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Success stories: Reverse shoulder replacement surgery
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Good morning Chris, thank you telling me of your experience. It really helps to hear from someone who has had the surgery. Your surgeon sounds wonderful and caring. And I bet your positive attitude really helped.
No, I do not have help at home, and wonder how long I might need help once I do this. So that is the other big factor. I am pretty independent, and don't want to ask--but I'm guessing I'll need some assistance.
Sandra
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@sandradibble, good morning I had a TRSR about 3 years ago. I also did not have any help with dressing, ice machine, and getting to PT. My daughter and son-in-law at the time were stationed in Italy. Only family around. But thanks to my son-in-law he sent my daughter and granddaughter home as a surprise to stay for 3 weeks. That was long enough to get rid of the ice and sling. I could then drive. I had no pain after surgery or weeks later, could not believe it. But now today, I have had injections in my shoulder to help my movement about every six months which has really helped my ROM. I still have a lot I can do with my left arm(the dominant one) but some things are getting harder to do. Also, need an RSR on my right side but since February I am now dealing with afib and CHD. So right now all surgery is out. Hope you can find someone to come in and help you a little each day, that would really help. But stick with the PT which is very important. Let me know how you come out but staying healthy is also important. KLH
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Good evening Sandra,
It's great that you are independent and willing to help yourself. Take a look at a photo of an immobilizer. You will be wearing that for some time. For example, you will need to wear it all night......and still find a way to protect your shoulder and get some sleep. You will need an ice machine, and someone to help you keep it running. You will need someone to drive for you as the immobilizer prevents full control of the vehicle. In some states, it is illegal to even drive with a cast, much less an immobilizer. You will need someone to help you prepare meals or work with a company that delivers food for you. And you will need someone to help you with typing and other computer work until you can get your fingers moving.
I will be right here to answer questions for you and help you in any way possible. I think I wore that supportive device for 6 weeks or so. I also owned a retail business (art gallery) and had some extra help for packing and unpacking purchases.
Getting a shower and then dressing is also difficult with only one arm. However, for some reason, I think you will figure it out.
May you have contentment and ease.
Chris