Post-Rotator Cuff Surgery Advice?

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I'm 14 wks postop today.

I stayed in my bed instead of the recliner, using a ramp of pillows PLUS a longer pillow to sleep on my good side. That helped me a lot because the chair was restricting my mobility and I was already immobile in that sling.

Naps. Naps.

Bpc 157 baw

Thanks for all of the advice! I ended up passing out around 630 and slept through until almost 1.

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Why did you chose not to get the block?

What meds did you get for at home post op?

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I have a pretty high pain tolerance and they told me there is a 1:10 chance of a complication and/or side effect. I was on the wrong side of the 99% chance of a successful back surgery in 2005 so I am extremely risk adverse.

Due to that 1% I've been on Vicodin/Vicroprofen/Norco at various times over the past 17 years. The surgeon bumped the dosage/frequency of Norco up a bit. Also got Robaxin (4-6 his as needed) and Naproxen (2x/day). Then the standard Colace & Miralax supplements to fight the constipation issue. (Knowing what to expect, I also stated taking fiber gummies over the past month until 7 days before.)

I'll probably move from my lift chair that goes nearly flat to the bed after my post-op. I'm old enough to know how important it is to make proper recovery the #1 priority in the coming months.

Again thanks to all for the advice and giving me some idea what to expect in the coming weeks and months!