Hi Donna, Thanks for this video.

I just had shoulder surgery. I liked the way you explained post opp surgery, This is a different experience especially because I'm a right handed person and I had surgery done on my right shoulder, awkward

my surgery was Tuesday. 9/3/24. I find that I go to bed, can't sleep. go to my recliner, sleep for 3 hours ; then I go to bed again, and this morning, Saturday, 9/7; along with a wedge pillow that I bought, I slept till 9. not complete sleeping but waking, repositioning, then sleeping again. now, I'm working on which pillow that I want with my wedge pillow. what I would give for 6 hours of non interrupted sleep. So, are you a Bills fan?

I am at 6 weeks and have lots of pain start therapy next week it's going to be painful I think how should my pain feel at 6 weeks

Hi,Donna, happened to see your video. I am 65 female and will do the surgery at the end of this month. Do you think the shoulder is better than before at one year mark? How do you feel now?

I am heading for reverse shoulder replacement and rotator cuff repair, same shoulder, same time. Thank you for your videos. I've already bought my big sleeve poncho style tops. I am now searching for the S bar. Thanks so much!! I'm headed for surgery in 2 weeks.

This video helps me cause I still have pain my year is in November

Donna, thank you for your very helpful videos. I am 2-1/2 weeks out from surgery. Obviously, I’m on the front end of this journey. What a test of patience this is going to be. I started w/your 3-week post-op video. To be honest, one thing I noticed were your eyes and w/every subsequent video, your eyes seemed to get brighter and brighter. At this stage of basic virtual full immobility, that actually encouraged me. Slow and steady and deliberate. No doubt this will be one of the most difficult experiences of my life but I am wired to get through every step as it comes, one step at a time. One day I will be looking BACK on this experience. Your progress updates, practical advice, and, most importantly to me, your positive encouragement are most helpful. Thank you so much! Martha Johnson

were you able to sleep in bed, or strictly in the recliner. do you have to sleep elevated right after surgery.

As a retired surgical nurse, I knew the surgical procedure, positioning and care for patients during surgery, but having this procedure on me, in totally clueless on the specifics of being the patient post op. I’m glad I saw your video. The patient is the best source because they experienced it. So unless a nurse or a physician underwent this, it’s all book knowledge. Thank you for all the tips how to be a better patient. I am prepared more after hearing your experience.

Great job sharing your story.Thank you I am going to be a care giver very soon for someone having surgery.

omg I was SO glad to see your video! I am exactly where you are at 16wks and getting very discouraged! And I see people who did so much better like you said. Sleeping in bed is still very uncomfortable, and excercise is difficult and I cant figure it out . I went to the mall for 3 hours and was so wiped out after and my legs even hurt! I think it's from all the sitting I've done to ice , etc. My whole arm hurts like you said too. btw - I found a wooden back scrathcher to help itches! :) I have one of those massage "GUNS" That actually helps if someone is around to do my back for loosening up knots. I am just so frustrated. I didnt expect pain this late on .

Excellent Video n valid suggestions 🎉

THANK YOU!!! Surgery is in Sept. and I'm nervous as hell.

Very helpful and encouraging, I've got hope, thank you!

Thank you, SO, SO MUCH. I needed this, I'm at the 3rd week post surgery, and you explained everything I'm experiencing.

I had this surgery they tryed to use a scope HOWEVER so badly torn off the bone he had to make an insition about 3 inches long this was the most painful surgery I've ever had, n I've had several it took months good lord that HURT

You can get a deeper dose because I’ve been taking homeopathy for 40 years. You can get a 1M arnica which is what I take. I have a torn rotator cuff. Also you can get them from a homeopathic remedy star in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They’ll send it right to your houseArnica tablets and you can get in a tube at the health store and that will help also

Donna, I left u a msg on FB and InstaG. I have appreciated your videos and have taken all your suggestions to be prepared for my upcoming surgery this Tuesday on July 30th 2024. Would you consider selling me your ice machine? I ordered one from EBay but it isn’t the one you have, it isn’t electrical. I left my phone number on the messages I sent you on FB and IG. Kindly let me know pls. Thank you, Beth

Cortisone, though it may provide pain relief, can inhibit healing of tissue. My surgeon wouldn’t even do rotator cuff surgery on me until at least two months had passed from a cortisone injection I’d had. I’m going to be more judicious in the future about getting injections.

THANKS getting surgery in a week from today and I am so nervous . This is my first video and started to learn because of your great day to day tips. BIG Thank you

$35 dallers ! This gal is Buffalonian I’m sure of it.

I wish someone could tell me what the pain is at 6 weeks. I have acking pain. I fell and wonder if I hurt the repair

How long did you have to take pain killers?

