Shoulder Surgery: 7 Essential Tips for Post Op Success

[@lorst55]

Oh the ole recliner. It was my bed but I always needed aid getting up and out of it. I fell down a flight of stairs, snapped my humerus bone in my arm ( 18 cm plate put in). Tore my rotator cuff, and another injury at that point I did not want to hear about. I have beat cancer, gave birth to 2 healthy children, had a total hysterectomy, but dam this was worst surgery ever. Has changed my life totally. As for the opoids ---this is not a no pain, no gain recovery. The only way I was able to recover at a proper pace was to stay ahead of the pain. I never became addicted, but I was certainly dependant on them for 4-6 weeks. YES your right on physical therapy . It is vital to recovery. It is a tough go as well. I wish I had this information, but mine was an accident. Great information you have here for those that are having this surgery. Love and Light.

[@stevefarris9433]

Rehab for the elderly needs to proceed very slowly and no push to stretch the shoulder or knees. I am eighty and my doctor made a point of talking to the rehab folks and told them to be gentle with his patient. It worked.

[@RockyTopRetreat]

Just want to add that not all post-surgeries are as painful or difficult as he indicates. I am three weeks after now and I am rarely in the sling. The first few days are challenging and sleep is almost non-existent but that changes fast. You will definitely want a recliner with soft arms to rest yours on.

[@jojowhite9041]

I had a full tear and also a bicep tear. I couldn't use a recliner because with my arm in a sling I couldn't even press the button to work the electric recliner. I laid and slept in the corner of a sectional. I also had a 6-foot long tube-like pillow that I folded in half and slept with on a nightly basis. I was off opioids fully by day three and only used one on day 4. Never used ice and still haven't (9 weeks today). Used a nylon sling every shower and started PT about 3 1/2 weeks into my post surgery. I feel great and I'm gaining more motion every week.

[@janonthemtn]

Definitely speak to your surgeon as for any movement. It depends on what he had to do to repair your shoulder.

[@pip6602]

GREAT, great advice and tips! Every one was spot on! Had my right rotator cuff surgery 10 days and 2 physical therapy sessions ago. I SO want to get back to doing the things I love. And that is my one BIG tip that I still struggle with--have patience. Thanks for sharing! God bless you!

[@larrywheeler9917]

Do you still have pain? 4 months for me and today I had to take a pain med.

[@pip6602]

@@larrywheeler9917 Yes. I still have pain. It is not an old wives tale. The PAIN is REAL! PT says the barometric pressure can cause expansion in scar tissue causing pain when inclement weather occurs.

[@MrDyvic]

Amazing and super helpful information. Thank you and Bless you!!!

[@ronaldpaulsen5792]

Surgery is next week. Thanks for the good advise.

[@markramirez6189]

thanks for the information, having a total replacement in the next few days

[@christinapennell5073]

I purchased a mesh sling to shower in. Also if you can't afford a bidet type device, order a spray bottle type to help get cleaned up after a BM. stool softeners while on opioid. Eat good dinner rich foods, hydrate s lot. Get outside as soon as your balance allowed to get a little bit exercise and fresh air. Ice, ice and ice!

[@ginamarie8682]

Great video just had my 3rd shoulder operation. It was years ago between this one and that one. I forgot how much the sling and immobilizer suck.

[@ginamarie8682]

april hassell labrum tears. All instability tears

[@janonthemtn]

Also research C Diff after surgery and if you get any symptoms go to hospital ASAP. It happened to me. Still in hospital recovering.

[@gina3962]

thank you very much I am so nervous but this has eased some of my fears and yes i too am right handed and it is my right so will take you up on those tips because it will not be long and that day will come thanks

[@VenturiLife]

Opoids are great for killing pain, but so bad for everything else. Good info.

[@rawlsmar]

Great tips Led, I 'm 4 weeks post op, very similar to your list of repairs. 2 tears, bursa removal, clavicle reduction, bursitis. Thanks for taking the time to post your tips, never heard of clay ice pack. I'll have to look for it. I tried driving today, ( surgery on left side), very difficult.

[@michaelhall9138]

The best accessory is an ice machine!!! Strap that puppy on and you'll get hours of relief!!

[@firedoc71]

Michael Hall absolutely agree. I had a full thickness tear of Supraspinatus tendon. The Össur Cold Rush device was undoubtably the best thing I did, better than any kind of cold pack.

[@jmdc20011]

I am SO glad I bought a clay pack. Very helpful.

[@michaelj.4665]

Great stuff...checking out the clay packs tip!!!

