I had my right shoulder reverse replacement and was back driving a manual car after six weeks. I am now awaiting next month January 2025 when i have my left shoulder replaced and already my surgeon has said it will take longer to get back driving as this in the UK and as such we have right hand drive cars and the gear shift is on the left.
I have had reverse shoulder replacement done in both of my shoulders and am 3 weeks post operative with the right should, I am in no pain, and start physio in a weeks time. I am so thankful I was able to be able to have this surgery, the pain relief is Incredible, the hardest thing is the 4 weeks in sling, but it is worth it, it does take 3 to 4 months to get your strength back but then you awre as good as new, I am 83 yrs old.
Good to hear this. I'm 72yrs and I've had left and right knees and hips done. I am expecting pain but controllable. I realize time is expected and I want to be able to go to the bathroom, shower, and change my clothing with limited help.😊
Be warned not all end well, so called best at Uw ruined my shoulder 2 + years recovering all the pt and never worked, 47 years old, now need revision and gun shy to have anyone touch me, I thought I did my homework on good surgeon,
When I had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago, I had a real struggle with scar tissue developing after surgery. Recovering ROM was a race to stay ahead of the developing scar tissue. Is this not as much an issue with shoulder replacement? My TSR is coming up in January.
Fantastic video, I am one week post op and not doing so bad. The pain was 7-8 out of 10 for a good few days but settled to 5 now. The hardest part of the this is sleeping with your sling but you have to do it to protect your shoulder. Hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks I will be in a better place.
I didn’t have pain or swelling afterwards of my surgery 5 years ago. Sling was on 3 days. The only thing that was hard was getting dressed. I was back to normal in 45 days.
8 months ago I had a rotary cup surgery but two months ago I found out that I tore my rotary cup again the surgeon said he's not going to stitch me up again the tear was too large the surgeon want me to talk to one of his colleagues that does reverse shoulder surgery I'm 65 years old and good health I'm not in a lot of pain I have developed arthritis in my shoulder I still can't sleep on the side of my shoulder I had to sleep on my back I still work full-time but to be honest I don't know if I want another surgery I might just have to retire
They saw off your bones and send you home same day. No concern for possible infection, no concern for pain. Tylenol and ibuprofen for sawing off your bones!! Not looking forward to my upcoming replacement.
@CarlaForth Perhaps you should get a second opinion? The usual course, is you are given a nerve block, prior to surgery, that numbs the shoulder for approximately 24-48 hrs. You’re given opiates, an NSAID, for 1-2 wks, plus you’ll be in a sling, that has an abductor pillow attached. You’re fairly immobilized for the first couple of weeks. They have you shower at home, with an anti-bacterial soap at home, and possibly, an antibacterial ointment, that you put in your nostrils, 5 days prior to surgery. They also do a surgical scrub, of the area to be incised to replace your joint. I felt no pain, until 30 hrs. After my replacement. I was awake, pain-free, and able to ride home about an hour after surgery. After the first week, I didn’t require pain medication, just an NSAID, Celebrex, for the second week. It really isn’t a painful ordeal, compared to several other surgeries, I have experienced. Good Luck, with find the right Dr.!
Just had mine done 12/16 you will be fine with oxycodone 5mg and make sure you ice every hour for couple weeks it makes all the difference in your healing...good luck
I had my right shoulder reverse replacement and was back driving a manual car after six weeks. I am now awaiting next month January 2025 when i have my left shoulder replaced and already my surgeon has said it will take longer to get back driving as this in the UK and as such we have right hand drive cars and the gear shift is on the left.
I have had reverse shoulder replacement done in both of my shoulders and am 3 weeks post operative with the right should, I am in no pain, and start physio in a weeks time. I am so thankful I was able to be able to have this surgery, the pain relief is Incredible, the hardest thing is the 4 weeks in sling, but it is worth it, it does take 3 to 4 months to get your strength back but then you awre as good as new, I am 83 yrs old.
Jan, thank you so much, am just starting down the road having tests and what not. I’m 73 and very worried about it being over for me.
Good to hear this. I'm 72yrs and I've had left and right knees and hips done. I am expecting pain but controllable. I realize time is expected and I want to be able to go to the bathroom, shower, and change my clothing with limited help.😊
Be warned not all end well, so called best at Uw ruined my shoulder 2 + years recovering all the pt and never worked, 47 years old, now need revision and gun shy to have anyone touch me, I thought I did my homework on good surgeon,
Very clear, helpful video.
When I had knee replacement surgery 2 years ago, I had a real struggle with scar tissue developing after surgery. Recovering ROM was a race to stay ahead of the developing scar tissue. Is this not as much an issue with shoulder replacement? My TSR is coming up in January.
Fantastic video, I am one week post op and not doing so bad. The pain was 7-8 out of 10 for a good few days but settled to 5 now. The hardest part of the this is sleeping with your sling but you have to do it to protect your shoulder. Hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks I will be in a better place.
I didn’t have pain or swelling afterwards of my surgery 5 years ago. Sling was on 3 days. The only thing that was hard was getting dressed. I was back to normal in 45 days.
8 months ago I had a rotary cup surgery but two months ago I found out that I tore my rotary cup again the surgeon said he's not going to stitch me up again the tear was too large the surgeon want me to talk to one of his colleagues that does reverse shoulder surgery I'm 65 years old and good health I'm not in a lot of pain I have developed arthritis in my shoulder I still can't sleep on the side of my shoulder I had to sleep on my back I still work full-time but to be honest I don't know if I want another surgery I might just have to retire
I’m almost 70 and had it done 5 week’s ago and it’s the smartest thing I have ever done.
Am 8 weeks post op, and in so much pain. My arm above my elbow is numb. I am miserable. I hope it gets better.
how did it go?
Very helpful video! Surgery went great but post-surgical advice was vague.
They saw off your bones and send you home same day. No concern for possible infection, no concern for pain. Tylenol and ibuprofen for sawing off your bones!! Not looking forward to my upcoming replacement.
@CarlaForth
Perhaps you should get a second opinion? The usual course, is you are given a nerve block, prior to surgery, that numbs the shoulder for approximately 24-48 hrs. You’re given opiates, an NSAID, for 1-2 wks, plus you’ll be in a sling, that has an abductor pillow attached. You’re fairly immobilized for the first couple of weeks. They have you shower at home, with an anti-bacterial soap at home, and possibly, an antibacterial ointment, that you put in your nostrils, 5 days prior to surgery. They also do a surgical scrub, of the area to be incised to replace your joint. I felt no pain, until 30 hrs. After my replacement. I was awake, pain-free, and able to ride home about an hour after surgery. After the first week, I didn’t require pain medication, just an NSAID, Celebrex, for the second week. It really isn’t a painful ordeal, compared to several other surgeries, I have experienced. Good Luck, with find the right Dr.!
I'm having mine in 30 days . I'm thinking of everything positive. I'm sorry for all of you that have poor results.
Just had mine done 12/16 you will be fine with oxycodone 5mg and make sure you ice every hour for couple weeks it makes all the difference in your healing...good luck