Good evening @jprust. Thank you @JustinMcClanahan for introducing me. I agree with you. @jprust, you have hit the nail on the head. Do everything you can to be in charge of your post-surgery recovery. I was actually excited to read that you went to PT 6 weeks before your surgery. And it sure helped. Was your reverse shoulder surgery on your dominant arm?

I had two other surgeries on the shoulder before the reverse so I wasn't able to do the pre-surgery exercises. #1......the rotator cuff repair was a failure..... called the Grand Canyon of holes by my surgeon. #2.....the attempt at a cadaver graft was also a sad failure.

At the time of the reverse surgery I had my own retail business......two Maine Coon kitties and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. On weekends, my granddaughters would come up the mountain to take care of my pets. My friend Kathy, who shared a design business with me, actually just moved in for a week. I saw her coming up the elevator with her suitcase and knew that I would be supported courteously.

At the time of my reverse shoulder surgery, it was still a very new procedure in the US. So my surgeon and physical therapist worked together to develop the post-surgery exercises and treatments. I felt very grateful for all the assistance and support I received.

Enjoy your new shoulder. Having pain-free days is worth the effort you will put into your recovery. Please keep me up to date. I am excited for you.

Chris