1 Week Post Op Rotator Cuff Surgery
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2016
- My experiences 1 week after rotator cuff surgery. Please consult your doctor before using any of these products. I had surgery on my left shoulder even though I accidentally said right -the camera I used reversed the image of myself.
Omg!! Thank you sooo much!!! Today is June 4, 2024, and I am having surgery in a month. Your advice was tremendously helpful!!! It helped ease my pre-surgery anxiety. I have little fear of the surgery. But it is the recovery that stresses me.😅 We do what we have to do..right? I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness in taking the time to share.❤ I was very comforting!!😊
I’m so glad that this was helpful. Good luck to you!
Nerve block and recliner and you will do well….its not as bad as what I was told based on my experience….week 5 and I’m doing great….
Yes we do! Glad the videos help put you more at ease.❤️
It's been 7 yrs since this video was posted & it is STILL helping ppl!!!! I just had Supra. tear repaired, Acromial bone shaved & some repair on Sub. muscle as well.
3 days into this, yeah night time is worse.
Thanks for the post
The fact that you took the time to share this at this point in your recovery is encouraging. I am not looking forward to my upcoming surgery but your video has improved my perspective.
Thank you.
I wish that I had seen this video before I went into surgery. I know this video has been done so many years ago but I just happen to be scrolling through to see if anybody was discussing this surgery. I’m on day8 cuff surgery, bicep tendon, two other ligaments, and then some cleanout stuff, I did not expect it to be this painful. I have had approximately 30 surgeries on this body, this one I feel is the worst. but I’m looking forward to better days. Great video by the way.
Me too, day 8, I didn't think it would hurt this bad. I asked for Oxy/percocet of 10mg, rather than the 5mg I was originally prescribed. Better.
I am having surgery on Monday, September 18, 2023. I can not thank you enough for making this video. I was so discouraged by all the horror stories and pain stories. And I am feeling so much more hopeful, thanks to you❤
Glad the videos helped you. Good luck Monday!
I am having my surgery on January 5 2024 oh my God I hope thinks go good.
Thank you for making and sharing this video with us. I have surgery this coming Thursday 12/14/23. I have just placed my order for the lavender oil and the arnica pellets. I hope I have a fairly good first week as you have. Hope your healing journey continues to be great!
@@BethWeaver-ux6by , good luck to you Beth!
Hi Tracy! How are you doing now, post surgery? I had my surgery last week, and it has been a struggle. Donna's video here has been invaluable! What advice would you give regarding pain medications, physical therapy, ect.? Thank you, anything helps!
Nerve block is a must anybody doing rotator cough surgery should get it highly recommended
Most definitely
I had rotator cuff surgery (torn supraspinatus and subscapularis) with a subacrominal decompression and bicep tenodesis 10 days ago. I watched these videos before surgery to prepare. They were very helpful. I'm doing much better than I anticipated - pain meds for one day only, shower at day 3 (and daily after that), shopping on day 5 (yes I drove!!) and daily trips out since. The worst is not getting comfortable for sleeping (I do have a recliner) and the muscle spasms. I live alone so its a challenge!
Down with T , well it sounds like you are doing great! I pray it continues!
I have same injuries 🤯going for surgery date & type. Thank you both for this incredible information.
Same here!!
Having a shoulder surgery on your dominant hand is not easy… I have surgery 2 weeks ago , Most challenging thing is not be independent. Hope I will recovery soon and move my shoulder good like before.
@@daphneorellana2803 I'm at week four today in the sling. Right shoulder, dominant hand and arm. I have two more weeks. I sure hope it is worth it! I had a massive full thickness Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus tear.
Day 2: RC Surgery :Tip for ice machine the nurse told me. Freeze water bottles , 4 small ones fit in the machine and fill with water. It lasts longer and is more convenient ..just refreeze them after use. Also, at the stage Im at 48 hours out…the pain is at another level. Worse at night , and I could feel spasms from the injection site of the nerve block. Since I have had cervical surgery before the RC surgery…the procedure really triggered muscle spasms in my neck. Not fun , so I really appreciate hearing about your experience right now
Tried the water bottle thing. Useless. Water never got cold. Ice and water works very well, and really, how hard is it to empty the ice bin into the machine? Lasted for over 6 hours of cold pack. Did this last Friday.
