How to Sleep After Shoulder Surgery | Rotator Cuff Repair, Shoulder Replacement, Labral Tear, Injury

[@bebeak2927]

I have a full thickness rotator cuff repair surgery coming up in 3 weeks, and I'm not even sure how I stumbled upon your videos, but you are a life saver!!!!!! While I have a big fear of this recovery process, I am thankful that your videos have given me a headstart on preparing my mind on what to look forward to. Thank you again so much, and please don't stop putting out your best knowledge out there. They are not only useful, but they are incredibly helpful as well.

[@mom2princessalyssa]

Good luck with your surgery! My shoulder surgery is in 4 days.

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad I can help you feel more prepared for your recovery! You’ll do great!

[@bebeak2927]

@@mom2princessalyssa oh thank you so much 😊. Good luck to you too, and God bless you 🙏🏼

[@bebeak2927]

@@EquipMeOT Yes ma'am, you have. I already subscribed to your channel 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 and looking forward to more videos 😊😊😊

[@bebeak2927]

@@mom2princessalyssa How are you doing? How did your surgery go?

[@nde-gy7sn]

I have had 3 rotator cuff surgeries that last one Dec.2023, my Sling came from the Surgeon with a Removable foam pad Under my fore arm. Also your sling Should have a Strap that goes around your waist keeping arm from moving forward or back, and of course another strap Over your shoulder, this will keep arm from moving in your sleep and causing Great Pain... I also Highly recommend sleeping in a Recliner which I'm still doing, this Keeps you from rolling over on shoulder...

[@cdow9032]

When I bought a new couch at 60, I purposely chose one with a double recliner in case of surgical recovery, given my age, and familiar history of surgeries. This was one of the few times I made a major purchase based on practicality, but now that I'm set to have a reverse shoulder replacement in a month, I'm glad I did! So much to plan for! Thanks for this informative video

[@bamamama-ws7kp]

​@@cdow9032how did the reverse replacement go?

[@bonniehewett1494]

Thank you. It’s a shame that this kind of information is not provided by the surgeon’s office before surgery. I had a right torn rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis 3 weeks ago and was only told to wear the sling 24x7 except for hygiene. With same day surgery you don’t get any home care to provide info. Education is lacking in general in our healthcare system. It would have been great to have one OT appt to learn to do everything with my left hand and how to get good sleep. I wish I had found this OT channel info before surgery. It has been difficult to sleep. I don’t have a wedge and I don’t think I could sleep like that in bed with a wedge and all the pillow arranging. I tried sleeping in bed and just couldn’t get comfortable. I have 2 recliners, luckily one has the handle on my left for the foot rest and is very comfortable. But I still have had trouble sleeping every night.

[@paulabrady4313]

Hi Lindsey, great videos. I live alone, and so I don't have an extra pair of hands to help with positioning. In preparing for reverse total shoulder surgery, I placed a velour covered body pillow under a fitted flannel bottom sheet on my operative side. The friction of the two fabrics prevented the body pillow from sliding. It has been great support for my arm. Hope this helps. Thanks for all your videos.

[@EquipMeOT]

What a great suggestion! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@peachesnmulder]

Thank you for this tip! I will put it to use after my surgery too.

[@theresabranford3527]

I'm having shoulder surgery next week and videos for people living alone or tips they give for single people are great. Like laying out clothes before surgery for a few days because opening a dresser drawer may not be possible. I'm also going to prepare meals ahead of time to make it easier.

[@paulabrady4313]

Hope you all had successful surgeries and smooth recoveries. I'm now 1 1/2 years post op. No pain, and gaining strength and acceptable ROM. I'm right handed and my surgery was on my right shoulder. Some motions will be a no go for the rest of my life, but I'm inventing some go arounds. Be creative. As a former OR nurse, I was surprised and disappointed by the lack of instruction provided pre-op. Be sure to report it in writing to your surgeon and insurance company. Hopefully, if more patients complain, pre-op instructions will improve.

[@trex2092]

I used a BREG Kodiak cold wrap (beer cooler thingy) that circulates cold water throughout the wrap, you can change the ice (frozen water bottle - 16 oz) when they thaw out without disturbing the injury site / patient's rest. A LIFE SAVER. 4 years later I am now going in for my other arm and have even loaned it out to friends who had the same surgery and they loved it too. Cold pack therapy reduces the post surgery inflammation and helps get you off the pain meds quicker.

