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Total Shoulder Replacement: Any success stories out there?

Posted by fignolia @fignolia, Apr 16, 2022

Any success stories out there? I will probs have a TSR early next year Too much pain and range of motion restriction.

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jwcarroll54 | @jwcarroll54 | Sep 7 2:28pm
In reply to @ls114 "I am having shoulder replacement surgery in a few weeks. I’m glad to read that taking..." + (show)
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I am having shoulder replacement surgery in a few weeks. I’m glad to read that taking Tylenol was all that some of you took after the surgery. I was told that I’d probably take painkillers for 3 days and Tylenol afterwards. I was also told that sleeping sitting up is best afterwards. How long did that last?
Also when did you start driving again? Thanks for your help!

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@ls114 I had a reverse shoulder replacement two years ago. I don’t remember pain so much as not being able to use my right hand much.
I slept on a foam wedge with extra pillows at hand. I slept well in this position through the first weeks.
I iced a lot. I had purchased a pump type icer which runs cold water through a pad that you strap on your shoulder (Amazon). It was a life saver and is probably the reason I don’t remember the pain as being an issue.
Good luck.

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