What a wonderful intelligent self helping lady ! Does not look like she needs any help from her surgeon in recovery ! Great video with nice pointers. Still a long way to go but she has completely mastered the difficult first week which is a battle won ! Wish I had seen it before my surgery ! Thank you.
Thank you so very much, not only for the hints, but for your straight forward positive presentation. At 67, I had myself convinced I could PT my way out of this, but my injury is nearly identical to yours. I live life to the fullest and dreaded loss of Rom. I now feel the surgery Wil allow me to do and be more of the man my family needs. I am going to view the rest of your videos and hope you post a anniversary one. God bless and keep you.
I had my surgery on October 9, 2018 to repair my torn supraspinatus tendon, pinched bicep and bone spur in my right shoulder. Thanks Donna for sharing your story and I want to do the same to help others for what's it worth. My surgery was scheduled for the morning and I had the nerve block administered about an hour before my surgery. It was injected in my right shoulder and my complete right arm went to sleep within a few minutes. Feels like when you go to the Dentist and they numb your mouth, but it's your whole arm. Anesthesiologist also administered what she called a 'cocktail' via IV which to help calm me down and make me fall asleep before I go completely under for surgery. I remember being wheeled into the OR and I was awake for about 10 minutes and the next thing I remember I woke up coughing in the recovery room. Since I was under general anesthesia, they placed a tube down my throat, so my throat was a bit sore for about the first week, so keep cough drops and honey on hand to help soothe your throat. According to my surgeon the surgery was successful. After recovery, I went straight to the Pharmacy to get my pain med of Norco with Tylenol which I started taking later in the day to get ahead of the pain once the nerve block wore off. The nerve block lasted for about 18 hours and I slowly started to feel pain in my arm once it started to wear off.
I need to say that the pain was pretty rough for the next 24 hours even with the pain meds. Not much you can do but just grin and bear it. After the 2nd day, the pain became a bit more manageable. However, the WORST part of my whole ordeal was not being able to SLEEP for the first week. I literally could not sleep because I couldn't find any comfortable position to rest and sleep and I bounced between my recliners, 2 beds, chairs and in between. I was a walking zombie and I was more upset about not sleeping than the pain. It may have been the meds too but I just couldn't get to sleep. I tried Tylenol PM but it didn't help me. You might want to try Melatonin as well but discuss with your Doctor first. By the 2nd week, I started to sleep in small spurts of about 15 minutes to 1 hour. By the third week I was sleeping at longer stretches. I would recommend getting Arnicare cream as Donna suggested to help with the pain and bruising and using Ice packs to help with the pain and swelling. I'm grateful to my wife and daughter who took good care of me, so you will definitely need help the first week after surgery. My appetite was good and I didn't suffer any constipation but I found that my acid reflux was flaring up a bit.
I'm entering my 4th week. I went back to work at week 3 as I work in an office and sit at my desk and use a computer, which my surgeon said was fine to do as long as I don't try to lift my arm to the side, above the shoulder or behind my back. This week I start PT and that's where the real fun begins as I've heard that will be a painful process as they'll get to work to get mobility back in my arm/shoulder and then eventually strength training to help build my bicep muscle which needed to be detached from the shoulder bone and reattached with anchors. With all of the above, I'm feeling better little by little and pain has been getting less, but just have to be mindful of what you're doing and take care of not injuring yourself.
Good luck and God bless!
JULIO GONZALEZ
CORRECTION: My surgery date was October 9, *2019*
Carmen Gonzalez, thank you for sharing your experience!
Julio, thank you so much for sharing your experience for everyone and I pray that your recovery continues to go smoothly.
Thanks for taking time to offer the advice and useful ideas!
Thank you so much for making these videos. I watched all of them before surgery now I’m 6 days post surgery & watching again. They helped me so much.
Tuesday is my day for a reverse total shoulder! Thank you for your tips and tricks to get through the first week.
How is your shoulder now and what degree of movement do you have? I had reverse total shoulder replacement 7 weeks ago. So far it’s going fairly well, recovery is slow and overall I’ve been pain free since leaving hospital although I am driving now and able to carry out minor chores around the house. I do have physiotherapy appointments every day and movement is gradually improving although I’m unable to lift my arm above horizontal. What’s your experience?
Such practical and helpful information! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Donna sharing your experience has been so helpful to me as I continue on my cuff repair journey! Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing your recovery experience! I'm having rotator cuff surgery in 2 weeks and you have been a blessing to me re recovery!
