Believe it or not this is the 100th post, so I thought I would give you a few more statistics from my blog to round it all off. If you want start reading from the beginning then please click here.
- 4,826 Views
- 1,185 Visitors
- 231 Comments
I have also included a map which shows just how far my blog has travelled since it began in October 2015. (Click here for Map Statistics)
So I guess this is the end of my ‘journey’ – yesterday I had my follow-up appointment with the consultant who was most impressed that I could raise both arms vertically above my head. It felt great to be able to hang the washing on the line last weekend after not being able to do so for about two years.
My x-rays were all fine and there appears to be no explanation as to why my left shoulder still hurts over a year since the surgery. It may be because I had a tendon repaired after four weeks, however the consultant is quite happy that everything is moving as it should, so at this stage no further investigation is necessary. I have a further appointment in six months but other than that it’s just a case of carrying on with the physio.
So I’ll say goodbye, and thank you, to everyone who has followed me through both shoulder replacements. If you are about to have surgery yourself and have any questions or would just like to contact someone who has been there – please do use the Contact Me form and drop me a line.
Total Shoulder Replacement 
Tracy G said:
Well done Shelly & anyone reading your blog who faces this type of surgery hopefully will now have a real insight into what to expect pre & post operation xxx
Peta said:
That’s wonderful news Michelle. Thank you for setting up your blog and helping me and so many other people.
Malka said:
Having my total shoulder replacement urgery tomorrow…
Just found your ad….
How do I get your full jurney?….
Me said:
Hello if you read the pages from tabs along the top of the page. The actual blog posts can be accessed from the archive section, you need to go back to October 2015. I wish you luck with your surgery and hope you find the blog useful. Please contact me anytime if I can be help
Me said:
I have just added a hyperlink to the last page to make it easier to start from the beginning
Lesley P said:
I am now six weeks since my replacement. I have 70% of normal movement and another 30 % will come over the next few weeks. My consultant is very pleased and happy with the result.I am driving ,riding, gardening , using my shoulder in every way possible, carrying water buckets, mucking out, using wheelbarrows etc . My surgeon did such a good job and is expecting me to do these things.Tthe more you can move it the better as soon as possible-gently within the first two weeks. I was using the pulley the day after surgery- very gently and it was agony !
However, I will say that there has been sweat and tears along the way with my determination to recover fully. There has been a very tiny improvement every single day. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to do the exercises four times a day no matter how you are feeling. It is not pleasant but the rewards are at the end of it with a shoulder that is near-normal and pain free.
Me said:
I’m delighted for you however a lot depends on how strong you were physically BEFORE the surgery – which you obviously were. Unfortunately I have numerous other conditions going on so was not physically strong in the first place yet I still had such an improvement in the first four weeks that I totally forgot I’d had surgery and managed to tear my rotor cuff tendon. Be very carefully but it’s really important to do the exercises!