Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Recovery process

This is a reply to Mimi.
I had the surgery mid-July and was in the same boat as you. I took advantage of my County's Aging and Disability office. They can offer Suggestions and provide Meals on Wheels at noon at a reasonablle price. I also contacted Visiting Angels. My angel did everything from helping me shower at first to doing cleaning and laundry etc. She even cleaned the cat's litter box. I put a notice on FB looking for ride help and had responses. Let people know that you need help. The County also may have a ride program. Good luck!

My PT says I strained it but should heal in its own. Still am doing well and am slowly increasing my strength and range of motion.

@basslakebabe19
I’m glad to hear it wasn’t more serious. I believe you’ll be more careful in the future, right? If not I’ll be more blunt next time, lol. How long has it been since your surgery?
Jake

@basslakebabe19 Whew....thanks for the feedback. I wish you some quality healing time now. Good luck with increasing strength and range of motion. Don't forget to celebrate your progress. Go find some joy this evening. Chris

@basslakebabe19, I don't mean to be a drag and yet I want to let you know of my concern. Not that your PT isn't qualified, however, if you were my daughter or good friend, I would want you to make sure that either you or your PT or both communicated with your surgeon. My memory is still working pretty well and I know that my surgeon walked down to X-Ray with me to make sure that he looked at the film before he let me leave. I would want that assurance especially since I have walked down this path. May you be healthy and content. Chris

Surgery was July 15 and no longer wore the brace August 28. Am doing PT at home plus see a PT two or three times.

@basslakebabe19
For some reason I didn’t think your replacement was so recent. Did your doctor say how long it might be until additional surgery may be required? Is your pain greatly reduced? Has your range of motion improved or is it to soon?
Wishing you zero pain and total range of motion.
Jake

I had tRSR 1 week ago on my non dominant left shoulder. You will need help with just about everything. I need help getting up from my recliner, pulling my pants down and up, removing sling and replacing it, reaching things below shoulder level, etc. These and many other movements are too painful to do. Hopefully the severe pain subsides soon and I can do more on my own.

Hi Debra. I went through this after a severe shoulder injury 18 months ago. I needed help with everything for the first couple of weeks - cooking, bathing, dressing. I would strongly recommend some live in help or dawn to dusk help at least for the first week.
Marilyn

Surgery was mid-July. I am working on strength and range of motion.