Deborah Fontenot I hope the surgery went well!
Thank you! This was very helpful in making me feel more prepared and confident that I will get through my upcoming surgery 😀.
I'm getting this surgery along with removing inflammation buildup in the socket and bicep repair in 5 days. This video was very helpful. Thank you!
Great advice.Actually the best I have seen.Thank You!
Thanks Donna ! It's been 3 years now since I had my surgery and I watched your video's back then. I'm "Good to Go !" again. You have helped many. God Bless.
Thank you SO MUCH for the great tips. I’m about to embark on this journey myself & knowing what things to get in place is a BIG help. (And it helps take some of the trepidation away)
Thank you Donna! I am 3 days post op and found your video helpful.
Helpful video! I'm going through all the same and doing the same right now, one week out. You also have made great suggestions I had not thought of. Thanks!
Just wanted to say you are an example of what is truly good about the internet. I m not going to jump ahead but after watching your week one post surgery, it has helped me understand my shoulder much better.
Thank you so much for your video. I'm having reverse rotator cuff surgery in 3 weeks. I've been very nervous about the post op. I'm 71 years old and I hope my recovery goes as well as yours.
How are you now?
Great info, and thank you! I dislocated my shoulder two weeks ago, found out I have a partial torn rotator cuff 3 days ago and surgery tomorrow morning. Will be my second shoulder surgery but still trying to prep myself and this video was very helpful.
My Dad is 73 and having this surgery the day after Christmas. I am so thankful for this video!
tammy Clark , I hope it all goes well. He is lucky to have you!
Thank you. This is great advice for those who are soon to face the same problem!!
I'm 2 months into physical therapy after a fall at work. They've finally decided I'm not making enough progress (can't lift my arm over shoulder height) and they think it's my rotator cuff. I'm starting to research what to expect with surgery and recovery and these types of videos are invaluable. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Good luck Paul!
I’m scheduled for the 6th of March, just a note this video has been incredibly informative. Thank u very much for your time and effort. Job well done!
Gary Silvestri, thank you! Good luck on the 6th!
Thank you! Appreciate your help.❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU for your videos. I’m only 4 days post surgery. And just by watching you first video here. And the suggestions have made a huge difference already. Pain management has been unbelievable good. Plus the ice water machine is my best friend since I came home 3 hours after surgery.
Thank you so much, you and I went thru the same exact thing, the only difference I fell in the office at work. Its my 4th day. Your info was very much appreciated.
I had a massive complete rotator cuff tear on my right side. My first surgery was on August 31 2021. It failed, so just had the second rotator cuff surgery on March 22nd 2022. Yes, 4 days ago. My shoulder was so badly damaged that the surgeon had to use cadaver skin in this attempt to repair. Yes Donna, you are so right. Anyone who has this surgery, get the shoulder block. It is an absolute blessing sheltering you from the pain you will experience. Your videos helped prepare me for my first surgery. Thank you for making them, and sharing your experiences with us.
Nathan, I pray that this second surgery is a great success as you have been through a lot!
They had to use a dead bodies skin for you is that really wise considering the skin is rotten
Thank you for taking the time to make such a helpful video. Your suggestions are so practical.
Having rotator cuff surgery next week; this is the best video ever! Thanks for the tips!
I had mine on August 14th and I'm a mess. 3 anchors too. Ugh! No sleep. I hope you are recovering better than me.
Thank you for all of the awesome tips & tricks! I am having surgery in 2 weeks and you have encouraged me and helped me to prepare myself for what I am in for. I hope I do as well as you have!
Kitty Gray , keep me posted on how everything goes!
My surgery is scheduled for April 21.
Thank you for all the tips!
Excellent information, thanks for sharing! 4 days post surgery on my left shoulder.
Donna, it helped me A LOT to watch your videos before surgery, which I did 5 days ago. Love my Total Pillow. Much seems to be the same regarding surgery and after care even though I live in Sweden. Thanks for sharing!
OH MY GAWD that looks painful. I fear I have to go down the same road. Thanks for the great info.
Thank you so much...I will be having surgery very soon and this really helps.
Very very informative. My surgery was on April 15th. The information she gave us was great. I am definitely looking forward to her next session.
Donna, Thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together. I have my surgery tomorrow and you have added some comfort to my recovery period. Thank you!!
