (and downright upsetting and frustrating I expect ). In reality I doubt anyone could have predicted your lengthy healing time. They discuss risks but healing time has probably been as surprising and upsetting for the surgeon also.
Lets hope soon you can start getting a life back and stength in your arms again. The YWCA encore program could really help once you are allowed as well as seeing a physio or exercise physiologist to work out a recovery program for you. Lets hope it's all smooth sailing from here for you. Kath. X