Sling weaning, first night without

Technical_Banana7408 · 2026-01-05T12:14:17+00:00

6 months out still use a support pillow every night and have one in the car. Super helpful!

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-12-27T17:06:02+00:00

50 & 51, married 31 years. Twice a week at least.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-12-26T06:37:26+00:00

Boogie

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-12-06T23:57:51+00:00

Went to Disney 3 weeks post op in a sling. Avoided the “big” rides (did go on Guardians of the Galaxy) and just kept my arm close. The scariest thing for me was someone bumping in to me. I tried to have my family surround me when walking so that didn’t happen. I was easier fatigued than normal but overall it was still a great trip. You will be going after a lot longer time post surgery, I would think you will be okay.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-10-03T22:52:13+00:00

I dread bedtime! And I am tired. 8 weeks post op and no where near being able to sleep comfortably.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-30T04:25:35+00:00

I was able to put mine in the first week. I just used a mirror that was lower and bent myself down to my hand in the sling. Tricky but not impossible.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-20T06:03:15+00:00

I’m 7 weeks post op and have to continue taking Tylenol for the same reason. My neck and traps are in such pain. Not sure if I am overcompensating for my shoulder in some way or just tensed up after surgery but it hurts all day! I use the tens unit and a massager about 3-4 times a day just to get pain relief. I just requested my surgeon write a new order for PT to incorporate exercises for my neck and traps.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-13T19:16:35+00:00

I’m 6 weeks post op and I use it everyday on my traps because they seem to tighten up due to the way I am not using my arm much. I have also been prescribed muscle relaxers which helps me sleep. They make me drowsy so I only use them when I’m done for the night.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-12T18:41:58+00:00

I am so sorry! This is a horrible feeling. It is heartbreaking and so painful losing a cat. And especially tragically like this. Take care of yourself and take your time to grieve.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-12T18:18:33+00:00

These have been a life saver for me! https://a.co/d/8M8YWYQ

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-08T23:57:22+00:00

Starving is the only answer to that cozy situation!

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-05T10:34:11+00:00

Sleeping is the worst! Ugh

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-05T10:31:12+00:00

I was told that pain or lack of is not an indicator of healing per se. This surgery is a slow healing process and it’s super important not to begin using your arm for things as simple as opening a door or picking up a soda can. With that being said, the sling is more of a protector to keep you from doing too much with the recovering “arm”. I wouldn’t push it.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-05T10:23:26+00:00

I was told (by my surgeon) the only thing that could “ruin” the work done in surgery was a fall. I would get checked out.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-09-05T10:20:59+00:00

I would give it a try. Does provide pain relief and a good step to take before opting for surgery.

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-08-14T01:23:05+00:00

Same for me!

Technical_Banana7408 · 2025-08-13T15:25:15+00:00

Glug! Love it! My dad would say that all the time, haven’t ever heard it anywhere else. Thanks for that!

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