Sutures or staples are used to close the incision and are removed two weeks following surgery. After midnight on the night prior to your surgery, you cannot eat or drink anything. What To Expect After Surgery An IV will be in our arm to administer antibiotics and fluids. An arm sling will keep your shoulder immobilized. An ice pack will help to relieve discomfort and pain medication will be administered to relieve pain.
Most patients can return home the day following surgery.
While still in the hospital, a physical therapist will visit you to demonstrate proper exercises that will need to be done at home daily. It is normal for you to have some discomfort especially following exercise or resuming new activities. This device delivers pain medicine into your IV when you want it. Your surgeon orders the pump set so that you only receive the appropriate amount of medicine needed. The pump is usually set to deliver medicine up to every 8 minutes.