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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (18)
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@mikaylar

The first several months. Ice was my best friend. And then starting PT was painful and long. I went 64 times. Doc put a plate in there that he said would dissolve in a year or two. My range of motion is 95% with no pain. Actually, the other shoulder hurts now so I use the surgery-shoulder for everything. I will die before I have another shoulder surgery, especially with my dominant hand. Hang in there.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 3 days ago

Mine was in my dominant hand. My non-dominant hand has already had several bones removed due to arthritis - I am hoping it holds out until the new shoulder recovers.

I have to be judicious with my PT - I only get 50 sessions per year, and need MFR (Myofascial release) on my neck and upper spine about twice a month. Last year I had to pay the last few sessions out of pocket.

So I am one session per week the next 6-8 weeks, then we'll be starting strength work - that will be twice a week for a month.

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