10 Tips for Your Day of Surgery - Rotator Cuff Surgery

[@jojowhite9296]

I was out during my surgery and when the block wore off, I was in severe pain for three to four days. A vinyl sling is really helpful to wear in shower. Never did any ice. Had to sleep in the corner of a sectional for months. Take the meds before the pain block wears off.

[@scottweatherman3266]

This is one of the best advice videos regarding the plan for rotator cuff repair. I can validate this as I am a Certified Rehab RM. Plus, I have had several rotator cuff repairs. The ice cool shoulder machine will save yourself a lot of pain. Yes, pain meds help; However, the ice on your surgical repair will turbocharge the pain relief. ( sorry for the poor analogy re- turbocharge. Bregs Polar cubes have worked well for me. Cost without insurance is approximately 200-250 dollars. Take your time with rehab so you don't re-tear the surgery. On one repair I pushed too hard and had to another revision. Good luck all.

[@scottweatherman3266]

Registered Nurse in lieu of RM listed above.

[@IamAries52]

@@scottweatherman3266 I'm in the process of, having surgery on my right shoulder, and I'm very apprehensive about it!!!! I wish I could afford an ice machine, but I can't. So I will have to rely on a hospital issued ice pack. How soon should I take, a pain pill before my feeling comes back in my arm???? I'm afraid of the pain, that is yet to come.

[@kkdd6413]

We can't get those ice machines in Australia. Will continual ice packs work ?

[@laurieabbott6447]

@@IamAries52 As Soon as you feel your Fingers Tingling !!

[@yousufmamsa]

Thank you for the tips Dr. Cleeman. My surgery is coming up. Looking forward to using your tips.

[@Lori_L]

I guess I'm the most recent one in the comment section to have the surgery. It ended up just being a partial test so they cleaned up a lot of the fraying &removed part of the clavical where a bone spur had grown. Ouch! I'm now 3.5 weeks post-op. I'd definitely invest in getting the ice machine & we splurged on a new sofa recliner. Wow! It's worth every penny for both me and my spouse. I come out in the living room sometimes (like now) when i can't sleep

[@davidbowman7529]

Thanks for the intel! Mine is in 2 weeks, not really too excited about it.

[@seemlak1640]

Amazing Doc from south Africa I just had one done but you arecool

[@mercybuker5662]

So helpful!! Thank you very much!

[@shellycupp4062]

Thank you, good information.

[@lisachauvin]

The day of surgery was easy-peasy.....it’s the recovery afterward that has been horrific

[@stephweissinger]

Amen to that. This was my second surgery on the same arm. It was not an easy decision.

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

My surgery is set for Feb 2. I am a bit anxious but This pain is God awful. I have a 95% tear... My surgeon explained three things she has to do. And 1 extra if there is any complication.... She said it is rare but she wanted to let me know about it before hand. I just want this over. I fell on December 29th and I am in so much pain.

[@sing1792]

What other symptoms do you have i fell Dec 28th still can't lift my arm at all and pain whenever I try meet with a surgeon next week

[@rebeccarussell4744]

I had my surgery Sept 5th and I'm supposed to have my second shoulder done in the future and it will be a cold day in hell before I go through this again.

[@yobased2872]

this is torture

[@timothyvaught3172]

I agree with you totally it's a rough surgery to recover from i had it done twice

[@debbieedwards9305]

I had mine Nov 25,2019 and never again...

[@karimorton6445]

I had my first rotator cuff surgery about 15 years ago and said no way ever again. Wrong. I canceled because of the COVID and hoped I could put it off until 2021. Not happening. Everyone, you probably talk to that has had this surgery remembers the pain. I do. The pain I have now is worse every day. It's hard to drive, put dishes away, reach for things, pick up things, and even put a seat belt on. I would rather go through a month or more of pain than to live with this pain. Age-wise I'm a female over 70. I also got diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2019 and bone density loss. Yippee. The medication they put me on almost did me in and I had to figure it out myself what caused all the symptoms. Unfortunately, I have between 50-75 % chance of success. They are also going to try to clean up some arthritis in my shoulder. My surgery is 8-18-2020. I'm praying for a successful surgery. Both times they said to get a recliner for sleeping and it does help. You will spend most of your days in the recliner.

