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Say no to reverse shoulder replacement
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I had my reverse shoulder replacement done when I was 75 and am now nearly a year post-op and very satisfied. The replacement was recommended many years ago - even at Mayo where I went for a 2nd opinion. I held off due to the lifting/carrying weight limitations as I had much to do at home (retired contractor). I'm not sorry I waited as I tend to get surgery when I, "crawl in the doctor's door", thus the joint replacement always feels like a miracle, given pain relief and return of function. I've had 2 hips, 2 knees and one shoulder. The other shoulder is pending but I'm holding off as I can still lift and carry substantial weight with that arm. Somewhere I read years ago that the most satisfied patients are those that "crawl in the door" (so to speak). The least satisfied are those where trauma (car crash, etc.) leads to the new joint. Don't know how accurate that is but it suits my mindset. Of course the decision is always a personal one - my wife would prefer I opted for surgery sooner than I have done. I had always run the gamut of conservative care (PT, injections, fingers crossed) but opted for surgery when there was no other choice - as someone else mentioned. RandyReg
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@randyreg
Thank you for that perspective. My TSR on the right was very much like that; I would've crawled in the door at the time it was done. But I did spend time avoiding it , I was 54 and getting warnings of you'll end up with a RSR. I was 71 a year and half ago and pulled the trigger. The pain has taken different forms put has never ceased. I have just started to be able to write with my right had, cannot do things above shoulder level (putting coffe cup in microwave), cannot do things that require dexterity ( type at tthe computer, text message, cut up peppers, cut my dogs toenails). I have work to do on the house; i need to invest in lighter drill and saws ( hopefully I'll be able to cut straight). I volunteered tofix a neighbors lamp and ended up destroying it. Anything I do thar requires my elbow being anywhere around 90degrees risks what I guess is my new right shoulder dislocating. Sometimes that's holding a cup of coffee or a magazine.
I'd love for there to be some PT that helps with any of that, especially getting some manual functionality or strentgh. I havent heard anything from my surgeon or PT since I graduated the 4 wks of presribed PT. From what I'm reading here, I must have spaced out when they talked about weigh limitations.
I've had 2 hips and now two R shoulders done. It was never about pain, for me it's being functional. When I'm hiking or walking I have no pain.
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@randyreg
My goodness you have been Mill
I hope you are keeping well, thank you for your advice
My operation is scheduled for 4 th June .
Regards Angela