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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 4, 2021 | Replies (20)

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@barocco

I am 10 days out of TRS & it is a tough recovery. Weaning myself off of Percocet, only one at bedtime. I was told forget about good sleep for at least six weeks & so far that’s true.
Joe B

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So, I just came back from the local lake, where I was chatting with a woman who had rotator cuff surgery on Friday, and was struggling to adjust her sling (I've had a little practice with them...)
During our conversation, I manage to help her relocate the shoulder strap to a more comfortable spot without messing up the shoulder and arm positioning.
Then I asked "where is your ice?" And she told me she used it last night. Now, I'm on my soapbox - one of the BEST pain management tools is ICE, Ice, ice... as often and as long as you can. I pointed out my daughter down on the shore, giving her Dad a paddleboard lesson, in her cast and sling, and said - "at 6 weeks, she still ices at least 4 times a day - and her recovery is going wonderfully"
Are you still icing? If not, I will recommend it heartily. One year out from thumb surgery, I still ice when my hand swells from overuse. Also, are you managing daytime discomfort with Tylenol and Ibuprofen?
Good luck.
Sue

Great pic, @barocco. I hope you'll add it to your profile.
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Here's hoping to better sleep for you soon. You may be interested in this discussion:
- Trouble sleeping after TKR: What helped you sleep? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trouble-sleeping-after-tkr/