[@lance0055]

lol. Obviously, most people have never had back surgery. You wanna talk about pain. My procedure is coming up. He said about 50 minutes arthroscopic. I think it’s important to exactly what your PT tells you most people get too excited to push on their own. I think you gotta stay with slow healing.

[@susancowe38]

Very helpful thankyou

[@edmondcleeman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thetaylorfamilyexcitingfun1822]

Thanks for this. My surgery is tomorrow. Not going to get much sleep tonight

[@pammilner7161]

Nathan Taylor How'd it go???

[@thetaylorfamilyexcitingfun1822]

Pam Milner went well. Actually just got released from my immobilizer sling this morning. Going well except for the 20lbs gained, I need to get back to working out!!!

[@pamelaruigh8185]

tip number 11. If you have sleep apnea remember you will have to sleep on your back not your side after surgery. This often makes sleep apnea worse. Let your sleep specialist know. I ended up having to get a new five thousand dollar machine because they found out I had CSA and CSB after surgery. Going into surgery I was on cpap for OSA. Now using ASV.

[@glennbrunson7688]

WOW after reading all the negative on this surgery has be a wondering now if to or not to . My MRI shows Full thickness tear left shoulder, with Arthritis and tendinitis,.. i see Surgeon next Tues. 2/8/22...I'm 74.. now has me wondering if a surgery is worth it ... decisions????

[@jmikronis7376]

Instead of underwear, I’d recommend diapers just before surgery. It’s embarrassing to discover you soiled yourself when you were out of it. A note : when they were putting in the general anesthetic, I went totally out, and didn’t experience anything with the nerve block. The man was there, all ready to insert the needle into my neck. I was totally unaware of any of it! I awoke and the surgery had been done!

[@cheryljune1603]

My husband needs this, I’m so scared for both of us. We are in our 70s.

[@dansorrell4113]

Good tips.. Thank you

[@KyleKroha]

Really helpful - thanks! Am having surgery 8/10/17.

[@davidharcot220]

i know it is long time since your surgery but how you feeling is the surgery worthy?

[@prgirl5756]

I am having surgery next month I think this is very useful information in the video. I know the hospital takes my insurance and never occurred to me to check if the anesthesiologist does. I will make that call first thing tomorrow. Thanks for your video.

[@abbygreer4982]

my dad had rotator cuff surgery and we know and love the doctor who did the surgery and my dad made a full recovery despite having some pain issues after the surgery was done :)

[@hawaiianbaby74]

Don't the hospital give you prescription after surgery?? So how are we supposed to pain pills already at home if we didn't get any prescribed to us

[@Lori_L]

My doctor gave it beforehand so I'd already have it when discharged

[@RayLeonChandler85224]

That harpoon they use for the Interscalene Plexus Block looks scary!

[@michellewatson2475]

When can I expect to start back driving I have seen 6 videos an no one has said 1 word about it , because of COVID I have my wife that will be at the hospital but I also have a son that has virtual school and no one to watch him but I’m good for that day but when I have to go to physical therapy that’s where the problem is, going to an coming from ,

[@isalew3649]

I saw one video that said about 3-4 weeks, here's the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIC6h5iMiMuBo5I hope that helps!

[@amanda8075]

When I had my shoulder surgery my iv was in my arm, woke up it was in my foot. They didn’t say anything when I mentioned it. When I get home had 9 needle holes in my neck was dizzy for 4 days after and had to wear a blue bracelet. Is that normal?

[@hanssolo3215]

they usually dont write the pain pill script till day of surgery

[@pamelaruigh8185]

Make sure you tell your Ortho you have sleep apnea. Strong Opioids can drop your oxygen levels.

[@Lori_L]

I had difficulty getting my mask on with a sling & ice packs and propped with pillows

[@pipandcol]

TOP TIP.............SHAVE UNDER YOUR ARMS............BECAUSE IT WILL SMELL LIKE HELL BECAUSE YOU CAN'T WASH IT!!

[@Lori_L]

My doctor said not 72 hours before because of increased risk of infection. Since he said they don't care about stubby pits, then I didn't either