[@benhill452]

Your videos are very helpful. As an older widower living alone, obviously I will hear your comments about the 'other person' and wonder, well, what am I going to do! Thanks.

[@chuckwagon1638]

We suffer. 😢

[@lynettefaulkner4637]

Very helpful. My husband had rotator cuff surgery, and we received no to very little practical help with safe and comfortable ways for him to sleep. We had to figure it out on our own. Your instructions really helped.

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@lashondahursey6116]

@@EquipMeOT have you helped anyone with bilateral tears how would one get out the bed with a lot of pain you know weakness and both shoulders what's the best thing to do

[@MsWennett]

Lindsey thank you for these helpful videos, full of practical tips. I'm just about one week out of rotator cuff surgery; trying to sleep is my current focus.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@maryfrances5703]

Your videos are great! I will be having shoulder surgery at the end of the month and watching your videos is helping me prepare. Thank you so much.

[@jackiefilby3830]

Hi can I ask if yours is fractured x

[@josephkelley8641]

Really helpful and informative, thanks so much for this very thorough informational. Wish I'd come here months back. Also helpful right now BEFORE I do my Total Shoulder Replacement. i.e. Trouble sleeping (I've been on flat bed). Thanks so much Lindsey.

[@CarisaKendall-Harper]

I have a bicep tear partial rotator cuff tear and a tear in what starts with a L. I don’t even have a surgery date yet however I believe the Creator gives you what you need before you need it. Thank you so very much for this video

[@rosieguccia7760]

Thank you for such great information

[@kathylgoedert]

This was soooo helpful for a fractured humerus and Solmiento brace. I slept so well last night just from using the pillow placements you showed. Thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@honda115a]

@@EquipMeOT How long after surgery is back to normal ??

[@linamendt9149]

I also slept upright after I broke my humerus. 👍🏽

[@johncostigan2418]

Helpful advice! I took an exercycle and put it up against the bed to keep from rolling out. The handle bars helped me raise up out of bed. Sleeper in a recliner was the worst......very unconfortable and I would wake up 2 to 3 times a night.

[@heddystgeorge3756]

I'm glad that you showed how to position the two pillows because I've been doing it wrong

[@reneefox5647]

Thank you Lindsay! I am two weeks post rotator and SLAP tear surgery. Your videos on dressing and toileting were amazing! I’ve been in the recliner but am so happy to get back to my bed. This video was so reassuring.

[@EquipMeOT]

So glad they were helpful during your recovery!

[@Josef_R]

I'm 6 weeks into my second rotator cuff surgery. It's kind of like your second kid, they raise themselves. I discovered that I can wedge myself into my couch with a pillow on the arm of the couch and sleep great. I tried to sleep in my bed last night, and spent two hours laying there before getting back in the couch. But the things I learned from my first surgery made this one so much easier.

[@fanaticproject]

As a veteran of 3 shoulder replacement surgeries thus far I can say this video is spot on, quite helpful...

[@tjbjjtkd]

3 replacement surgeries!?!

[@Goblingimp]

@@tjbjjtkdlol I’m assuming I’m going to have my second in a few months my first was this the last year

[@myalias2812]

I'm having my third shoulder surgery next week! I thankfully figured all this out after the first one but it's helpful for my husband so he understands the pillow situation. 😅

[@massimobozzi1]

You are one unlucky octopus.

[@pseudoshannon]

Oh my word! I have major shoulder surgery that is scheduled at the end of Summer. This is going to be an interesting journey.

[@bebeak2927]

Me too.

[@marcyloughner3872]

I am going to have shoulder replacement surgery in September and I don’t know how I will manage all this as I live by myself!😱

[@bertsmith7230]

You have NO idea!

[@wsurfs]

@@marcyloughner3872 I wish I were there to help you..!! I know there are community services that can help and check on you..!! God Bless You..!!

[@sharwil8530]

I had my shoulder replaced upside down.

[@micheleerwin2848]

I recently found out I have a massive rotator cuff tear and bicep. I'm on a 6 month waiting list a total shoulder replacement. I have had both knees and my right hip replaced in 2011 and 2012. I haven't had an MRI of my left shoulder yet, but I am pretty sure it needs to be replaced. I went on Amazon and bought a tie dye tube top dress to wear after my tsr. I plan to get a few more to have to wear after surgery to go out. I don't want to mess with sleeves. It will be summer time when I have my tsr and I will be totally ready, thanks to KZbin. Thank you so much.

