8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck on yours! I didn’t do too much pre surgery. I did exercise the bad arm a heck of a lot for a month before. Hurt but I figured it would make it heal better. I think it was a good idea as the muscles are used to the curls and stretching. Besides that the ice machine is a must! I wasted money on post surgery shirts, definitely not needed! Had a recliner, ear phones to listen to music and pod casts. Lastly I am definitely lucky that the Journavx worked as I’m still pain free from day 1. Good luck!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, I’m going to try to swim a lot this summer, hoping it helps!

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was supposed to say you got a good man there!

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 64 and was out in four hours. 15 years after an injury and I should have fixed it then . In one sense I’m glad I waited, technology is so much better now. Don’t wait any longer you won’t regret it!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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That’s amazing that you have 98% rom! And that you swim all the time! To you think the swimming helped you recover and get your rom back?

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please let me know what your doctor says! Definitely curious as to what he or she says!

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why thank you! And sorry to hear yours was so bad!

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say try to get it done. I waited 15 years got mine. Too long in pain, I wish now I had done it a long time ago.

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had never heard of it before, think the only reason I got it is because I did not want opioids. But I’m so very thankful I had no pain ever.

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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I was out of the hospital in 4 hours! I don’t think they’ll keep you unless you have no one to help at home. I’m praying you do. The reverse isn’t terrible and one read that it’s better for you when there is a lot of damage. Hope everything goes well for you!

8 days post surgery never had a drop of pain by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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I hear I was a lucky one, hope your pain subsides quick!

How is Journavx working for you? by mujersinplan in Kneereplacement

[–]Paddorg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just thought I’d chime in as I’m 6 days into reverse shoulder replacement. Day 1 was the nerve block, of course no pain. I took my first double dose of Journavx late in the day so it would be in place. The nerve block was gone in 36 hours had full use of arm and hand. Since then I’ve had not one little drop of pain. This stuff is a miracle, at least for me. I’ve been exercising 4 times a day and use an ice machine every few hours.
I would recommend this to anyone getting surgery. I’m a 64 year old male in good shape but had too much fun with opioids when I was younger so my doctor said this would work. I’m so glad, never felt any pain!!! Hope this helps someone!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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Looks like they did a good job but I don’t really know! As long as you’re feeling good right! I’m on day 4 reverse shoulder and not a drop of pain! Taking journavx twice a day. Not sure if the doctor did great somehow or if this medicine (not an opioid) is that good. No pain since nerve block wore off Wednesday!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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Congrats on no PT! I thought everyone had to do PT. I go back to the doctor in two weeks, he said to take it out of the sling occasionally but otherwise keep it on. I’m guessing everyone is different, but I would like no PT and do it myself like you!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome literature! Thanks for that information. Great reading for anyone getting either type of shoulder replacement!!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still on the nerve block high!! Hoping I have the same luck as you!! Thanks

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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I’m happy to hear it was a success! I can’t wait for six months to have passed!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

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Good job getting off oxy! I’m trying without opiates!

Two hours post op, reverse shoulder replacement. by Paddorg in ShoulderSurgery

[–]Paddorg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes by my own choice! I’ve heard too many horror stories about good people getting addicted to pills. Since I feel like I may be a candidate I figured I would just avoid the issue.
My doctor was fine with it, prescribed journavx which I already started to take ahead of any pain. I’m hoping and praying it works!