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@gail922, congratulations on the successful reverse shoulder replacement surgery. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion where members are sharing their success stories.

I also appreciate that you shared some of your recovery tips for others who are considering this surgery to help them prepare. I encourage other members like @mimi99 @edithmiller @spinginnie @artscaping @ltsally @marlynn to add their recovery and rehab tips too.

Gail, how did the appointment with the occupational therapist (OT) go today? Aren't OTs great? What did you learn or make easier for you in your home?

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He went over my exercises with me and changed how I was doing the pendulums. Gave me some tips for showering: bending over to reach underarm. Drying is challenging. Putting the towel over the unaffected arm and basically air drying and patting the back as best you can. Use a reacher when necessary. Pat my affected arm to dry. I had been showering for a few days before I saw him and was doing okay. Have hand bars in my shower and a hand held shower. Don't rush things. Take things easy. He's going to discharge me Monday. He called back after visit today to say my doctor has written an order that I can stop wearing the brace. Hooray! Haven't done much cooking. Friends have been providing meals. I have been so fortunate.