← Return to Shoulder replacement needed: What can I expect?

Discussion

Shoulder replacement needed: What can I expect?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 25, 2022 | Replies (56)

Comment receiving replies
@forge55

Thank you for sharing your story. I am a survivor. As a survivor you learn to ask questions and plan .

The surgeon says that the operation is not needed now. But, he thinks I will need it within the next 5 years.

I am now trying to figure out how I will be able to survive (eat, dress, brush teeth and go to the bathroom) during the 1st day after operation to when I have limited hand movement. I am assuming that is the first 2 weeks. Is that correct? Will I be able to use the operated arm/hand to do very light functions -- eat....

I am trying to do more with my prosthetic on the right arm. Hoping to learn how to hold a spoon/fork to feed myself. Assuming that I can not use my operated arm to do this. Is that correct?

Again thank you for sharing

Jump to this post


Replies to "Thank you for sharing your story. I am a survivor. As a survivor you learn to..."

Hello, again this evening @forge55. You certainly are a survivor and those are excellent questions given your special needs. I can only visualize it for you. I actually ran my business, using one hand. It was amazing how my customers stepped up to help me. I became a pretty good ambidextrous writer for sales receipts. I didn't do so well on the computer keyboard.
What I did have was an amazing friend who arrived shortly after I came home from the hospital. She and I were partners in an interior design firm.

She surprised me by appearing at my door shortly after I got home, carrying in suitcases, groceries, and things I might need. Kathy was so helpful and we worked well together. Then my daughter and granddaughters arrived for the weekend.

I think you will need some help until you are able to exit the immobilizer. Then....another idea is there are rehab facilities where folks without in-home assistance can stay much longer than normal.

You are already working to build up skills on your prosthetic.......that's great. I hope to see your name at the top of my morning contact list whenever you need anything. You are certainly an encouraging individual and it has been my pleasure to connect with you.

May you have happiness and the causes of happiness.
Chris