[@redhotz21]

How did your TSR surgery go? Hope you doing well😊

[@42307Steve]

Waiting list?

[@anhbenbrook4458]

Thank you for your education to help people with shoulder replaced. I ‘m one of them.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@garrynorth6199]

Thanks for sharing, I’m 72, live on my own and am going in for rotator cuff surgery after I had a fall. Hopefully I can manage myself.

[@LisaBuckner-o1g]

Thanks! This was very helpful as I'm having shoulder replacement surgery in 3 weeks.

[@honeygirl522]

Thank you so much for showing this! I have a biceps tenodesis scheduled in early Sept and was concerned about sleeping, as we don't have a recliner. This is very helpful! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@dalesummers3242]

Recliner!!! Moved one into my bedroom. Some of the best nights of sleep EVER!!

[@thebtripledexperience]

I definitely needed this I'm 5days post op and sleeping sucks. Ice is the absolute best pain management

[@kindredspirits5821]

Thank you so much I am about to have a total shoulder replacement surgery and I ran across your video. Very imformative.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@debbiemarchica722]

This great. I am having a reverse shoulder replacement in 5 months. It is very difficult for me to lie 0n my back. Showing how to rest on your side gives me hope! Thank you

[@nightowl6260]

When I had rotator cuff surgery I found the pillows shifted and moved after I fell asleep. The wedges are also narrow and if I moved after falling asleep I was on the edge. I don't see why a foam setup hasn't been devised that has some stability for sleeping and supporting the shoulder. Medicare does not cover home health care for shoulder surgery. It is very tough if you live alone.

[@groovytuesday5222]

Medicare does cover home healthcare if you live alone. 2x a week. Better than nothing. This is where you need a little help from your friends, and good pre-surgery preparation.

[@mikestock969]

June 15th I'm scheduled to get a total shoulder replacement. I'm thankful this video came across my suggestions. The doctor will be placing an entire new ball and socket, I think he will be placing a metal plate where I lost so much cartilage. Thank you for this very informative video.

[@clyderutter10]

I just had a total Sholder Replacement, I guess if you're 30yrs Old, Have a "Extra Pair of Hand's" , This video is the bomb Diggity!!! However This Government issued POS Sling Digs into My Neck & My injured arm is literally Dangling causing MORE pain & Doesn't work properly PERIOD. So I suppose I'm supposed to have a Nice New Couch, Then jump into a Extra expensive Recliner. It That doesn't WORK well just get on The " Link ' & They'll Set you right Up with a "Wedge,pillows, a Nice Slender Sling. Again with 4 Hand's is so Easy & you'll be Off to a Perfect at Home recovery. Please I can't afford to Live, for Ripping My body Apart to Put clothes on our Back 😩

[@phylliselam5586]

Thank you just head the surgery about 14 hours ago and this really help

[@nde-gy7sn]

I hope you get yourself in a Recliner and Stay there...

[@nde-gy7sn]

If you Do Not have anyone to Help you a Recliner is a Life Saver... You also have to sleep in your sling for 6 weeks, only Removing sling for Showers, at least thats what i had too...

[@vicbob53]

Thank You! Very helpful. I had SLAP surgery 5 days ago to fix a torn labrum and some nearby bone spurs. I have been wearing a DonJoy UltraSling® Quadrant shoulder brace and sleeping in a recliner with some small pillows for support. My shoulder is well supported and immobilized in the brace.

[@EquipMeOT]

That sling is very effective for maintaining position!

[@timothycollins1968]

vicbob53…….how long do you need to wear the sling for? And how is your pain level? I may need the same jury.

[@raytharpejr.8566]

I'm 2 weeks out of a total shoulder replacement and wish I was in the type of sling you are wearing in the video. I am stuck sleeping in my recliner, and the sling/brace I have to wear won't allow me to sleep in any other position. 11 months ago, I went through shoulder reconstruction surgery but with no great help. Your video has some great tips for ones in a soft sling, though. Great video!

