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Shoulder replacement - very scared

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Aldom Fri 20-Dec-24 09:10:52

I don't have personal experience of shoulder replacement, but a friend had the surgery three years ago. It has been a life changer for her. She is pain free and has a fully functioning shoulder. The operation was straightforward. Hope you have a good experience too if you decide to go ahead with the replacement. Best wishes. smile

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Visgir1 Fri 20-Dec-24 09:02:55

Agree you would be fine, you won't regret it. I have had both hips and a knee best thing ever, not having constant pain. I wouldn't hesitate having it done.
Wish you the best.

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 20-Dec-24 08:58:40

A friend had one this time last year, they are currently on holiday in the French Alps skiing.

If you do the exercises as instructed, you should be fine.

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David49 Fri 20-Dec-24 08:54:42

You should not be so apprehensive joint replacement is very advanced, when the shoulder is replaced the pain will vanish - really, then you will take pain killers and exercise to rebuild the muscles that have become weak, full movement should return within a couple of months.

Look forward to a new lease of life pain free.

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Sallywally1 Fri 20-Dec-24 08:41:23

Having suffered for several years with shoulder pain I have now been offered a shoulder replacement. My shoulder and arm are agony and movement is extremely difficult, though luckily it is not my dominant hand side. Pain killers do not work. I am terrified both of the operation and the after care and rehabilitation.
Any one else had this?

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