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Shoulder replacement surgery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: 3 days ago | Replies (8)
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@aleip

I am on the verge of considering two shoulder replacement surgeries and I’m gathering information. One question I have is… Are you allowed to lift more than 30 pounds after full recovery? I am 73, live alone and travel often. I need to handle my own luggage, as well as other objects. Is this a permanent limitation?
Also have osteoporosis/osteopenia… Will I need to stop gym workouts with weights?

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julesolo | @julesolo | 4 days ago

I have a similar question to you (that I just posted) and it appears you did not receive a response.

From my research I found that weight limits are advised by your surgeon, and can be either limited or not depending on your recovery and muscle strength and quality.

With regard to your gym workouts, from what I understand, a complete return to full exercise is possible - as above, depends on your recovery and quality of muscle strength.

Not sure how helpful this is, but maybe we should stay in touch and compare notes?

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