reversal shoulder replacement
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69 year old. 3rd week since reversal shoulder surgery. All going well for me. doing the phrase 1 exercises 5 times a day and have reduced pain pills to 3 a day. i ice about 8 times a day. really happy i had done. my doctor is keeping me in phrase 1 for 6 weeks. i am showering, dressing and wearing immobilizer like a second skin. forgot to get a bra i could wear so my girls are out there, but who cares the pain i was suffering is gone.
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Susan1942 wanda16503
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My Sister had it done about 6 months ago and has never looked back. She had a RCR about 3 years ago perfect
I had surgery April 2017 and again June this year Struggling Saw Surgeon to have scan in 2 weeks I was warned that it might not be successful due to quality of bone abd the actual rotator cuff Lots of clicking and increase in pain Fingers crossed etc
Great news to hear you are doing so well
Sue
wanda16503 Susan1942
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i got great 6 weeks report. seem to have full range motion after my reverse shoulder replacement, but pt will have to really help me with getting my strength back. hopefully i will be like your sister. sorry your having problems
bill49757 wanda16503
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I think its fantastic that you have full ROM at just 6 weeks. I am approaching 6 months and still dealing with ROM issues, pain and stiffness/weakness.
beth02860 wanda16503
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That's awesome! I had my done year and half ago and I still can't move my arm over 50% . I'm not in any pain it just feels real stiff all the time! I have no strength in it and all I can do is just keep trying!
wanda16503 beth02860
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i still seem to be doing well, but know i have a lot of work ahead. i am researching the rehabs in area as i hope i can start in 2 1/2 weeks. it blows my mind all the problems some are having. is your shoulder stiff all the time? have you tried working out in pool?
wanda16503
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well not sure how too reply to all who replied back to me but hope all gets this reply. i decided to attend meeting with my follow volunteers yesterday and it really wore me out. bathing,dressing as you all know is adventure in its self ha ha! my friend drove and i think she hit every bump in the road, but we made it. as most groups everyone wants to hug as we only meet everyone 3 months and i had to keep reminding everyone of my new shoulder.sure was happy i had immobilizer extra tight. the meeting lasted nearly 8 hours and was really surprised how much it zapped me. ended up wearing a 1/4 of my lunch, which was soup as main course. i am right handed so left hand scooped my lunch. finally ended up wearing a napkin tucked at neck. what a mess and bruised ego. i was so tired i was only able to do 1 full set of exercises and iced for several hours. so today i plan on doing just daily required amount and passing on trying to makeup for yesterday. sure wish i could take hot bath as water always makes stiffness easier to exercise but of course that hot bath is 3 long weeks away. i was wondering if normal to get so exhausted on first trip away from the safety of home.
wanda16503
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Update...week 10 has me with full range of movement after reverse shoulder replacement. pt now targeted on strength building.