Thank you for this group. I am 76 and dealing with a variety of problems from post fusion lumbar back pain with scoliosis taking a post -op toll after a few years, chronic migraine and brain fog etc multiple areas of arthritis and degenerative signs and symptoms throughout my body. I have waited until now to go ahead with reverse shoulder replacement. I need both shoulders done. ugh! I feel good about the skills of the surgeon. and altho I could probably live a bit longer without the surgery, I am convinced that doing it now, while I am strong enough , will give me time to heal and strengthen ...before the back goes and I am dependent on shoulder strength to move / support weight etd if I need another back surgery. The surgeon said planning ahead like that is not the standard they use but my degenerated condition and risks of weakness and nerve /tendon damage is right now a real problem & more than enough reason to do the surgery. I don't have a wedding to go to or a trip planned so...no excuses to postpone.
I am a bit scared of intense pain but perhaps I will get lucky and be able to manage with proper pain medication to endure the healing . I really don't like the irritability that pain brings to my personality. Now I have to practice Embracing the privilege of getting good care and kindness of my partner and self compassion. Easiser to take care of others IMHO. thank you for allowing me into this group.