Medication I Took After Rotator Cuff Shoulder Surgery

[@sheriwalton7124]

I am so glad you created these videos. I am feeling super anxious over my upcoming surgery, so I have been looking for someone just like you who has created helpful, informative videos with tips. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@DarciaDarcy]

Thank you so much! I’m glad these videos have been helpful, and best wishes to you on your surgery and recovery!

[@sherriebriscoesb]

Ice will be your best friend after shoulder surgery or any kind of surgery for that matter. My niece mailed me one after she had her shoulder surgery, when she found out I was having it done. It's definitely been a game changer.

[@DarciaDarcy]

So true!

[@3dandyrandy3]

No don't use ice. Ice is not good for tissue growth

[@nickevenson6687]

Thanks for sharing about your experience Darcia. Well done.

[@DarciaDarcy]

Thanks Nick. I appreciate you watching. I honestly have little to no idea how to video and this is a big learning curve. So your words mean extra. 🙏🏼👍🏼

[@nickevenson6687]

@@DarciaDarcy Keep it up... there's no better way to learn.

[@3dandyrandy3]

I took the painkillers for 3 days after surgery and then done.

[@CutiesbyKelly]

Totally agree on the ice machine! Best purchase for after surgery pain relief!

[@DarciaDarcy]

I’m glad it wasn’t just me! ☺️

[@bealynn2258]

@@DarciaDarcy IM VERY VERY INTERESTED in an ICE? MACHINE!! CAN THEY BE RENTED?? Surgery in.a month!! To take Cuff full thickness!! Age 63

[@DarciaDarcy]

I’m not sure about renting the ice machine. I wonder if Craig’s List, FB Marketplace, or a medical supply store would be options?

[@bealynn2258]

@@DarciaDarcy if needed I will definitely buy one then!! Ice is so helpful to me for several areas/injuries I have!! I've heard ICE MACHINES for knee replacement or Shoulder Surgery... Like YOU mentioned .. are so helpful!! 😀💖👍👍👍👍

[@patchulaz]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I have surgery in 3 weeks, and it helps to know other people's experience so I can try to mentally prepare myself a little, and all of your videos are filled with great information. I'm getting an ice machine, and I'm hoping that gets me off of oxycodone quickly, but I guess I'll find out lol.

[@DarciaDarcy]

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind comment! Best wishes to you as you have surgery and start the road toward recovery!

[@beckielassetter8865]

I may be having rotator cuff surgery and I am scared yet looking forward to it ,there is so much I don't know and I'm not sure what to expect .

[@DarciaDarcy]

I can relate 100%! I’d recommend watching my other rotator cuff videos and letting me know if you have questions! Connecting to others who have gone through this was so helpful when I was in your shoes!

[@DGemme1000]

Thanks for the Bregs Ice pack recommendation. I'm looking into it now.

[@DarciaDarcy]

Hope you find it! Best wishes to you as you recover! Thank you for watching!

[@GenXatwork]

I totally agree on the constipation. I did the 2 narcotics and offset with Tylenol for 2 days then weaned off the narcotic to 1 then was off it by day 4. I drank water constantly and did the stool softener and miralax and milk of magnesia which usually works. A week of so much uncomfortable bowls and it finally gave way. I wanted a suppository but husband got the wrong stuff. Wow it was crazy.

[@DarciaDarcy]

I’m sorry that also happened to you! It was THE WORST. Unless someone has been there, there’s just no way to say the depths of pain and feeling horrible! I hope you are better and healing!

[@Mrmuscles1970]

Thank you so much for creating these I'm sitting here I've got 7 weeks in my sling 5 weeks in so far anyway I did see the medications that you had to take and yes I was constipated as well and what I found that worked for me was ducolax I think it's pretty close in spelling two pills every other day you will go to the bathroom perfectly....

[@DarciaDarcy]

It’s so tough during the time when you take pain pills. I’m glad you found something that works for you.

[@toryberch]

Darcia thank you for the great demo of the bregs machine. Just got mine off ebay for my recovery next Wed. Did you have any difficulty with wearing clothing right after? Any specific advice or tips?

[@DarciaDarcy]

Hey! Watch my video of best tips! I have all kinds of advice that I had wished I knew before I had had surgery my first time that made my second surgery go much smoother. I found that wearing spaghetti strap tanks were easiest to pull up over my hips. Shirts that had to go over my head were hard to manage for me. I made my own shirts for my second surgery so watch my tips video for more on that. Best wishes to you!

[@toryberch]

@@DarciaDarcy Oh cool, thanks Darcia I will watch it this evening. I don't know why I'm overthinking this. You would think just pull over a shirt lol would work but I'm thinking its painful after seeing many youtubers talk about first few days of pain. Thanks again for the tips and video's 👍🙂

[@DarciaDarcy]

You’re welcome. You’ll get through it!

[@toryberch]

@@DarciaDarcy thanks Darcia, I'll work on it 😉🙃😊

[@CatsEatNomNom]

First week I took the narcotics for a number of days. I added prescribed naproxen (NSAID) and took for an additional week (twice a day with Nexium to protect stomach). And ICE ICE ICE! After first 2 weeks just ice.

[@DarciaDarcy]

I agree with the Ice being amazing!

[@yamymejia5213]

Very painful I an on my 5 th week I can’t sleep omg

[@DarciaDarcy]

That’s rough; I’m sorry. Have you been able to use an ice machine? Best wishes on fast healing.

[@wval4379]

Regarding Miralax: in nursing homes, they mix equal parts Miralax with Metamucil. That seems to work much better.

[@DarciaDarcy]

That’s a great tip. Thanks! I’ll bet a person would need to drink plenty of water also. 😊