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Left total shoulder replacement: Why can't I drive for 6 weeks?
It looks like you aren't suppose to drive for 6 weeks. I can with that agree if you are on pain meds but once off them I don't understand why you can't drive a short distance for therapy. It is a left shoulder, I don't see any problem with driving one handed with a auto transmission.
Any thoughts? thank you.
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@basslakebabe19, @roewes07 Good afternoon. Well, you got me to thinking. I have had 2 attempted and unsuccessful rotator cuff repairs on the right shoulder and one successful rotator cuff repair on the left shoulder. They finally resorted to a reverse total shoulder replacement on the right shoulder. Yes, it was an easier recovery, perhaps because there are new parts doing the job, not a continually damaged rotator cuff. The best news for me.....I have absolutely zero pain on the reverse replacement side. I owned a business at the time and do not think I was incapacitated for 3 years. In fact, I was able to rejoin my walking group to spend 7 days discovering the ring of Kerry in Ireland. My surgeon and I worked out the timing so that I could participate if I promised to bring him pictures.
I wish you the very best. I simply encourage you to take it very slow and treasurer your new and functioning shoulder. When is your surgery scheduled? Do you have a friend who can come help with showers and dressing? Is this the same surgeon who performed your rotator cuff surgeries? Do you have a good relationship at this point? That makes everything better. Be safe and protected.
Chris
Easier surgery but much longer recovery. I’ve had both.
Easier surgery by far but much longer for full range of motion and strength recovery.