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Originally Posted by Zeke

I'm 8 weeks in PT after sitting all of January out in a sling. Surgery was 1/4/19. I had a total reverse shoulder replacement because the rotator cuff was not repairable in their sense or opinion. IDK how that works but I'm beginning to believe that total shoulder replacement (TSR) is going to be the new way to achieve shoulder health. Of course the insurance companies won't go along with this because if you look at the total retail billing including PT for 12 weeks my bill will reach $250,000. $195,700 for the hospital alone including the surgery and a 2 day stay.

But, I've had no problems and no pain once I left the hospital. Didn't need pain killers either except to sleep. Yes, you need a recliner or an adjustable bed and lots of pillows to prop this way and that.

Once I was out of the sling (2/4/19) I was very stiff but no pain. They told me to wear the sling while out and about and I never did. I was driving a 6 weeks with both arms. Even the PT isn't all that bad except for the actual stretching of the muscles and tendons. The exercises are nothing and boring. But I do them.

The result? At this point I can mock throw a ball overhand about like you would imagine a school girl. I couldn't even do that for the last 10 years and the last year I couldn't raise my arm out to the side more than 10-15º.

The choice of surgeon I think is the principal consideration followed by the choice of PT. I can tell you that I spent months looking before making a decision.

I wish you the best for your recovery. Some seem to have a lot of trouble with this. Me, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Good luck.

Many thanks