In the videos, up until the last one it looks like your right arm. Now its your left?

Thank you very much for your much needed post op info. I am scheduled for surgery in September and too many people are trying to talk me out. You give me courage. Thank you again. Isabel

Super helpful. Thanks!

I had a supraspinatus surgery 23 weeks ago. Still have pain and feel rigidity. What do you recommend? Thanks for your videos. Raul Rosario

Thank you so much

Wow! You look great - thanks for all the tips, I'll be having my rotator cuff and bicep tenesis (sp?) done 7/10. You have really helped reassure me of the process.

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Im going to be have right shoulder surgery on July 22nd and the specialist says I will be in a sling for 4 to 6 weeks but don't know for sure if there is rehab on the table but if any body see this message I will keep you posted.

You’re really pretty.

9 days post op and im just now seeing all these videos and i can honestly say i regret getting this surgery. Being that I am a single mom with two kids and one is special needs w/ a Gtube and a standard golden doodle smh I wish I would’ve did my research this is horrible, I can’t even move my arm the way I need to let along take care my son properly I hate it here 😩😌

Thanks for your video. I’m 4 days from post surgery- right shoulder, labrum, rotator cuff, frozen shoulder. Pain ball insert came out 2nd day, 1-2 days early. Pain first night SUCKS. I’ve previously had neck surgery from breaking vertebrae. This is much worse. But…. I needed the surgery; your video has helped.

Hey! Did you find that your bicep repair hurt worse and took longer to heal than your rotator cuff repair? I had both like you did and definitely the front of my shoulder hurts for worse. Like right between the front of my shoulder and my peck. Did you find that?

You would be better off taking a multi strain probiotic as m& Pm along w the herb Milk Thistle from the seed only! 1,000 mgs am & Pm to detox you liver daily from the seed only! as well as a prebiotic inulin & inulin . Eating more fiber daily really helps me an apple ,pear and or mango .smooth sailing daily! All are all natural!

So helpful---especially the frustration since we all likely feel it. I'm at the 6 month mark and have made good progress but I ache much of the time. PT is great for the reasons you mention. Thanks for keeping up your You Tube journey for those who trail behind you!

I’m at just over 5 weeks now, had been feeling great now with doing the pulleys , wand extension, wand rotation I’m really sore and swollen….oh well hope it improves…thx for the great info and videos…

At what week could you lift your arm up to the side on its own? I’m 5 weeks post op now out of sling next week! Thx!

5 weeks out. no sleep 2 or 3 hours if im lucky and exhausted . im so sleep deprived. my body wants to sleep in the middle of the day for an hour. i got my sling off yesterday and have it back on today. just my arm hanging out cause soreness, the sling for a couple hours makes it feel better. it is such a slow process, i get frustrated a lot but keep pushing along. your tips are so good, makes me feel not so alone in this process.

Thank you!!

I am entering 5th week in brace and come across this video….i have had similar Experience. I had a nerve block that lasted 24hrs and never Has any serious pain. Took the ozxy at Night to sleep….then Tylenol….started therapy day 2 post op….i had a massive rotator cuff tear and previous old tears plus completely torn bicep ….im doing great started using pully yesterday….a recliner is necessary. I have a carnalper power recliner slept in it for 2 weeks….without it I think it would have been very difficult to sleep….sleeping in bed after two weeks and no problems now.

I cant wait to tie my hair up, lucky I have fairly curly hair and can wash and wear, only problem I have to wet it curly every day grrrrr.

i have been warned not to put my hand behind my head, they say the quicker the recovery, the less chance the tissue gets to heal?. i am 7 weeks post op almost full tear 2cmx2cm plus resection on collar bone. i am so scared to hurt myself with doing too much. with so many exercises i have decided to cut back to twice a day exercise. i would rather take time to get there than hurt myself. NHS physios do not touch your body, so its hard really guessing if you doing it right, and so frustrating. my first day of new exercises yesterday kept me awake all night, my arm was so painful. i get a cold feeling in my shoulder blade.

Hi Donna, in your previous videos it was the opposite arm. Which is it? 😮

Well done young lady. You and your shopping helped. 357 dislikes? They should meet my razor strap. Shame on those folks. You did a good thing here missy. Need a rest B4 Ur next vid. Signed.. Nervous in Montana.. Used to think only the sheep were nervous up here. 😁

Having surgery on Monday - 6/10 - THANK you for taking the time to do this. Good luck!

Going thru this now. Thx Sista !

Thank you for your videos I’m at 3 wks I’m doing really good I can’t wait to be able to raise my arm shoulder length and lift weights for therapy ❤ you have helped all of us. Btw I started their day 4 post op