Glad it could help. How did the surgery go?
Thanks for this video, Donna. I'm getting ready for shoulder surgery -- rotator cuff, biceps tendon, and AC-joint. Been putting this off out of sheer fear, but because I can't get pain relief, this is my last resort. Your video has helped me get mentally prepared for this and also with what to purchase in advance of surgery. I want to golf with my husband again and that isn't happening yet, but I'll look forward to that. Thanks again.
How are you doing now?
I am getting ready for surgery. In my life I have gone through hell and high water but this time I am worried
Donna thank you so much for this video! I had my rotator cuff repair 4 days ago. So I will continue to watch your updates! I, too, had a fall but mine was from falling off a student chair in my classroom in July prepping for the beginning of school. I not only tore my rotator cuff, but twisted my right knee to the point I tore my meniscus and completely popped my ACL! So I have already had my knee repair and physical therapy, now my shoulder. I’m hoping to finally get back to teaching by the first of March! Hope your healing journey goes well. Thanks again!
Oh no! You really got a double whammy of injuries! Good luck to you!
Thank you so much! Your videos are the best ones I have found on recovering from shoulder surgery. I feel a lot more confident preparing for mine now!
I’m so glad that they have been helpful! Wishing you all the best!
Thank You! Surgery soon and I'm taking your advise. You made a wonderful video, thanks again!
Thank you for doing this! Everyone tells me the down side of this surgery and you are an encouragement. Surgery is this Friday!
Jamie, I pray all goes very well tomorrow. Keep me posted on how you are doing.
Donna Westermeier you are a doll. Video is pure gold. Check comments
I had right shoulder rotator cuff, labrum tear, bicep tenodisis ( relocate the bicep tendon ). Went through the standard recuperation, physical therapy. I got through it with a cold therapy machine and a passive movement chair. 32 physical therapy visits, which you MUST listen to the therapist for best results. It isn’t as bad as folks say it is. Sure it hurts, but all orthopedic bone work is painful but it does get better as long as doctor directions and the physical therapist work is followed.
Next week (18th) I’m having left shoulder done, and expect the same results. Don’t let your mind and fears cause anxiety for this procedure. Yes it hurts. Yes you are inconvenienced for awhile. But trust me, it does get better and it will heal as long as the protocols of the doctor and therapist.
Are you healed up now? Same as before. I have a slap tear and biceps is affefted
@@fahadblack98 I’m 12 weeks out from surgery, just completed 6 weeks of physical therapy. I would say I’m 85% healed now, but still some residual soreness. I do some exercises at home to continue what the therapist was doing, I expect by springtime I’ll be at 100%.
@@BW12149 I am a body builder and worried that I can not become stronger. The shoulder is associated with any top body movement. Super worried
Many thanks!
@@dianamincher6479 I had two left shoulder rotator cuff surgery, on January 18 and October 18. Same surgeon and slightly better results. I did 14 PT session, and did a lot on my own at home. Pain and discomfort was the same, but it goes away eventually. Using an ice machine and regular cold packs, plus conservative pain medication I got through both just fine.
Don’t let those who are over sensitive to pain scare you away,moor make you nervous. All surgery hurts. Otheopedic surgery hurts, but it’s very manageable and goes away quickly.
Thank you for all the wonderful video! Very informative and you gave me some great ideas to help me with my healing journey❤️
I have surgery in June and I'm so thankful for your video .I hope you continue to feel better and have a speedy recovery
Thank you for doing this video. I'm getting a reverse shoulder replacement in one month, and your video has given me a lot of encouragement and some great tips. Thank you again!
What's a reverse replacement
@@juanitawilloughby9346 They put the socket in the arm bone and the ball in the shoulder bone, opposite of what it normally would be. My rotator cuff is really bad and the top tendon is completely severed. My doctor explained that this way it will give me more strength and ability to lift some things again, but nothing over 40 pounds.
Thank's for this. Yours are the best videos I've found so far. I'm 2 week's post op. These are pretty accurate to my experience so far and what I'm expecting. I had a Rotator Cuff tear & Labrum tear repair. I LOVE the ice ! I intentionally laid off the pain meds to 2 a day (after morning exercises & at bedtime) to save them for after the intense PT that I know is coming. So far my sling is my safety blanket. I'm SO afraid of re-tearing something. Anyways, thank's again for these. I for 1 find them very informative.
George Austin, you are welcome!