[@russell7445]

Those recliners aren't bad are they. Actually they can be more comfortable than a bed

[@kevinschwinkendorf3202]

Im two weeks post-op. rotator cuff surgery. Love my My Pillow! It supports my head comfortably and holds its shape to keep pressure off my shoulder. Try it if you haven’t already

[@bradleyhasse5220]

She’s def MY PILLOW FAN 😂

[@CCKnight]

My second RCS coming up soon. I tried picking up my heavy purse in my back floorboard behind my console in my truck. My Dr told me 3 months to heal. It took me a good year. Then I hurt it again. Feels like my RCS arm is shorter than my other one. I’m ordering several different types of arm slings to try on before surgery. The ones they gave me in Dr office was too big. The one they gave me at hospital was too big. I’m short waisted. From my shoulder to waist is shorter than normal. I’m retired now and full time RVing so I don’t have a lazy boy and I’m here to get good ideas to turn my bed into a lazy boy position. My mom gave me a great idea last surgery to put 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water in double ziplock bags and she made me some soft thin cotton like material covers for the ice packs and that was a life saver. I’ve already had the surgery so I know it’s a bad recovery. Get somebody to be with you for two weeks to wash dishes and cook. I’m making frozen dinners. Door Dash. Can’t think of everything but you really need to try. Good luck to all of you having this surgery. I also recommend finding a movie series to watch on Hulu or Netflix. That will help keep your mind off of the pain. And you can rewind when you fall asleep. Get up as much as possible and do your exercises. Medicate really good first. Put ice on after. Don’t do any physical activity and have a pain break through. And don’t overdo your exercises because you can’t feel the pain on the medicine. I would set my timer to remind me to get up and exercise my shoulder and arm. Buy you a bowel like hospitals have that’s curved and learn to brush your teeth in bed is what I did. You don’t need a toothache to go along with the pain from surgery. Get everything in arms reach. Watch your steps too. I couldn’t see the steps because of my arm sling and busted my tail but thank God I didn’t hurt my shoulder. Good luck. It will get better. Time will fly after the first week. ❤

[@paulsorisho3394]

This was a very informative video, thank you so much. I am three weeks post surgery and have just been sleeping on my couch sitting up pretty much. I bought a recliner, but I just couldn't get comfortable sleeping on it. The biggest issue I am facing is that I wake up so stiff sleeping on the couch. My biggest worry is that I have damaged my repair, can you tell me what would be the signs if I had damaged the surgical site and repair? I am going to try these tips and see if I can get some sleep in my bed. Thank you again.

[@EquipMeOT]

It’s unlikely you’ve impacted your surgical repair. If you have excruciating sharp pain at the surgical site then seek attention. Stiffness is very normal with shoulder surgery. I hope you are able to find a comfortable position for sleep soon 🙏🏻

[@carbonjimfitzgerald]

Thanks for all of this great information. My rotator cuff surgery is in one week. Just had my pre-op meeting. sleeping has been my problem so far and I'll try your suggestions. It is a big adjustment because I am a stomach sleeper. I have to get it down because after I heal from this surgery on my detached right shoulder they will have to repair my torn left shoulder as well. So hard to get comfortable at night. Got to do it!

[@CCKnight]

I’m a side sleeper. I hear you. But you will fall asleep on your back. Maybe not for long periods but you will be able to sleep. Get plenty of pillows. And have a few small pillows to help you get situated. I had to unhook the neck part on my arm sling because it hurt my neck. So I’m looking into a different arm sling for sleeping.

[@lashondahursey6116]

How are you

[@tkucey8689]

Thank you for this after searching KZbin for hours to find something beneficial! The only thing is how do I get out of bed? Calcified tendonitis which feels like cutting knives every time I move. Took me 20 minutes to get out of my bed this morning and I was at the edge! Would love a video on tips for getting out without pain if possible? Thank you for helping so many people ☺️

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes! I will add this to my list! Thank you for watching!

[@margt6882]

Great tips and great explanations that inspire confidence. Thanks so much.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@phillipdale6765]

Thank you for this video .i have alot of anxiety over this as i approach my surgery next week..thank you again

[@EquipMeOT]

You're welcome! Best of luck!

[@maribellarraondo7745]

Thank you for ur help ..It really help my spouse to accommodate her for sleeping. She was uncomfortable sleeping.. we didn't know what to do? Thanks

[@alfuit6866]

I'm a new grad OT and these videos have been very helpful to help me brush up. Thank you so much!!!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@lowcountryantiques3696]

Thank you for this information.I am having Shoulder replacement on the 13th of June and any help is appreciated...

