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What to wear after shoulder replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 8, 2021 | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
@cattanzer I would love to hear updates on how your shoulder progresses. I was told by my orthopedic surgeon that I am a candidate for shoulder replacement whenever I decide the pain is too much. I've had both knees replaced, so not looking for another surgery soon, but the time will probably come in the next year or so. I was horrified to discover that that a person has to keep the arm immobile for so long after surgery. I don't know how I'll get along without using my right hand for everything. I assumed it would be like knee replacement where they want you to use it as much as possible from the get go. Four to six weeks in a sling sounds awful. I would love to hear how to get through it.
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Hi there @cattanzer......although you didn't ask me, I will chime in and say that you get through it one day at a time. Mine surgery was a reverse replacement on my right shoulder. I am right-handed and at the time I owned and ran an art gallery. My family came and stayed, my friends drove me around ...... even my customers pitched in and wrapped their own purchases.
Since I don't remember anymore, I think it just mosied along until it was time for PT and strengthening exercises.
May you be safe, protected and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris
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What a nuisance. Constantly Lining the sling with 100% cotton bar cloths. Day and night. I took the strap off at night. Needed a lot of help first two weeks. Bathing. Everything. Driving now. Phew!