The title is correct, I'm 10 days post op right shoulder replacement redo. I probably didn't post much
or anything about my failed shoulder replacement 23 month ago. The original plan was to have my
bad shoulder replaced and working properly before DBS. That would have been great, but I'm not
calling the shots.The shoulder was from an injury 37 years ago in the weight room. It probably was a
small tear in the rotater cuff that healed on its own. Arthritis built up in the joint over the years and it
would flare up at times, and it finally got in the way trying to battle the PD. Remember exercise is
vital in the fight with PD. Getting back into the game required a successful DBS and shoulder
replacement. I don't really like having to go under the knife multiple times for success, but if I'm
going to have any quality of life my remaining days, I had to do it! On 8-10-17 I had my 10th surgery
in 2 years. So far, so good, with the shoulder. I'll know more this week after the first post op doctor
visit. The DBS is going good. I've reduced the amount of meds I have to take significantly,most
symptoms are gone or reduced. My biggest struggle has been with my voice and swallowing. It's
been over 3 months of fine tuning the neurotransmitter to get my voice back over a whisper. I was
aware of this side effect and accepted the possibility, praying we could program a better outcome if
needed. That's where I'm at currently. Arm in a sling, doing therpy at home, healing once again!
