Shoulder Rehab Progress: 1 week post-op

Hard to believe I am already more than one week post-op shoulder arthroscopy. The surgery went well, no surprises, not too involved. Recovery is going well. But encountering other challenges, so it has been an overwhelming and at times discouraging week.

First PT went well! Good motion, no actual pain, though I sure knew when it was reaching end of comfortable range of motion. PT thinks this recovery will go as well or better than hips! Optimistic!

I am sleeping better than pre-op, as pain is less than pre-op. Also, in early stage of healing, so more tired. I am able to be weaning from the sling, but still not allowed to do anything with the arm/shoulder.

Ten days post-op, just back from a walk,
plus summary for past week, not too bad!

I also happen to be 13 months post-op right hip, 25.5 months post-op left hip. PT commented that hips are doing better than anticipated considering travel, surgery, broken routines, etc. That was encouraging! We have officially shifted to shoulder rehab, though hips will still be addressed as needed.

So grateful! God is good!

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