Need advice on shoulder surgery?

Following. DH is scheduled for reverse replacement Aug 15. As a guy who wears pullovers, I think he'll need some button up shirts. I doubt he'll listen. He also sleeps on his left side whIch is the side for the surgery.

Hope you get some much needed relief.

No advice but I hope you can get some relief!

my brother just had the same reverse shoulder surgery as it sounds like you’re having. He was in horrible pain for way too long and the pain was gone within two days of the surgery pain off. There were lots of things he could not do with that arm. He’s just now four months later able to do some tasks as long as it doesn’t require lifting.

I would do what his wife did for him which was she put plates and cups and bowls on the counter so he didn’t have to extend an arm accidentally. It was his left shoulder and he’s right handed so that helped but it also reminded him not to overdo.  He also slept in his recliner because it was easier

I second the ice machine.

DH has had both shoulders replaced with regular shoulder replacements. He got along great and has full range of motion. My understanding is that with a reverse you won't be able to get your arms behind your back but I hope it will solve your pain issues.

The biggest challenge is that big sling you have to wear for at least 6 weeks. The first few weeks there is a bolster underneath the sling. It makes it fairly hot so you will want light clothing. DH slept in a recliner for the full 6 weeks with the first replacement. For the 2nd, we had changed to an adjustable bed and it was so much better. He had to elevate the head a lot but was able to sleep in bed. The surgeon said that some people get a wedge to sleep on so you might check on that if you don't have an adjustable bed. I wish we had bought that bed years earlier. I think all his surgeries would have been so much easier.

You might also consider how things are arranged in your kitchen depending on whether you are taking care of yourself or you have help. You won't be able to reach above your head for awhile. The sling makes it awkward to get to things also.

Good luck, I hope the surgeries relieve your pain. It's amazing how a good joint replacement can give you your life back.

The best thing that helped me when I had my shoulder surgery was an electric recliner, I slept there the first month because I couldn't easily lay down on our bed. We have since got an adjustable bed.

Something sturdy next to the toilet to assist you getting up.

If you can ditch the bra while healing. I learned to hook mine in the front after I had some movement, but it was tough!

I bought 4 flat reusable ice packs so I could just put it back in the freezer and would have another one ready.  

Therapy was hard (I'm a wimp) but I did find chewing gum during the tough sessions kept me from cussing out my therapist

Plan on getting lots of rest and watching Netflix or whatever your channel of choice is at the time. But - do get up and do a few laps around the house if you can.

Edited to Add:  Slip on shoes - unless you are very sure footed, flip flops are not your friend - just saying!

I just had arthroscopic surgery on my left shoulder last year and am about to do another one on the right in a few months. It's very helpful to have front closure bras.
Also, IIRC my doctor did an additional pain med or nerve block which helped with the first few days of recovery.

I've had surgeries on both of mine but not close together. I hope you'll have time to get your mobility back before you have the 2nd one. I designated a separate space for the clothes I could wear to make it easy to get dressed. I also purchased bras that closed in the front.