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Say no to reverse shoulder replacement
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I had RSR over a year ago, I gave up on PT after two weeks and used the pully 3or 4 X s day with a few other simple exercises . After three months I went back to the gym ( no trainer} and started slowly on the machines and worked up to heavier weights and also did many machines that utilized my shoulders. It worked out very well, my doctor was very pleased with my results.
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@columbo Good morning.
I'm glad this surgery went well for you. It appears you made the right decision.
I've tried working out, and I used to workout 6 days a week. My shoulder just can't handle the weights.
I can go through the motions of a work-out with no weight added, but my shoulder feels like its coming apart. I'm an old man, 68 years old and since my surgery I feel every minute of my age. My shoulder is so bad I can't use it to get out of a chair, a bed,or off the floor. I went into this surgery with lolipops, thinking my shoulder would feel better.
Its worse now. Pain is still there, I lost strength and ROM. This surgery wasn't for me. When I was in PT, I talked with many RTSR patients. The general consensus was what have I done to deserve this? This is why I started this conversation. Too many people were extremely dissatisfied wth the outcome of this procedure.
Many, like me, gained nothing and lost more.
I am so happy for you. It sounds as you are on your way with a complete recovery.If anything changes in your condition send us a post. What is the old saying, misery loves company?