Good evening @musicfox and welcome to Connect. As soon as I read your post, my heart started beating just for your situation. I am going to assume you are writing about a reverse shoulder replacement. I am so sorry that you find yourself alone at this rather tough time in your life.

First of all, I will let you know that I have had a reverse shoulder replacement on the right side after two failures.....an attempted rotator cuff repair and a cadaver graft. Neither worked at all. I chose a great surgeon who called me to come to his office and spend time watching a video of the surgery and discussing the options and elements of concern.

At 6 months are you still wearing an immobilizer or other supportive assist? Are you still having high-level pain or just after exercising? I don't remember this as an extremely painful recovery.....just took some time to relearn how to use the shoulder since it had a different feel. I should tell you that I fell down a mountain, breaking my elbow in three places at the same time I dislocated the shoulder. So the recovery was a bit laborious.

I was very lucky to have a business partner and friend who surprised me by driving up and spending my first week at home with me. And I had a puppy dog and a couple of kitties to keep me company. My Cavalier would come jump on the bed and stare at me with a look that said, "are you ever going to get up?"

I want to think a moment about the activities in which you are unable to participate. Is it because your shoulder isn't ready yet or because the pain is too uncomfortable? I remember now.....I joined a Mahjong group and learned how to play while also having the opportunity to socialize.

What is your most concerning issue?

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris

I'd like to add my welcome, @musicfox. You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion. I did this to help you connect with others who have had reverse shoulder replacement. Come join the discussion and get support from fellow members like @basslakebabe19 @artscaping @starfirey2k @marlynn @ltsally @gail922 @barocco @mashelly @ddsack @yardsaler1 @yardsaler1 @kilh @jamy @bluebrass @681 @mack1946

Here are some other related discussions about reverse shoulder surgery:
- Success stories: Reverse shoulder replacement surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reverse-shoulder-replacement-surgery/
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Post-surgery mobility: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reverse-shoulder-replacement-3/
- Reverse shoulder replacement 4 months out - severe pinch pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reverse-shoulder-replacement-4-months-out-severe-pinch-pain/

As you'll read from the previous posts, rehab and physical therapy is really important for full recovery. Are you able to get physical therapy now?

Have you reached out to a physical therapist? They can help a lot. I know that personally. It’s not an easy journey but they get you there. I had a bad surgery TKR. And it was more than a year before I got to a place where I could function. I still cannot do what I used to (no long walks or dancing and I have to ask for help with a lot of things) but I’m improved. I wish you all the best.