[@FlemoZ]

Great advice! I’m 6 weeks post Op and all those points are spot on. I made the mistake of taking the full course of Oxy’s I was given for over 2 weeks with all the lovely side effects! Get off the meds as quick as you can. The ice pack is your friend!! Great advice here. Thanks.

[@dougscott2850]

Okay, do this again without using the word “so.” Excellent points. I do believe, however, that your tip (#2) on moving the shoulder around is flatly wrong and even potentially damaging. (I had the surgery just a few days ago.)

[@bassb450]

I agree. Moving after 72 hours? Definitely wrong.

[@prathaps848]

He clearly is 1yr post op...while we are still under the 1month mark n still hurting from pain

[@Fillerspace]

You should also add a “grabbing” tool, this is a 3 foot metal extension pole that has a claw at the end. they cost 10-15 bucks, it was extremely helpful over and over when living from your chair.

[@paulahale3943]

Tips on best foods to prepare before surgery mine is on Monday ❤️

[@KyleKroha]

Thanks very much - am having surgery 8/10. Your left hand comments made me laugh!!

[@rickytoney5215]

I had regular replacement Nov 7. The MRI before surgery said I had no rotator cuff tear. Nov 20th shoulder was in alignment. I never got my arm past 90 degrees. Feb 7 I was told I am going to have to have another replacement because the ball is riding 2 to inches above socket, this time a reverse replacement. I am so disapointed. I had two knee replacements the shoulder replacement was no comparison It really sux

[@13612]

I have taken 4 and it's been about 2 weeks after now.....no issue with oxycodone, I take it usually when I just need the sleep....the pain it manageable if you don't focus on it. Push yourself is the key. I've had both knees done and a ruptured disc. This shoulder is a challenge though for pushing...it's fighting back no doubt, but I will win. Determination and the left hand is no big deal....maybe because I've always been left handed with a bat, an axe and the old butt wipe. My biggest frustration is trying to throw darts left handed....now that is a challenge, but fun. Threw 2 bulleyes out 3 today and beat my dad on cricket....not bad with a serious handicap. How long did it take you to get full range of motion back? I'm doing pretty damn good based on what I'm surfing on KZbin and other's progress.

[@WujuStyler]

First time I attempted throwing darts left handed I got my highest score in 3 darts IIRC: 1st was Bull, 2nd a 3x20 and a single 19 to finish it off. I was like I should've tried this earlier! It was just luck though, I'm afraid

[@tinalewis6891]

I found out that if you can afford or can rent one is a lift chair (recliner) get it; it will be a GREAT help to get up without hurting your shoulder. Also when I had surgery on my right wrist I had gone online and got a bidet; I know sounds crazy but it makes it a lot easier to clean your bottom! Just make sure you get one with remote control. LIFESAVER!!!! AND ICE ICE ICE IT WILL BE ONE OF YOUR BEAT FREINDS. DO NOT AND I MEAN DO NOT GET INPATIENT ABOUT YOUR PROGRESS IT IS GOING TO TAKE TIME!!!

[@mateocanocardona5700]

thank you for the tips, i get out of surgery like 4 hours ago man, it feels weird to write lefthanded, thanfully i did a lot of practice before surgery, hope to get back soon, my surgeon said to be with the sling for 2 weeks, but i think i will getting move with the time, things like pendulums or excercising the biceps,triceps or my forearm. thank you again, btw i am from colombia sorry if i have some gramatical mistakes!!

[@auleelis9580]

Make sure you start a bowel regiment before the surgery...don’t want to get constipated ....

[@FkNutZ2]

I took an immodium this afternoon FK having surgery in the morning

[@cindythompson916]

Could you please provide the brand name of the ice pack in your video? Thanks. Surgery for full tear of rotator cuff on 3/13/20.

[@Excaliburhope]

How manageable was the pain? How long did acute pain last? Was it worth it? Are you 100% now?

[@shannoncliff2371]

My surgeon said not to move shoulder for 6 weeks except little excercises

[@prathaps848]

This differs from person to person, age, gender et al. Mine is 4w rest

[@dotwalters2693]

Opening bottles

[@magnoliasunshine5147]

Thanks for the video. It's nice to see what all I'll be going through

[@kamkam483]

Good true video.thanks.

[@Greg-wz6fp]

2 weeks till my surgery ...kinda freaking out bout the recovery aspect ugh hate to lose strength gains

[@mohithchegireddy6341]

hi sir...i am 22 years old..i had a posterior labral repair before 3 months... i went for rehabilitation too..now i'm completly fine...my question is can i lift weights and can i go for a gym? or is there any complications in that?

