rotator cuff surgery

[laurie57]

Hi

Just joined forum and I have a question. I'm really confused about this whole w/c stuff. I had surgery 5/23 for a full thickness tear of my rotator cuff. Therapy is going well, but still having pain especially at night. The strength is still not 100%. I am a registered nurse and of course do a lot of lifting. I see the surgeon on 9/27. I have been off the whole time. He wouldn't even let me go back on light duty yet.
The hospital wants a guarantee from him on the 27th that he will release me back to full duty by 11/4. Knowing what I know of surgeons, I don't think he will give that kind of guarantee. They said if he doesn't then they cannot keep me on. What would be the next step in the process, and do you think a surgeon would give that kind of guarantee?

thanks