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  1. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Greetings all. Everyone ready for the holidays? I wanted to let you know about my progress. After my second nerve study my surgeon sent me to a orthopedic doc that specializes in brachial plexis injuries. I saW him on Nov 5. He sent me for nerve study #3 I met with him on Dec 3 to review...
  2. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Again greetings all. Six months since shoulder replacement. Four and three months since rotator cuff repairs. I went yesterday for a repeat Nerve study. I think I am in love with the neurologist who does this study. He is very adept. But more importantly he is kind and compassionate. Great...
  3. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Been awhile since I’ve posted. Things are much the same. I still have no feeling in my hand. I’m not sure if it’s wishful thinking or phantom pain but I believe I have some feeling in my arm. I go back next week for 8 wk follow up. Will post again after that visit
  4. brs0660

    Rotator Cuff Repair Full thickness rotator cuff repair

    All I can say is... This is awesome.
  5. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Diagnosis Brachial plexus injury. Injury probably occurred when trying to reconstruct Supraspinatus bundle. ..there was lots of scar tissue. Meeting with doctor yesterday went well. He said that in can take up to 3 months for improvement. One problem I’ve been experiencing is that the limp...
  6. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    @Jamie See surgeon tomorrow. EMG and nerve conduction studies were done yesterday. Results were not good. No communication to lower arm or hand. Any questions you think I should ask?? Main one is where do we go from here??
  7. brs0660

    Rotator Cuff Repair Full thickness rotator cuff repair

    How encouraging!!
  8. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    I’m still sleeping in the recliner. I am a restless sleeper so it helps me not to toss and turn. Doctor has me very restricted in motion since my shoulder has been so problematic!! My sling holds arm and hand close to body. Good hygiene is tough. No shower for at least two more weeks. Just...
  9. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    @Jaycey. This last surgery was to Supraspinatus Group. Doctor had already secured repaired the supracapularis and labra lt tears. He had a hard time separating scar tissue and essential tissue. He secured the Supraspinatus group carefully to avoid additional tears. The numbness has not gotten...
  10. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Been awhile since I posted. Truly I’ve been putting off posting. I had my stitches removed from surgery performed 7/12. Incision is healing well. Doctor says 6 wks in sling—3 down. Now for the not progressing so well part of the report. I still have no feeling from elbow to hand unsure about...
  11. brs0660

    Sporthog’s total right shoulder replacement

    The tiredness is very typical following surgery. Your body is working very hard to heal. Many doctors recommend a higher protein diet. Otherwise allow you body to recharge.
  12. brs0660

    Rotator Cuff Repair Full thickness rotator cuff repair

    Every step is progress
  13. brs0660

    Sporthog’s total right shoulder replacement

    Good going Sport
  14. brs0660

    Rotator Cuff Repair Rotator Cuff Repair & Biceps Release

    You are making great progress
  15. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Interesting experience. Seems like I’ve become the “Learning Lab”. So Long acting block is wearing off very slowly. I have zero sensation in part of my arm and zero sensation in my hand. No prickles—nothing but a warm hand. Sounds nice right?? Not! My mind has created a “phantom” arm! And it...
  16. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Thanks for sweet wishes @marieltha
  17. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Mini report: Home after surgery. Used the long acting block again. Definitely acting differently. Shoulder hurts and no feeling from elbow to fingers. Pain today is uncomfortable but thanks to a pain pill it’s more tolerable. More later
  18. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    Well plans are not what we expect!! Went yesterday for 3wk post revision visit. Got stitches out. They routinely do X-ray to verify position. Guess what——The ball of my implant is out of the socket ie the rotator cuffs are screwed. Repair of rotator cuff scheduled for Friday 7-11-19. My sister...
  19. brs0660

    Rotator Cuff Repair Full thickness rotator cuff repair

    Keep up the good work. I know you’ve been struggling with discomfort for awhile. So each step we take toward returning to a normal life is reaching a huge mile stone. I’m going to be the harbinger forever (after needing a revision after 6 wk) Please do not do more than your care team...
  20. brs0660

    Standard Shoulder Replacement Left Total Shoulder

    @Jamie. Chocolate therapy is good. A friend brought dinner yesterday with a chocolate brownie trifle. It was wonderful for dessert last night, this morning and for lunch!! Friends and chocolate indeed make life easier !!
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