[@viewfromatree9298]

Mohith ChegiReddy Watch the Cincinnati Shoulder vids on when to start wts. again. He says don’t rush it!

[@nanich4579]

How do you feeling now mohith now. I need go for surgery next week please suggest me

[@5driedgrams]

Thanks man!

[@gregorlow478]

Thank you LB for your video. I had a SLAP repair also about 14 months ago. I have my range of motion and strength back, but my operated shoulder / arm seems to fatigue really quickly in exercises to the point it is like a burning sensation in my shoulder. Can you recall similar symptoms?

[@jill93671]

How is your shoulder today. Does it feel normal and pain free

[@susanpolan6058]

Great video..... just curious....what kind of microphone did you use? I am going to have a full shoulder replacement. I would really like to video journal the process. Thank you so much for this video.

[@susandempsey9385]

Where can I find that clay hot or cold pack?...Have looked on Amazon...I don't find the size you showed...

[@lorrieellis002]

I haven't heard anything about bone density. If you think you might have osteoporosis should you get a bone density test prior to reverse shoulder replacement surgery?

[@ronaldcarpenter4556]

You didn’t say how you felt after surgery or how long it took to be operable like going back to work

[@BPWhitman]

ronald carpenter recovery is dependent on the individual, so I’m sure he didn’t want to give a specific number. My surgeon and the PT doc both said “full” recovery would be at least 9 months if not 12. I got to lose the sling at 8 weeks. I’m at 12 weeks now and haven’t been cleared to return to work.

[@behappywithkuhu3229]

@@BPWhitman do you fully recovered now?

[@YanetPatriciaMejiaLaboy]

Well, you made me laugh a lot! Good tips man, thanks muuuch!!!

[@magnoliasunshine5147]

I've been doing all of these things (using one arm) for months. Haha. So, the only thing will be increased pain, I guess.

[@pa20word11]

led where you get the clay cold pack thanks

[@golfinguna]

MY SURGEON REMOVED CUT MY BICEP TENDON WITHOUT ANY CONSULTATION NOW I AM LEFT WITHOUT THE LONG HEAD MUSCLE.

[@larrywheeler9917]

Same happened to me . Biceps tendosis I think it's called. Your left with a saggy bicep like an 80 yr old. 4 months complete tear surgery and I still have pain that last 2 days.

[@golfinguna]

@@larrywheeler9917 Hi Larry. before my op I was told that i had a small tear in the tendon (MRI SCAN) This would have been healed, given time and using the right form of exercises. (according to the physio i had at the hospital) I have always kept myself fit and healthy and I was pretty annoyed when i found out.

[@mahadevdash3452]

Please suggest a good sling for post surgery

[@mahadevdash3452]

@@icthuspede3408 my doctor gave me "flamingo universal shoulder immobilizer" . Is it the right one? You can check it on Google.

[@icthuspede3408]

Your orthopedic surgeon chooses the right one that will protect the integrity of your repair and allow for your maximum comfort.

[@nanich4579]

How is your shoulder now mahadev please respond

[@mahadevdash3452]

@@nanich4579 I don't know, I mean there is no discomfort of any kind and it's still in the sling.

[@nanich4579]

@@mahadevdash3452 I wants to go for surgery at Hyderabad, feeling nervous can u suggest me weither go or not.

[@sonnymuhammad7805]

I literally just had my surgery on the 2nd and have yet to have pain nor have I taken any medication

[@sonnymuhammad7805]

april hassell rotator cuff and labrum surgery

[@aprilhassell1747]

even after the nerve block wore off?

[@viewfromatree9298]

Sonny Muhammad My pain has been minimal. Probably depends on the extent of repairs.

[@prathaps848]

Did u really get a surgery done? ;)

[@frankbennardo6063]

LOL! this guy makes rotator cuff surgery out to be a death sentence- watch my video on the same topic

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

You never came across in 720p, so I gave up.

[@davecartwright8440]

I had the rotator cuff done 14 years ago now it's 2021 guess what we're doing it again not like it used to be so much work has to be put into getting surgery now with mask mandates covid all the BS and if you have $7,000 deductible you screwed with your insurance I'm even screwed with a $3,000 deductible pay money I don't even have they should just come up with a laser routine don't get me wrong I was in and out in 3 hours but healing time They say six months yeah right I will be back to work at 6 weeks and I'm 54 years old

[@janiesue7]

baby wipes help to clean yourself

[@stephenjones1046]

You left out the HGH

[@ljgriffith100]

Get a bidet for potty time!!!

[@MrCKrool]

Lol, opioids? "Americans" cant read/use the analgesic ladder