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Reverse right shoulder replacement with extra issues
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@koneil yes! I’m 62 and had my RTSR (dominant arm). Motion is ok but shoulder is tight and I can’t seem to feel “normal” after this. My surgery was 9/28/23! I have been in therapy over a year. I’ve tried injections, blocks, acupuncture, massage, and now am getting ART therapy (soft tissue release). I have pain with everyday motions- getting dressed, showering etc. I am normally active and petite and the surgeon think this may have something to do with it. I went for neck injections a week ago (now they’re saying stenosis is causing the pain?!) , but so far no change. This has been more than trying! I’ve applied for SSDI and have to go thru a hearing! So frustrating that these valid claims are just not taken seriously!
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On Sun, Feb 23, 2025, 10:06 AM KO < bandera114@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you, @joannee, for your reply. Good luck with your disability claim.
> I should have researched the RT SR more prior to my surgery.
>
> Recovery (if I am recovering) has been horrible. The surgery was a
> nightmare.My orthopedic surgeon FORGOT to order pain medication to take
> after my surgery. That evening and overnight I was in agony. The nurses
> kept repeating that if my surgeon didn't order pain medication I did not
> need it.
>
> I did hide some hydrocodone in my overnight bag, just in case. I know that
> bringing medication to a hospital is wrong. I had no choice. The
> hydrocodone did not help much with my pain. I would have the surgeon
> remove my arm if I had to do the surgery again.
>
> PT started about two weeks after my surgery. The PT is torture. Every
> movement brings more pain. My range of motion is half of what is was. I
> have not improved much since the second week. This is the end of my 6
> months PT after surgery. I still can't raise my arm past my shoulder.
>
> The pain of not having this surgery would have been a better choice. I
> can not recommend this surgery to anyone.
>
> I sympathize with your position. The constant pain should be enough to
> recieve disability. I hope that everything works out for you.
>
> Regards,
>
> koneil
>
>
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>> shoulder is tight and I can’t seem to feel “normal” after this. My surgery
>> was 9/28/23! I have been in therapy over a year. I’ve tried injections,
>> blocks, acupuncture, massage, and now am getting ART therapy (soft tissue
>> release). I have pain with everyday motions- getting dressed, showering
>> etc. I am normally active and petite and the surgeon think this may have
>> something to do with it. I went for neck injections a week ago (now they’re
>> saying stenosis is causing the pain?!) , but so far no change. This has
>> been more than trying! I’ve applied for SSDI and have to go thru a hearing!
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Thank you, @joannee, for your reply. Good luck with your disability claim.
I should have researched the RT SR more prior to my surgery.
Recovery (if I am recovering) has been horrible. The surgery was a
nightmare.My orthopedic surgeon FORGOT to order pain medication to take
after my surgery. That evening and overnight I was in agony. The nurses
kept repeating that if my surgeon didn't order pain medication I did not
need it.
I did hide some hydrocodone in my overnight bag, just in case. I know that
bringing medication to a hospital is wrong. I had no choice. The
hydrocodone did not help much with my pain. I would have the surgeon
remove my arm if I had to do the surgery again.
PT started about two weeks after my surgery. The PT is torture. Every
movement brings more pain. My range of motion is half of what is was. I
have not improved much since the second week. This is the end of my 6
months PT after surgery. I still can't raise my arm past my shoulder.
The pain of not having this surgery would have been a better choice. I can
not recommend this surgery to anyone.
I sympathize with your position. The constant pain should be enough to
recieve disability. I hope that everything works out for you.
Regards,
koneil
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