After reading many of these stories, I could see how people might get a bit apprehensive about having shoulder replacement. Adding stress to what is inevitably a difficult time doesn’t help.
In the spirit of capturing the positive energy & excitement that this great new chapter holds, I’d like to assure anyone heading into surgery that IT CAN BE BASICALLY PAIN FREE. I had a reverse total shoulder replacement yesterday. I was back home hooked up to an ice machine in my recliner with supportive pillows to keep my arm in position by 4 PM. Had a light supper & LOTS to drink ( sooo thirsty) watched some TV with hubby & slept fine. Woke up a bit achy but nothing to speak of. Ice machine is key. So far so good. Take heart & good luck.
In the spirit of capturing the positive energy & excitement that this great new chapter holds, I’d like to assure anyone heading into surgery that IT CAN BE BASICALLY PAIN FREE. I had a reverse total shoulder replacement yesterday. I was back home hooked up to an ice machine in my recliner with supportive pillows to keep my arm in position by 4 PM. Had a light supper & LOTS to drink ( sooo thirsty) watched some TV with hubby & slept fine. Woke up a bit achy but nothing to speak of. Ice machine is key. So far so good. Take heart & good luck.