Total Shoulder Replacement so far soooo good

@besmith57

My reverse TSR four years ago, was actually easier on me than my two previous knee replacements. My pain levels were fairly low, I would describe it as an overall ache, not real pain. I did not use the narcotic type pills after the 2nd day home, just the higher dose prescription Ibuprofen and Tylenol. I followed instructions on doing the daily pendulum and other mild exercises that I was given in the hospital before my official rehab started, lots of icing many times a day, and a good recovery with full vertical reach by the 4th month. I love my results and have no regrets.

I'm having this surgery in February. I have heard it's the most painful surgery there is. I broke my back in 2 places and had a double fusion. That was very painful. Honestly, how bad is the surgery and recovery?
TIA

@besmith57
I had Rev Total Shoulder Replacement done 7 months ago....there was no actual pain... had nerve block that lasted three days....was on a regime of Tylenol and Naprosyn alt every 4 hours around clock for two weeks and ice therapy...no pain...
Now enjoying full motion...still doing weight strengthening...great results... good luck!!!

@daveyjanes

Good for you

May I ask what strenghth training you are doing?

Keep up the good work

@enelra03
Thank you for your response. It's so encouraging that you didn't have much pain. Glad you now have full motion and great results. Hope that is my case. I need to ask about the nerve block. Someone else mentioned the nerve block, too. That probably helps the first couple of days after surgery. Thanks again.

@besmith57 they sent me home with a nerve block with a catheter straight into my shoulder which forced me to rest as my arm felt like a tree stump 😀. Four whole days with no sensation. Do it!

@daveyjanes
That sounds like a great idea! How was the pain when the nerve block wore off? I hope my surgeon will do that. Thank you for the recommendation!

@besmith57 Honestly the pain was minimal. When I experienced pain I knew I needed to stop moving around so much. It was a good warning signal but not terribly uncomfortable. I find Meloxicam is easier to use than regular ibuprofen because you only take 1/day vs every 4-6 hrs. Another request for your doc.