Keep these tips in mind to give yourself the best chance to make a full recovery at home following your shoulder replacement operation.
Rides
You’re going to need a ride home from the surgical center and to help run any errands during the early stage of your recovery. Before you head in for surgery, make sure you have a ride home lined up, and know that you’ll need rides elsewhere in the beginning of your rehab, so plan ahead.
Healthy Meals
It’s not going to be all that easy to chop, cook and saute in the days and weeks after your shoulder surgery, so it’ll help to have some healthy, easy-to-reheat meals in the fridge or freezer. Before you go in for surgery, prep some healthy meals, or see if friends or family would be willing to stop over with a healthy meal at some point during your recovery.
An Understanding Of Your Expectations
It’s important to ensure that you understand what will be asked of you while you recover at home. You’ll want to know the most effective and safe ways for taking any pain medications after your procedure, so talk to your doctor if you have any questions. You’ll also want to do all of your home-based therapy exercises as recommended, so know that you play a significant role in your total recovery. Achieving the best physical outcomes doesn’t happen by accident, which is why understanding what’s being asked of you is a must after shoulder replacement surgery.
Contact a Shoulder Specialist
For more tips on how to knock your home-based recovery out of the park, or for assistance treating your shoulder pain, reach out to Dr. Holloway and his team today at (865) 410-7887.
