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Reverse Shoulder Replacement: Recovery process
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 13, 2023 | Replies (138)Comment receiving replies
I'm helping my mom with some research; she is recovering after reverse shoulder replacement surgery and she is looking for a device or process to help pull up her pants! Her good arm can't quite reach far enough to be helpful on the other side. Seems like a funny question but any help is appreciated. Thank you!
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In reply to @klarsen70
I had the same problem. I wore only button up duster and bathrobe for first week or so, no pants. Then I used next size up nylon underwear and 2 size up loose fitting workout pants with elastic band waist that I had to secure with a sturdy chip bag clip. ( light plastic didn't hold) I had to yank and pull up almost to my chin but it worked. I then progressed to my own elastic loose pants and did the yank and pull technique. I tried hangers bent, tongs, plastic hangers, and a dressing stick with a hook on the end to pull up my pants but none worked because there was no belt loop to pull on and the curve around the hip didn't cooperate. I am at almost 6 weeks after replacement surgery and it is getting easier. My sympathies, it is really frustrating!
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@klarsen70
My left arm was long enough and flexible, so I didn't have this problem. But maybe you could get a wire coat hanger and and pull the sides down parallel to each other to make a long handle. Bend a curve in it if straight puts it too hard to reach the waistband. Use a little duct tape around the hook if it seems like it's going to scratch her skin.
Or would some long salad tongs work? Guess it depends how tight or stretchy the waistband is.