Quote Originally Posted by Gman View Post
Cryotherapy. Ice is your friend. It will reduce swelling and significantly reduce the pain.
Quote Originally Posted by Bailey Guns View Post
Just wait'll the PT starts...

I had very little pain after my RC surgery. But I was so uncomfortable in that damn sling that I didn't sleep for a month or more. Not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep was far, far worse than the very minor pain I had.
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Thanks guys, sorry, just had to whine a little. I hear ya on the opioids, I'm not fond of taking pills and I damn sure don't like being drugged up. If I'm not hurtin' real bad, I don't take anything. Can't take ibuprofen or NSAIDS because of my stomach surgery and risk of ulcers.

Actually got a bit of sleep finally.
I had very little pain after my RC surgery. But I was so uncomfortable in that damn sling that I didn't sleep for a month or more. Not being able to get comfortable enough to sleep was far, far worse than the very minor pain I had.[/QUOTE]

It has been 5 weeks since I had a surgery, and I have hard time falling asleep even now.
Shrink wrap and ice bag helps a lot! In fact, i am typing this while I am on an thermi pad right now. I have 2 types of ice bags. 1 for day time, and one clay based for night time. Using regular ice and falling asleep is more amazing, but I did get a very minor freeze burn before. I recommend getting clay based cold pack for less cold and lasts longer.

Have you tried or did your MD recommend COX-2 yet?

I use this on daytime


Mainly for night