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Originally Posted by JackDidley
I think Zeke has major shoulder issues. Maybe he will jump in on this.
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Had. I had a total reverse replacement. 2 in fact, as the first one got infected 23 months later. All of it was removed. I spent 8 months with a "spacer" and no shoulder joint. Then the 2nd one which has been fine now going on 2 years.
Initially I was scheduled to have both shoulders done. Due to my experience that ain't happening. Thing is although I can't raise my other shoulder high enough to work the parking ticket machine from a low car like my Jag XJ6, I have no pain.
But I'm not swinging any hammers or cutting lumber all day with a Skilsaw anymore. I have a 20 lb. lifetime weight lifting limit for the new shoulder and no overhead work allowed. I cheat on that a little, I have to. But going on light duty has helped the left shoulder where I wouldn't think of getting anymore surgery. And it's bone on bone.
Take care of your shoulders and keep them in full motion with stretching exercise, but no aggressive strength (weight) training. You can do that later.
A good diet helps a lot.