I had Reverse Shoulder Replacement Surgery on 4/17

Oh my gosh! Never heard of reverse surgery?

I’m so sorry.... sounds horrible 

Have you done any therapy ? The deltoid muscle is supposed to do the work to lift your arm instead of the rotator cuff in this type of surgery 

Last April? No, you should be able to lift your arm above your head. I had reverse shoulder polarity 7  and a half weeks ago, and the moment the sling plus abductor cushion came off, my physiotherapist  gave me exercises to push a ball up a wall using that shoulder. Hard going at first but it got easier. You should go back to your doctor or get a second opinion. But one thing is clear..... that should be sorted . You should have complete function, apparently even able to put your arm behind you after nine months according to my surgeon .Good luck!!!

I did a LOT of research about reverse shoulder replacement because it was an option my doctor was giving me.  Although it was the very last resort and he said I was too young for it (I am almost 70 yr!). My surgeon told me he only does reverse replacement on the elderly because of the loss of range of motion.  Also talked to my physical therapist because he has a couple of patients who had this surgery.  I decided not to do it and had a reconstruction instead for the very reason you are talking about.  My therapist told me he rarely sees anyone that can move their arm above the shoulder.  That being said, it doesn't mean some people aren't successful.  And I understood if I decided to go that route, I would be pain free,  so I'm sure that is very difficult for you. I'm so sorry you are going through this.  I wish I had an answer.   I agree with Valerie, if you can, get a second opinion.  

I am 75 and as I’d mentioned before had reverse polarity shoulder replacement 7 and a half weeks ago . Granted, I think I heal quickly but I can reaffirm that I am now able to stretch well above my head and have been given exercises by my physio to go sideways as he is so pleased with my progress. Except for stiffness first thing in the morning which is quickly alleviated by moving around and EXERCISES , I have no pain after ten years of constant problems. In fact, there are times when I forget  that I’d had this op and move in a way  at this stage in my recuperation , which is not a good idea.. I just wanted to dispel the idea that you have limited movement after this operation. So, do get a second opinion and let us know how you get on. 

I went to physical therapy and they released me because insurance wouldn't pay anymore so now I'm seeing a Chiropractor because it's the beginning of the year and insurance started over so will see if this works.

That is what I plan on doing is going back to therapy and I have been doing therapy at home.

Sounds like a good plan

 

Thank you for all your suggestions I thought I was being a big baby through all of this. I appreciate your comments.