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Shoulder replacement needed: What can I expect?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (56)Comment receiving replies
YES YES YES. It is worth it. My surgery was just over a year ago and I've been pretty pain free since the surgery. I still struggle with lifting 3 heavy plates up to the cupboard, but one or two no problem. I can use my newly extended arm (It will be a bit longer than your other arm) to reach the top shelves with no pain. I can hit the tennis ball on the machine but my serving is still problematic so I am working with a trainer to build up strength. Just got home from 6 weeks in Europe and Florida where I schlepped my own suitcase of about 35 pounds everywhere we went. I am 68, active, and highly recommend it. Just make sure you get a nerve catheter as part of your pre surgery medication for the pain and an ice machine to keep cool water packs on the site. YOU GO!
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Good afternoon @ltsally, Great news. Thanks for sharing such a positive post. You included the fact that the surgery arm will end up being longer. I forgot about that. it is not hard to get used to and didn't really botther me except that some of my long-sleeved items have extra fabric or yarn or not enough fabric. It is a bit on the funny side but 3 small heavy plates are my lifting maximum also depending, of course, the height of the shelf. I admire you for continuing to live the life you choose in spite of surgery and are virtually travel independent.
Would you please explain what a "nerve catheter" is and what it does? I am having trouble finding that description.
May you be happy and at peace.
Chris Trout