Author Topic: Shoulder Replacement -- my story - SUCCESS (Read 4844 times)

Terry Green · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2016, 08:33:00 PM »

Hang Tuff my friend !

Jeff Roberts · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2016, 08:37:00 PM »

Good luck on your recovery. Hope it is quick and the pain subsides

Yolla Bolly · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2016, 07:16:00 AM »

Praying you heal rapidly. Don't push the rehab any faster than the experts say, even when the desire to sling arrows is overwhelming. (That's the voice of experience talking).

Terry Green · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2016, 12:53:00 PM »

I think he's going to work on the shooting with his teeth out to about 12 yards in prep for our hog hunt in February.

Shooting with his teeth will be a new challenge and fun to do when you can't see it any other way. I shot that way a couple years back when I blew my ulna tendon.

Terry Green · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2016, 04:03:00 PM »

Just spoke with Joe.....he's in good spirits and planning his 'comeback'.

I for one will be here waiting.

Mike Bolin · « **Reply #25 on:** November 11, 2016, 07:22:00 PM »

Having had surgery on both ankles, both feet and 2 surgeries on my left knee and a bi-lateral knee replacement coming up in a couple of weeks, it is my opinion that mental attitude is a very important part of recovery. A positive attitude that you will come back from the surgery and get back to the things you enjoy doing is key to recovery. That being said, I think Joe will do great! Hang tough!

smokin joe · « **Reply #26 on:** November 14, 2016, 02:43:00 PM »

I am now one week post surgery.

The surgery involves sawing off the top of my upper arm bone, installing a metal stem in the hollow of the bone and placing the ball on the end of that stem with a polished metal ball that is then the new bearing surface of the ball-and-socket joint.

On the socket side, the original socket is reamed out to accept a new plastic bearing surface. Thus, the new joint has a metal ball in a plastic socket.

i have a prescription for some pretty powerful pain pills and they have been very useful. There are still periods during which the pain will ramp up for no reason that I can discern, and pills and ice help a lot.

The protocol at this point is rest, ice, pain control, and complete immobilization except for prescribed exercises.

The exercises are pretty basic, things like unweighted pendulum, flexing at the wrist, etc.

One of the nurses at the hospital told me her father had both of his shoulders replaced and that the results were spectacular. I liked hearing that.

I'll post again in another week. In the mean time questions are welcome and encouragement is appreciated.

Sam McMichael · « **Reply #27 on:** November 14, 2016, 05:03:00 PM »

I hope the recovery continues to go well. Good luck.

smokin joe · « **Reply #28 on:** November 15, 2016, 10:38:00 AM »

Here is a photo of the shoulder one week after the surgery. The bruising is starting to go away thanks to the liberal use of an ice pad on the shoulder.

Russ Clagett · « **Reply #29 on:** November 15, 2016, 11:28:00 AM »

You can do this.

Decide that in your mind and the results will follow...

Big Ed · « **Reply #30 on:** November 15, 2016, 12:23:00 PM »

That is just a plain old butt puckerer right there. I makes mine hurt thinking about it. Get well soon buddy!

smokin joe · « **Reply #31 on:** November 15, 2016, 03:22:00 PM »

That made mme laugh out loud, Big Ed. Thanks for that. I needed a good belly laugh.

ron w · « **Reply #32 on:** November 15, 2016, 04:30:00 PM »

Man o man......hoping for the best for you. In 3 weeks I get my partial knee replacement, had the other side done so I know what's in store for me. Shoulders are the toughest but do the rehab and you'll be good to go. Keep them ice packs handy....

smokin joe · « **Reply #33 on:** November 15, 2016, 06:38:00 PM »

Ron,
If they use an ICEMAN machine on you after surgery you can take it home. It circulates ice water through a pad and it works great. One hint: Freeze a few 20 oz. pop bottles filled with water and use those in the water bucket instead of ice cubes.

Good luck with the knee work.
Joe

Cyclic-Rivers · « **Reply #34 on:** November 15, 2016, 06:42:00 PM »

Best wishes Joe.

sticksnstones · « **Reply #35 on:** November 15, 2016, 08:39:00 PM »

Glad you shared that picture Joe, when you sent it to me I was looking like this

Heal up good, you've got a big hunt coming up!
Thom

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #36 on:** November 15, 2016, 09:32:00 PM »

Good luck with the recovery Joe.

smokin joe · « **Reply #37 on:** November 16, 2016, 05:05:00 PM »

Ray, Charlie,Thom,
Thanks for the support. I am determined to heal up and get my strength back. I have a black bear hunt in June, and my goal is to be ready at least a month before I leave. Like Terry said, I do have a hog hunt scheduled for late February, but I think that may turn out to be too soon. We shall see.

kennyb · « **Reply #38 on:** November 16, 2016, 05:49:00 PM »

Smokin Joe-
Good luck on your shoulder recovery. I went thru rotator cuff in 2014 and it was hell! But now that rehab is complete, I'm shooting the best I ever have!
Good luck and Godspeed to you.

Kenny

smokin joe · « **Reply #39 on:** November 20, 2016, 05:59:00 PM »

I see the doctor for the two-week check up on Tuesday morning. I also get the staples removed from the incision. I will have about a six-inch scar. I will see what more I can find out about the next steps of rehab.

As I said before, I am determined to get back to a hunting weight bow and reasonable overall strength. And I will keep posting on the rehab progress. That way anyone who faces shoulder replacement in the future can profit from my experiences.


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