Thank you for posting a positive video. You’re one of the only videos that makes me feel better about surgery. I have the same tear as you.
Angela, I am glad that I could make you feel better! Have you had the surgery yet?
Thank you for all your information of what you went through.I may need this surgery and you gave me a lot to think about, Dave from Illinois.
Watching you brings me the confidence that "i can DO this!".
I feel much more prepared and know what I might expect on my upcoming left rotator cuff surgery!
Thanks for the tips on things to have handy. I met with my orthopedic surgeon in 2013 and decided not to go through with it. Now, nine years later I have several tears and one that is retracted 13 mm. I've had my Epiphany and now realized I need this. I hope I get scheduled right away!
Joel, yes, you can do this!
I had rotator cuff repair with tetonomy as well; I had a 1 1/2 inch tear with some muscle atrophy as I fell about 5 years ago... I first watched your video prior to my surgery. thank you for doing this....incredibly helpful information. I also used the cold water therapy machine and love your idea of used frozen water bottles. the first few nights I woke up shivering and actually had to disconnect the machine. But I really believe it kept my pain levels low enough that I didn't need to use the pain meds as much as I was allowed. I am on track, if not ahead of schedule with healing. I do want to be careful as I am aware that there is still healing going on, and I need to strengthen the whole shoulder at this point, as well as my bicep. I do have a few years on you, so I have to take that into account as well. Again thank you for great information; it really helped. I 've never been so happy to get back into my bed. :-)
Rita Grieve, you are most welcome!
Thank You immensely beloved one 🙏💐 It was totally wonderfully , Lovingly helpful 🙏💗. My friend just had the MRI done and Friday April 20th 2018 is his dr appointment ... He is a healthy 81 years of loving living 🤗 We are praying for a miraculous healing 🛐 Loving Blessings to you and to your family and to all 💖🌷🙏 ( I will watch your next video now )
Thank you for the time you took to put this together! I'm two weeks out from having the same surgery that you had. Lots of great ideas in your video. Truly helps with putting the final pieces together in my plan.
Thank you for this video Donna. Great tips for post op survival. I'm scheduled for June 9th for rotator cuff surgery, clean up of arthritic bone. Less nervous the more I hear. The best to you and yours.
thanks for making this video I have my surgery next Tuesday and I feel better about having it because of you
get well soon
Kathy Flanders now you will know what real pain is. Not a problem. Use lots n lots of ice. No need for much pain killers. And no fentanyl!
Thanks for all the helpful information and insight, I definitely picked up a number of tips that will definitely be helpful while recuperating after my upcoming surgery!
Thank you, very informative. Honestly, I have been dreading this surgery but your video has definitely help put me in a positive state of mind.
Hi Donna--I just want to thank you for posting these videos. I am scheduled for surgery later this month and have found your videos so incredibly helpful. Had I not stumbled upon them, I would have gone into surgery completely unprepared. Thank you for taking the time to pass along your helpful tips. I have a list of things to gather pre-surgery which will make that first week afterwards so much more comfortable.
Oh my goodness....the more I'm watching....you are adorable. I do all natural too, oils, etc. I will check this other stuff out you talked about!!! So glad you made this video!!
Everything was great EXCEPT the natural junk. To each his own. If its a placebo and it helps, go for it, but I almost stopped watching when the natural stuff showed up
Donna - Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm going in next Thursday for total shoulder replacement and found that a lot of your tips and tactics will be useful, going through my recovery. All the best as you continue your recovery...Kris
Excellent! Thanks for the helpful insights. 😊
Thank you for all the tips..I really like the idea for the frozen water bottles for the ice machine
Thank you so much! Just seeing you're still alive (lol) is very inspiring. I'm 56, have a full thickness RTC tear, SLAP and bicep tendon tear too! You're giving me strength and hope thank you 🙏
Thank you! I’m glad these videos were helpful for you. And yes, I have survived! LOL!
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Thank you so much, I will have the surgery soon, it helps a lot! Hope you will have a full recovery.
Donna, thank you for the detailed description of your post op experience. It was excellent and it’s helping me prepare for a full tear in the supraspinatus repair. Hope you are doing well these several years later.
Thanks Pete! I am doing great!
This is great! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and all the tips. I am looking for any advice to help in my upcoming surgery. You explain simply and I feel better prepared with this video! Thank you again , and I hope all has gone well for you!
