Shoulder Replacement -- my story - SUCCESS

Awesome news!!!!!

Bisch

[jr1959]

Fantastic!  Happy for you.

[MrBok]

Excellent forum. I too am in need of a new shoulder or two. Just committed to a surgery date of march 27 for my left. Having both hips replaced almost 16 yrs ago, I know the benefits of modern medicine and hard work to achieve a desired outcome. In  this case, the continued enjoyment of traditional archery and an active life in general. I'm 56 years old and will use these words of encouragement to help me in my journey of recovery. Best wishes smoking Joe and thanks to all. "Pick a spot"

[kbaamigo]

Thanks so much for doing this thread Joe! I am 63 and have the same issue in my right shoulder with bone on bone and the joint half wore out. After one surgery for spurs and arthritis my surgeon said my next step was a replacement but not to think about it as long as cortisone shots work. They help for about 9-10 months and then the burning and aching returns. In the back of my mind I have wondered if it would be better to do it while younger and still having good muscles. I could never find an answer about shooting a bow after a replacement so I greatly appreciate you doing this. In the meantime I am seeing the surgeon this afternoon for my "good" shoulder to discuss the MRI results. It started hanging up and popping about 6 months ago and has not improved. Again, thanks Joe! You are encouraging!
Kent

[Russ Clagett]

Congratulations sir! That is really excellent news....modern medicine is amazing.

But so are things like determination, faith, prayer, and determination.

I meant to say it that way.

[SS Snuffer]

Joe just wanted to thank you for all your posts on your shoulder Because of your encouragement I had my right shoulder(draw arm) replacement on March 3 witch puts me 7 weeks out of surgery. Got to say it's great to sleep though the night!! I will be 66 on Sunday and was very worried I would never shoot my long bow again. No Doctor would say it was even possible. Now I understand it must be a liability thing or something. Anyway I'm stretching as instructed by my P.T. and everything seems fine. Can hardly wait to start building muscle again but I can see daylight at the end of the tunnel. After 45 years working as a machinist and foreman for the same company I think I will just retire and enjoy my new shoulder and my grandkids before something else goes wrong.
Thanks again Joe
Hope someone else reads this and gets rid of their pain, and back to BOWHUNTING

[MnFn]

Did you have continuous pain before the surgery?  Did it hurt while shooting?

Mine does not hurt at all when shooting,  but worst time is when I get up in the morning, or leaning against the shoulder when sitting on the sofa.

[smokin joe]

I wish you well. Do your exercises and be patient.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Glad you're doing well Joe.  How's that centaur treating you?

[smokin joe]

The Centaur is an excellent bow. It is fast and stable and when I do my part it is a real tack driver. It is an easy bow to shoot well.

[tracker12]

Congrats on the getting thru it all.

[TGbow]

Glad you're doing well.
I had a bone spur shaved on my left shoulder and the bicep in June of last year. About 3 months my shoulder was doing well, but the muscle on the outside of my arm is what I had the most trouble with.
I was doing 60 to 90 pushups a day before surgery but I'm back up to 40 a day.

Dont give up..keep on keepin on.