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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Tip of shoulder sharp pain lifting arm

    I had my total reverse rotator cuff surgery on May 10th and all has been good until last week - not sure what I did and PT's not sure but I have a sharp pain when trying to lift my arm in front of me right on the tip of my left shoulder. When I do PT and they fully relax my arm and stretch...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Tip of shoulder sharp pain lifting arm

    They want to wait overnight and see how it goes. might have been cause i sat so much after surgery and now i actually feel better. I have ben wearing compression socks and it has helped. I will post in the AM as to how it is doing. As per the bruising, they state that is normal. I put some...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Tip of shoulder sharp pain lifting arm

    I am having what I'm wondering if its related but swollen feet and legs. I have messaged my Dr. and am waiting for a reply. Big bruise in lower calf just showed up as well
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Tip of shoulder sharp pain lifting arm

    Hello everybody My laptop has been down so I have not been able to post until now Today is my sixth day since my surgery and all has gone very well I had a reverse total shoulder replacement on my right arm, my primary arm. I am slowly getting used to using my left arm for everything and so far...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    All, Sorry but my laptop had died. My surgery went extremely good! The pre-op process was very informative and the staff were terrific. I was moved to a different room to have the nerve block put in and that was a big no issue step a well. I did sign a document to get my bones back as my...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    OK 2 days out from RTSR - Question to all: What should my family and I expect on the ride home and the first few nights - What will I have to do and what will they have to do. I know that meals will have to be either finger food like wraps or foods that can be pre-cut up for me. Resting (I...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    Thanks @djklaugh - My Doctor just replied: No right answer. First couple days might be more comfortable to sleep more upright; block can make breathing feel funny, more comfortable to sleep upright. After that, just finding a comfortable position Regards, Mark
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Nonlinear recovery

    Pianoplyr, Take care and good luck to you! Stay in touch. Thoughts are with you and your shoulder. Mark
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    Well, It's 10 days until my RTSR - I think I'm pretty much got everything. Now going to start planning meals easy to make or pre-make. Designing my area around my recliner for ease of access. Get my Nice1 Cold Therapy System in 5 days. Got my Breg Slingshot 3 sling and have tried it on - might...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    @leonberg Thanks for posting - I will be getting a Nice1 device that you put room temperature in it and it chills it down to the temperature you select. It also compresses the shoulder as well. Not having to keep it stocked with ice will be great. They deliver it 3-4 days before surgery. I...
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    Need some input please. May 10th is coming close. What are good Recovery meals / snacks to take since sitting so long? I'd love to be able to walk around but do not know if I can with my Nice1 Ice unit - once they deliver I will find out. There will be times I'll be home for say 5 hours a day...
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    Rotator Cuff Repair biceps tenodesis

    Which version of Ultra Sling did you get - I just got the version 3 and it came with an additional strap to prevent this. My surgery is not until May 10th but Monday my surgeon had mine sized and fitted so it would be right. You might check with your PT group to size it. Good Luck!!
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement Reverse rotator cuff replacement May 10th prep

    So after my pre-op yesterday I asked what type of hardware was being installed. Dr. Smith replied: Previously it was a french company Tornier and now Stryker has bought them and called it ReUnion RSA https://patients.stryker.com/shoulder-replacement/options/reverse-shoulder
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    Reverse Shoulder Replacement April 20th here I come

    Good luck! I have mine minus the bicep done on May 10th - keep posting before and after! I bought: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BFDRG1T?tag=ate362da-20 and: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5Q8CZL2?tag=ate362da-20 To help post surgery. Mark
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    Rotator Cuff Repair DIYSteve Recovery (full thickness supraspinatus, 2/3 infraspinatus)

    Sandy, Thank you so much for the world of information! I get my right arm reverse rotator cup surgery on May 10th and I am prepping for this first event. Just had my Pre-Op tests like EKG & Bloodwork done yesterday so here it comes! Thanks again! Regards, Mark
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