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@meenha1976]

My total reverse joint shoulder replacement surgery is on 2nd August, I have a hospital bed, so that might help, I also have a leg lifter, so that might help as well. But thanks for the rest of the tips, i have plenty of spare pillows.

[@chabejimenez]

Thank you Lindsey, Next week is my shoulder rotator cuff surgery . Very helpful videos.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! Good luck!

[@honda115a]

How was it ?? Because Im gonna have soon as well Im Very Scared

[@eliza7460]

TSA in 10 days on prominent arm. (Had same on other shoulder 2 1/2 years ago). The wedge I borrowed from my mom for the first surgery wasn't very wide and I kept slipping down. Putting pillows under my knees helped. I am going to get my own wedge pillow with memory foam this time. I am usually a side sleeper, but with leg and lumbar support can sleep on my back for the first month. My question is, how high do you recommend the pillow? I see 7.5", 10" and 12 ". It's actually more about the angle, right? I don't want to be sliding down the wedge.

[@fatcapital88]

So glad I found your videos. They're the best on the topic

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@markloomis4753]

You’re a life saver…your videos are the best Ive seen on many subjects…wish you were are one when i had my TKR..Twice….

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@CarolT4SF]

My rotator cuff surgery is in three weeks (😳). I love your videos so much that I gave the link to one of my physical therapists.

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you and best of luck with surgery!

[@CarolT4SF]

@@EquipMeOT Thank you!

[@luztorres-barber1503]

You’re video on getting dressed after surgery saved me a lot of money. Thank you!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@bubbechutzpah]

Humerus fracture surgery for me. I was miserable for so long. Think about sitting up in bed, forward because your arm is throbbing. But you're already exhausted from days on end lack of sleep. It took forever to finally get over that period. I am still in recovery but can sleep on back and roll to non surgical side for brief periods. I am just starting to tolerate briefly rolling on surgical side. It's now three months since my injury

[@jeansweet2706]

Wow I feel you . I broke my humerus as well 3 weeks ago. Mine is non surgical. It exhausting trying to sleep. I hope you are healing well.

[@BudTenderED]

@@jeansweet2706 hey hey! 14 days post surgery for a Humerus Fracture! This should suckkkk 😂

[@honda115a]

Hi , do you regret the Surgery ??

[@conniepr]

​@@jeansweet2706Did the ER Dr think it was your rotator cuff because I still have to go see orthopedic and I feel like it's my humerus.

[@timotheosleahy4421]

Thanks for this information. Day 5 after surgery and I still have not been able to sleep more than 3 hours off and on a night. Too much pain...despite taking my prescribed pain management medicine. I wear a sling...more like a brace w an abduction pillow. My neck is chaffed from the shoulder strap, my forearm itches from wearing this contraption all day, hand is cold from lack of blood circulation. Add to the mix that I have to sleep in one position almost upright to not feel even more pain and basically- this has made me sleep deprived and even more moody and restless. Will likely up my pain med intake or start taking something to help me sleep. One or the other...not both. Will try the wedge, but learned through experience that I need to be about 65-75 degrees upright to not have sharp pain shooting through my shoulder.

[@timotheosleahy4421]

thank you Mukanimou! Feeling a little better each day! @@Mukanimou wish you a speedy recovery as well!

[@jtoddjr]

My experience exactly. Hope you are fully recovered.

[@mariaargueta3436]

I had the surgery 2 weeks Ago , i did get my sling foam support and all the straps without any idea I did what she suggested, and also I bought a back support pillow this pillow is very helpful ! Thank God i don’t need the foam support but I used pillows under and feel more comfortable now , besides Doctor said I don’t need the foam support , it’s comfortable with pillows now, but the first 2 weeks I sleep not as comfortable, but having a good sling help me a lot 🙏

[@doreenwhitehead4224]

Where were you when I had my 2 shoulder replacements? lol. Very good presentation.

[@anaelisamoya4072]

Hola estoy operada de manguito rotador hace 16 dias ,es Una experiencia dolorosa ,pero al paso de los dias y con paciencia se van dejando atrás los malestares ,recomendacion ,hielo en la region ,dormir sentado con buen soporte de almuadones en la espalda y Levantarse y caminar asi se pasa el dolor nocturno en los primeros dias ,y paciencia ya pasara .❤❤

[@joanie7050]

Just had elbow surgery very helpful. Thank you!

