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Total Shoulder Replacement so far soooo good
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I'm having this surgery in February. I have heard it's the most painful surgery there is. I broke my back in 2 places and had a double fusion. That was very painful. Honestly, how bad is the surgery and recovery?
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@besmith57
I had Rev Total Shoulder Replacement done 7 months ago....there was no actual pain... had nerve block that lasted three days....was on a regime of Tylenol and Naprosyn alt every 4 hours around clock for two weeks and ice therapy...no pain...
Now enjoying full motion...still doing weight strengthening...great results... good luck!!!
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@besmith57
My reverse TSR four years ago, was actually easier on me than my two previous knee replacements. My pain levels were fairly low, I would describe it as an overall ache, not real pain. I did not use the narcotic type pills after the 2nd day home, just the higher dose prescription Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I followed instructions on doing the daily pendulum and other mild exercises that I was given in the hospital before my official rehab started, lots of icing many times a day, and a good recovery with full vertical reach by the 4th month. I love my results and have no regrets.