Does anyone have experience with a Reverse shoulder replacement?

I have had 4 surgeries on my Lft Shldr, the last being a TSR, doctor refused to believe that my rotator cuff was bad, made 3 bad decisions after finally doing the TRR. I continue to have discomfort and pain, it has now gone to my neck, effected my back also, which my regular Dr believes was due to the TSR surgery and them shall we say flipping me so many times, and at this point the other shlder is bad also because of me relying on it for everything. This has been a horrible journey as I am in my 70's. I have now been referred to a specialist in Tampa for review and to see what is really going on. Therapy yes, for 2 years after each surgery, helped I think but not when the wrong surgery was done! Thanks.

Hi Joe,
I had a fast recovery, I thought it was an easier process than my two TKR's , likely because there is no weight bearing involved. It will be 4 years this October and it still feels fine. I kept a few dictated notes on my cell phone in case I had to go through this again with the other shoulder (wished I had done that for my 2nd knee.) I noted my pain levels in the first few days were only at about 2 or 3 of 10, mostly a scratchy burning feel that responded well to icing. Quit tramadol on day three, only using acetominophen, ibuprofen and the aspirin combo recommended on my release instructions. I dislike the wooziness and constipation from the opioids, and pain level didn't warrant it. I did the pendulum swings, and elbow and finger exercises I was given at the hospital up to 5 times a day, 20 reps each direction and circles. I highly recommend a wrist-to-waist immobilizer instead of a traditional sling. By day 11, I was doing tasks by disconnecting the wrist velcro, like cooking fish and making salad. The elbow to waist velcro still keeps your upper arm rigid. Day 15 I went in for my first PT evaluation, staples out and X-ray, my shoulder arc movement was ahead of schedule. Was given a silly putty egg to play with for hand strength while watching TV etc. Quit wearing the sling at night by week 5, quit wearing it during the day at week 6. Started true PT exercises at home, including shoulder blades lifts and wall slides. Week 7, arm getting to near normal, can sleep on it, raise the balky recliner foot stick, should be able to drive - will ask at upcoming surgeon's re-check. Pretty normal use of the arm, but some pain during large awkward swings. (end of my notes)
I can't say if I had an abnormally quick recovery overall, but I think I could have gone on vacation at about two months post surgery, certainly by three moths with no problem. The only negative thing I have to say, is I believe I did get carpal tunnel problems from doing (too many?) wall slides at home. Your wrist is bent at an angle as you push a folded towel up smooth wall to increase overhead reach, with hard pressure on the wrist as you try to push higher. I'm scheduled for the nerve testing in July, and hopefully the simple surgery will take care of it.

I had reverse shoulder replacement done 2 years ago. It was an easy decision because of the constant pain I was experiencing. It was an easy surgery and I literally felt no post surgical pain because my surgeon implanted a pain pump that slowly dispensed Novocain into my shoulder which lasted a week. The most important thing to consider is your PT and the exercises you are shown how to do. Do them religiously and you will be back to normal in 6 to 8 weeks.