[@leenusjm1]

I am now recovering from a shoulder dislocation, this demonstration video is very helpful.

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m glad it was helpful! Wising you quick healing!

[@bluediamond4662]

wish i'd seen your video sooner!! i had full thickness complete rotator cuff repair and subacromial decompression on 3/30/23, and i've been miserable trying to sleep!! i can't sleep in my recliner and have had a tough time sleeping in bed!! 😫

[@BarbaraPacheco-xx4mr]

I am so happy that I seen this video I was so worried about how I was sleep I have my surgery on May 21st very nervous thank you for this

[@darrenbarlow5759]

Glad I came across this video. I'm a side sleeper and sleep has been very difficult since my RC surgery

[@kimpuchek1956]

I’m about the same timeframe as you. I’m sorry you had to have this surgery. This is my second time having this shoulder surgically repaired. I prefer to sleep on the surgical shoulder so I am really focusing on staying on my back and on my other shoulder. It seems that I have a bed full of pillows to keep my shoulder in the correct position.

[@darrenbarlow5759]

@Kim Puchek thanks. It's definitely been tough but getting easier. I basically have pillows everywhere at this point and have figured out how to sleep on my non surgical side. Once in a while I even take my sling off in bed for some relief. Feel better!

[@heragpify]

Wow, if I knew of this video,,could have saved myself from a bunch of sleepless nights. Thanks!

[@galinachernysheva9125]

i slept on a coach for first 2 weeks, found it much more convenient than dozens of pillows

[@Peaches-cm9yy]

Thank you! Great idea😊

[@honeygirl522]

@@galinachernysheva9125 We’re you propped up?

[@tmoomoo42]

Had shoulder rebuilt rotator cuff, labrum and tendon repaired and scapula scraped. For the first couple of nights i slept in a lazy boy recliner with soft pillow under arm. did good except needed help getting up. This video is great.

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you!

[@bryanweis1213]

Thank you for the video. Had my fist night after surgery and tried the recline and slept awful! Got maybe two hours of sleep. So uncomfortable on my back. Going to try sleeping on my side in bed tonight.

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome and good luck!

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Same with me.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

I’m with you. I have a tear and waiting surgery. The last 3 months of trying to sleep especially on my back is next to impossible. If I get 4 hours sleep a night I consider it a success. I can only sleep well on my left side which is my injured side . It just sucks. And sleeping pills do little

[@undeadpoets]

Super helpful video! Appreciate the simple, straightforward help. I have multiple fractures at my proximal humerus and sleeping is a challenge.

[@EquipMeOT]

Glad I could help! Hope you heal up well!

[@EphPresence]

Hello, how are you now?

[@paulparente1158]

I'm looking at rotator cuff surgery in a few weeks, and your videos have been fantastic for easing my concerns about how I'm going to negotiate the 4-6 week recovery period. Well done!

[@EquipMeOT]

Thank you and good luck!

[@mom2princessalyssa]

I'm about to have shoulder surgery as well (27th), so only a few days to go. Rotator cuff tear, labrum repair, subacromial decompression, and debriding. I've got lots of pillows, a nice bed wedge, and a polar ice machine in the wings. I'm both ready and not ready.

[@russell7445]

Good luck with your surgery but I think four to six weeks is a bit optimistic. I'm going on 2 months and just now starting to get full motion.

[@paulparente1158]

@@russell7445 Looking back, I was actually in pretty good shape at 6 weeks, my range of motion came back quickly, but strength took a bit longer, 3 months or so, to come back. Now I'm looking at having to do my other shoulder if and when I can get it scheduled. Hopefully, my right shoulder will come back as quickly as my left one did. Sucks to get old.....

[@russell7445]

@@paulparente1158 yes it does suck to get old. 20 years ago I would have just got up and ignored it but not now

[@SherylCrowley]

This is so helpful, I'm having a Left Open Rotator Cuff Repair Distal Clavicle Resection in 9 days and this is so helpful.

[@EquipMeOT]

Glad to help! Good luck!