Valerie Rivera, you are welcome. I am doing great!
I had rotator cuff surgery 1-12-16, after ignoring it for quite a long time. Like you x-rays, MRI, physical therapy, cortisone shots my ortho dr decided surgery would be best even though he said “it MIGHT, MAYBE have a tear”. After surgery, he said it was completely torn! Arnica is fantastic!!! I had hernia repair in 2006....no real swelling, hardly any drainage....nothing but fantastic. It took until August/September for me to be able to put on a T-shirt the “normal” way, and to be able to reach back to unfastens my bra. My dr ordered an at home machine that fit over my shoulder & circulated cold water around my shoulder, rather than use ice. Amazing machine!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with your rotating cuff surgery. I just had it on my right shoulder 10 days ago and found your video very useful. Thanks!!
Donna.thank you very much for your shoulder video. I need a full tear rotator repair. Your sharing benefited me. ❤
good for you doing as well as you have I had surgery 7 days ago and i would not wish this pain on my worst enemy it is a horrible thing to go thru.
How are you doing now? Why do you think your pain was so bad?
First night was brutal…
Having my surgery hopefully sooner then later. What did you do for pain. I’m so scared
Just ibuprofen. Been in recovery for 27 years and didn’t want to take anything heavy or opioid
@@johnsonpgd9164 that very very brave of you. Congratulations also. Thank you.
Thank you SO MUCH! I'm going in for bicep tenodesis in 3 weeks and was really kind of freaking out, but your videos definitely are helping me keep a straight head about it. I will definitely be referring to these again post op to continue reminding myself that it's a slowly but surely process. (And thank you for all the tips - definitely going to opt into the cryo pack!)
Erica Peters , good luck to you!
Are you recovered 100%
I wanted to thank you so much for posting this informative video. You helped me so much to prepare for my surgery, I am 2 days post op and havent had any major problems.
I appreciate your honesty and doing this video I have a 1-in chair and my left rotator cuff as they say..... I still have full range of motion right now just all pain I can't lift my arm up by itself but I can do everything else with it.....I'm going to wait till the early spring and get the surgery done.
I’m having complete replacement on May 8th. A bit nervous to say the least so I’m searching the videos and found your to be very comforting and informative. Things I never considered have been addressed in this video. Thank you for assisting others. Take care and God Bless 😊
I wish you the best! I'm right behind you as my surgery is May 14. I pray we both have speedy healing!
You are most welcome! I will say that shoulder replacement is an easier recovery than repair so I hope that encourages you! 🙏🏻
I wasn’t aware of that. It does encourage me as I’m a bit anxious for sure. I’m praying you continue to recover well. Thank you for your kindness. Very grateful ☺
@@republicanrule thank you. I’m praying as well for your speedy recovery.
Wishing you the best, thank you for such a great explanation to help others❤
Found this week before my surgery. I am in week 3 and this has been Extremely helpful and very accurate
How did it go?
Thank you so much for explaining shoulder surgery before I have to have surgery.
Thank you for sharing! Having my surgery on 3.11.20. Looking forward to it because of the pain. Thanks for the tips....
Thank you for the tips. Very helpful.
Thanks for sharing. I'm 1 week post op, with repairing major tear in rotator cuff tendon - ouch. Off hard pain drugs in 5 days for me. Doing ice a few hours daily with gel pack. I'm cheap but ice is great relief. Had Wife with me - big blessing - must have someone to assist you. For first 7 days, not more than 3 hours sleep at time. I started new job so I took 2 days off but hacking away with one hand pc work. Good luck.
Hi Donna! Thank you for the video, I definitely made some notes. I had my left rotator cuff repaired in 2015, tomorrow is the surgery for my right (and yes, I'm right handed). My anxiety level is through the roof because I know what I'm in for and being right handed has definitely added to it. Also saw your 1 month follow up video - you look like you should be on the box of Miss Clairol (gorgeous)!
You are too kind! Hope your surgery went well!
How are you feeling now?
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you did great! Very thorough and helpful video.
Thank you for the tips-I appreciate all the advice.
I purchased the following items to help me through my rotator cuff surgery....a heated throw for cold nights and a terry bathrobe for drying off after surgery. Both helped me a lot. Also, after a few weeks I was able to wear a bra by stepping into it rather than put it over my head or fastening behind my back. Thank you for all your suggestions as it really helped.
