Connect
← Return to What to wear after shoulder replacement
Discussion
What to wear after shoulder replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 8, 2021 | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
Chris, I appreciate info from anyone who has gone through this! How many days/weeks after shoulder replacement surgery do they have you start PT? Before the slings come off?
I am thinking ahead and trying to coordinate a time of year that would be easier for my husband to drive me to PT for 4-6 weeks. I was hoping to put surgery off for another year, but recent painful incidents might make me move it up. I have a follow up appointment with my surgeon in July, have been getting cortisone shots, but they don't help my shoulder as much as they used to. I know I have been stressing the shoulder with all the garden work with rakes and shovels and heavy carrying, so maybe it will settle down once the major work is over.
Replies to "Chris, I appreciate info from anyone who has gone through this! How many days/weeks after shoulder..."
Good afternoon @ddsack.....Hi again. You know what, I don't remember when I started PT. I know that my PT conferenced with my surgeon regarding the activities and frequencies. It must have all worked. I had a reverse replacement surgery and at that time it was very new and folks were just seeing what might work best. In some states, you just cannot drive with a sling or immobilizer. I had an art gallery at the time and actually, my customers helped me reach pieces and wrap selections.
May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris
Connect
The shots will delay surgery. For months. After the surgery, You will be driving after three weeks. I got off prescription pain pills after a week or so. First two weeks you will be SO DEPENDENT on another person. Bathing cooking walking dog. Cutting tops off strawberries! I built a pillow cocoon to sleep in so i do not move around. PT starts the same week as surgery btw! No regrets here.