[@aynurunogunleriaustralia]

I had a full thickness rotator cuff repair 3 weeks a go. ı found my self wakıng up on my sore side. I have a bit of a pain today and I am not sure if this was the cause of it. I only wish I had come across this video before my surgery so I would have prepared my self properly. My arm is still in a sling and ıt will be in it for another three weeks. Thank you for the information you have given.

[@a.i.f.k.2273]

Thank you so much . Your videos are so helpful to me at this time

[@EquipMeOT]

I'm glad they are helpful!

[@MikeJones-jl1ns]

Hi, thanks for the infor.I am going in for total right shoulder replacement all the your vedios showed me all sorts of things I over looked or did not think about ( like the lazy boy is for right handed folks!). Again thanks for info.

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad I could help!

[@jurpainting]

Thank you for your videos, you are very good explaining everything

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@User-si4us]

Hi Lindsey, great videos. I have a rotator cuff full tear repair coming up, and I'm a side sleeper (due to sleep apnea), but won't have a second person to place the pillow behind me. Is there a way for me to do this myself? Maybe use a helper stick or put additional wedge pillows behind me? Thanks for your help!

[@scottielass75]

I had total shoulder replacement a month ago and have found many of your videos very valuable. Thanks!

[@cathygore1432]

How bad was the pain I have had reverse shoulder replacement but my doctor told me the total shoulder replacement is much more pain an I don't do well with pain meds

[@edm8037]

Glad i found this video because i am about to buy a recyliner for my shoulder surgery. This wedge seems more comfortable than a recliner.

[@EquipMeOT]

Definitely worth a try!

[@ccnrps123]

I had 5 surgical repairs in 2018 on my left shoulder; including rotator cuff & bicep tendon. A little bit to much excitement with my grandblessings left me w/torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders. I put off surgery. No I'm bone on bone on my left shoulder & need both rotator cuff repair & total replacement. I wish I had not waited, I don't think I'd be in the pain or surgical situation I'm in now. I bought a U shaped pregnancy pillow for this surgery. Sleeping was impossible last time; in the bed or recliner. The bed ladder is definitely something I'm ordering right now. I have a huge issue getting up since it's both shoulders. I did also get an automatic bed frame that raises my head or foot sections. But honestly, that doesn't help.

[@Concept-Film]

I have a large labral tear, surgeons want to do tendonesis but the oldest doctor says to stop using my arm and it will scar into shoulder but shouldn't play tennis again. He has worked with one of the NBA teams and says ill have a stiff shoulder the rest of my life if I get surgery. All the other surgeons recommend getting it fixed. Im just not so sure cutting the bicep tendon and attaching elsewhere will be withhout issue bio mechanically.

[@monicahardwick4165]

Hello thanks for the info it was very helpful. I am having surgery on my right rotator cuff because I have a complete tear through and through and my left rotator cuff has a 98% tear. I need tips on what I can do before and after surgery.

[@EquipMeOT]

Ouch! I’m glad I can help a bit!

[@monicahardwick4165]

@@EquipMeOT thanks

[@bentpolski]

Thank You for Your KZbin Channel! I had knee replacement left knee March 3rd. This Wednesday I go for complete reverse shoulder replacement on Wednesday the 16th. 4 days before my 68th Birthday.😥😥😥😥

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome! All my best on your upcoming surgery!!

[@NextYear44]

Thanks so much, You are direct and to the point, and You are Appreciated. I will be having Rotator cup surgery real soon, and this has been very helpful, Thanks a Million!!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@GayleCozza]

I'm having my right rotator cuff shoulder surgery in 5 days, not excited 😒. I had my left rotator cuff surgery 4yrs ago so I sorta know what to expect!?. But my question is,, I can not do anything with my left hand??? My prominent hand is my right hand. I thought I could do this, since I've been there. But I don't know what to do now.!??

[@kenroller5858]

😃Thanks again for the great tips! I'm going to be in a massive sling thing with the pillow and two additional straps. Do you have any videos for sleeping with one of those?

[@karenhudson3799]

Thanks for the really helpful advice. I'm nervous about my upcoming reverse total shoulder replacement so I'm trying to prepared as I can be. I have ordered the bed-wedge and have plenty of pillows. Watched your shower video that was also helpful, but I"m wondering if there is shower stool you'd recommend? Thanks so much for your help!!

[@ייעילע]

Very clear instructions.fantastic,thankyou.