Had rotater cuff surgery in February 2023 not sure how I tore cuff 1st 2 weeks weren't nice sleeping in a recliner was a joy either but I got through it..... currently rehabbing right now..... thanks for sharing
Had torn rotator cuff, torn labrum, bone spur, cyston the labrum, and part of collar bone trimmed on the left shoulder. Took forever to recover. They had to administer a second nerve block in the recovery room when I was waking up. Took about 6 months to feel decent again. Steer clear of cortisone because it erodes away soft tissue.
xxx xxx I have the same exact injuries to my right shoulder besides the cyst, how long was your surgery & what did you take to alleviate pain ?
I had the same and the biceps tendon was almost ripped through as well so that had to be repaired. When my neural block were off yesterday morning the day after surgery, the pain was so intense I could hardly stand it. I was warned about a long recovery because of how many issues there were there. That included the full thickness tear of the shoulder tendon.
Thank you so much! I am having surgery for full tear in supraspinatus and acromioplasty in 3 days time here in New Zealand and have been dreading it! You've given such good advice and tips for recovery and I'm very grateful ♥☘
Liz, good luck to you!
Thx! Have upcoming surgery. So many good tips. I'm very grateful.
I'm glad they helped! Good luck with your surgery!
Thanks Donna, your info was helpful!
Thank you for your tips (watched about a week before my surgery) now approaching post op 3 weeks. You provided helpful tips. I was able to get things set up to be on my own (after someone helping me get settled at home just after surgery). The one additional tip (I don't think I have seen) is to put the ice machine on a light switch timer - so it goes on/off. This helped me sleep much better rather than having to unplug/plug the darn thing. and YES on freezing water bottles (small Fiji water bottles from Target sold in a 6 pack (5 fit)in the machine). I have 3 sets to have 5 frozen at all times, but it has been amazing. Slept in my recliner for 2 weeks, but now in bed! I had everything set up for accessibility to my functional right side. Happy to share other "solo" tips if any one is interested!! I underestimated my tummy issues from the pain meds, but that was straightened out in 3-4 days!. Thank you!! Anticipating the start of PT!!!
Great idea with the light switch timer Paulette!
How did you manage the shoulder pad for the ice machine by yourself? I would like to use the machine for my upcoming rotator cuff surgery and I live by myself. Donna indicated it would be difficult to do by yourself.
I would also love for you to share other solo tips for handling my rotator cuff surgery. Thanks in advance.
@Behood66 I was able to manage the placement and straps on the pad. If you have it before surgery, perhaps practice. Change out your important light bulbs before surgery, have a set of dishes, cooking items put, at counter level. Stock up on microwaveable foods (cook ahead and freeze?). Get a few large t- shirts and pull on pants. A long handled bath brush was great. Watch the videos in this post. Good luck
Were you able to sleep okay?
Thank you so much for the helpful hints or ideas this is my second day with the arm surgery your tips and ideas are very helpful thank you so much
Thank you for posting this
I hope you’re doing much better today.
Thank You Donna for the video. My wife goes into surgery this Tue 5/7/2019 for.... 1) Full Thickness tear of supraspinatus 2) SLAP tear / Torn Labrum 3) Large Calcium deposit in Deltoid 4) countless tendinitis :( But we're all set thanks to you and others like you sharing your stories.
Marcus, I hope your wife's surgery went well. She is fortunate to have a husband that is there for her in her recovery!
Thank you, thank you for your thoughtful suggestions. I truly appreciate it. ❤️
Really appreciate that even after having surgery yourself you took the time to post this helpful info. You were really smart to have gone ahead with the surgery and didn’t put it off. I waited 9 years after my initial injury after doing PT and steroid shots. Just assumed it was all better since mobility/strength came back and pain was gone.......until it WASN’T!
Your tip about getting an ice machine like yours is great and has been super helpful for me. I’ve tried several different types of ice bags but u can’t beat the convenience of how a small machine can just cycle cold off and on without going back and forth to freezer.
Also good tip that you recommend having some help. I thought I’d be fine with just my husband for a couple days over the weekend after my surgery.
WRONG! We both really benefited from having my step-mom come. Your 5 day recommendation was perfect length of time to have that additional helper around.
Thanks again!
Thank you for your comments as they will help others!
Donna your video is so helpful! Now I will look for the others to get the full picture of what's in store.😊