Shoulder replacement going well

[brjohnson429]

Great to hear that your recovering well. When the Spring bite gets here, you’ll be like a Spring chicken with all that new equipment


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[skeetbum]

Glad to hear of the positive path you’re taking. The six million dollar man got nothing on you. You’ll be in my prayers while you recover. You’ll be painting cranks and getting ready for the spring fling before you know it.

[shipahoy41]

I had my left shoulder replaced on 11/9. It was a total reverse surgery. My healing is going well. My arm is all kind of nasty colors from my neck to my fingers. They had to relocate some damaged ligaments. I may get some pics of the wild colors and consider painting some cranks those colors. Always thinking about something that might catch crappie!

I want to thank those who have sent PMs, texts, or called to check on me. I had my PT evaluation on Tuesday and start PT on Monday. I will be cleared to drive on Tuesday.

This surgery means I’ve now had both shoulders, both hips, and both knees replaced since 2018. I also had L5/S1 fusion surgery on my back. I’ve asked lots of medical types why all of a sudden I lost the cartridge in all those joints? I worked in the chemical industry for 3 decades and was exposed to some terrible chemicals. I also carried too much weight in a job that was heavy repetitive lifting in a 5 story plant that had no elevators and was all concrete and steel grating. Many of my co-workers are also having joint issues.

We can’t change what has already happened.

I urge any of you here who has questions or concerns about joint surgery to feel free to contact me. I have a wonderful orthopedic surgeon who I trust completely. When a surgeon gets on his knees and holds your hand while praying for his patient and his staff prior to surgery, you have to feel he has his priorities straight.

I’m not a Dr and don’t play one on TV. I can only tell you of my experiences concerning my joint issues and maybe give somebody the confidence they need to make their own surgical decisions. Just know you will always be welcome to ask me.

See you on the lake soon!


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I had both shoulders operated on over 35 years ago now. They still hurt awful bad during storms and pressure changes. I join others my friend in prayer for your complete healing.

Mike

[Timbertodd]

Here's to a fast and full recovery.

[Ketchn]

Modern medicine at its finest hour , sounds like you are getting better daily, congratulations

[Dollfly]

I had my left shoulder replaced Oct 20th. I took pain meds 3 days and used ice the first week. I am now taking PT and doing well still no pain meds. I'm doing better with the replacement than I did with rotator cuff surgery. I reached out to Doug for information that really helped me to go ahead and have this done. I have no more pain other than what the P T brings. I say all this to say a big Thank You to Doug. You helped me more than you know. God bless

[Slab]

Heal well Ducky. My shoulder needs some work I think! Your doc gonna be down here this winter? Snowbird?

[Jamesdean]

Glad the surgery went well. Praying for a full, complete recovery...

[BobC]

Great post. Glad to hear your bionic transformation has been going well. Yes, your work environment has to be a huge factor in your later life experiences. I know guys that worked at a major chemical manufacturer in our area that unfortunately had to deal with cancer after 20 years of working there. Nasty stuff.
Bob

[Hanr3]

Glad its going good. I've had both knees and both hips replaced. Mine stemmed from a military knee injury. Although 40 years walking concrete manufacturing plants probable didn't help.
Glad to hear your recovering well.