[@tm.h.3262]

Thank you for your video advice I did surgery but nobody told me how to sleep how to take care of my shoulder

[@EquipMeOT]

I’m so glad to help!

[@billelston677]

Thanks for the great information. I am a side sleeper so this was very helpful!

[@EquipMeOT]

You’re welcome!

[@estelapadilla7649]

I’m here suffering, this presentation will help me tremendously, thank you ❤

[@LifeBoatSinking]

Absolutely the best sleep advise

[@uwaviator]

hi there, great video but do you have any advise for taking the pressure off the neck? even with a wedge im getting terrible rest bc. my neck hurts so badly from not being able to take pressure off. Grateful for any advise.

[@ivanvelez7668]

Hi there great tips, I am going in for a rotator cuff surgery thursday october 21st 2021. I may still need a reclining because my bed is positined same as yours but against the wall where the only way to get in my bed is from the side you demostrated and the shoulder that will be operated on is my left shoulder, I like the idea of the bed ladder.Im going to look for and purchase it and the wedge too.

[@EquipMeOT]

Good luck with the surgery! Thank you for watching!

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@EquipMeOT your welcome.

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@EquipMeOT Hi I also Have another question for you. Did you have to use some sort of ice packs to calm the swelling on the operated shoulder? Did you have one of those machines that has a tube connected to the machine and the other of the tube was a pad like that you would put on your shoulder and it woud stay cold? If you had the machine, where can I the machine?

[@giasamuel7822]

@@ivanvelez7668 I just had left rotator cuff surgery on wed. The hospital sent me home with my polar machine and told me I could keep it. I’ve been using it 2hrs one hr break and back on 2hrs one hr break and so on everyday so far. My surgeon wants me to do it for 2 wks.

[@giasamuel7822]

You don’t need to go out and buy a recliner. Buy a sit up type pillow that has the arm support and buy a travel neck pillow so you don’t wake up w a sore neck like I did the first two night. So far the last two nights I have finally got decent sleep. Anymore questions I’ll be glad to help. I posted one video of the day after surgery take a watch it shows you my bed set up

[@tinamcmurry4810]

Thanks I think I have torn my rotator cuff and my appointment is 3 weeks away and I'm dieing from pain ...can't sleep for the pain...going to try these suggestions.

[@eddiebudnick]

Lindsey- thanks a lot for all the information I needs for my up coming shoulder surgery

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

I had rotator surgery in 2017 & tried to sleep in my recliner but my body wasn’t having it. Luckily it was my left shoulder & I am right handed so I found a way to lie on my right side In my bed with several pillows. I don’t flip over at night so all was good. It was rough for few but physical therapy helped me heal very fast. I was surprised I had no pain at all during recovery.

[@mariaricciutelli6295]

Thank you for this video, help me a lot.

[@blkluvla]

You might also place a pillow underneath the knees to prevent sheer force that can occur as a result of the elevation.

[@601salsa]

On a specific note...... what about using a maternity body pillow?

[@dannydeal7552]

what about sleeping completely on one's side? can you do quick clip on that? Thanks

[@muncibedduSicilia]

Hi, I'm in the Netherlands and it seems our wedge pillows are not as high as yours. What is the hight/percentage of the highest point of your pillow?

[@antsforall]

Good Info!

[@EquipMeOT]

Thanks!

[@canislupis3129]

If your sling comes with a pillow ‘attachment’, would that work as well or in place of the separate thin pillow you show? And I don’t quite understand your explanation of the bed ladder. I get that you will need something to hang on to and help you rise without moving or straining your shoulder, but when you say to place it on the foot of the bed, I do not see that. Could you show or explain that in a bit more detail possibly? Thanks for your help!

[@EquipMeOT]

Yes, the attached pillow on the sling will provide similar support. I did a separate video about bed ladders here 👇🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/goDQZpmknK-bi8U

[@lisaserck2199]

I am 2 weeks postoperative rotator cuff repair. I've been miserable. Sleep 1.5-3 hours per night trying recliner, large chairs, pillows, etc. None of this info was provided by my surgeon. I'm a small woman, and the sling doesn't fit me but was told this was all they have. I'm getting pressure sores in my ribs, my elbow, and my shoulder blades because the straps and buckles hit me in those areas. So uncomfortable. I'm miserable.