Post by: Wood2Sawdust on January 26, 2025, 07:36:26 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2025, 07:47:56 PM
55 years old and doing pretty well with my motion, but can’t lift my arm up to my waist yet. And doctor says I’m doing really good. He said no way should I shoot a shotgun for spring turkey, said come fall season, should be able to shoot the rifle. My back doctor had the same surgery and said it took 2 years to get back to 100%, he was 60% at year one. Younger guys might have it easier. My first week was absolute hell, broken ribs were a walk in the park compared to this. 7 weeks in and still sleep is miserable, if I had two of these surgeries close together, I’d jump off a bridge. I wish I would have waited till I retired to do one.
Post by: wadu1 on January 26, 2025, 08:01:40 PM
Post by: JWBINX on January 26, 2025, 08:03:30 PM
a fair amount of PT.
Your right side will really be stressed, as it will be your good arm and compensating for your other side.
I had my Rotator cuff, Labrum, and Bicep tendon reattached.
My Doctor (Wendy Heusch) at Rainier Ortho in Puyallup is awesome.
She did a nerve block which really alleviated a lot of pain and reduced the need for pain meds.
I was back Skiing in 6 months, but it takes at least a full year to be close to normal.
Your Doctor will advise you properly.
Good luck.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2025, 08:07:13 PM
Post by: baldopepper on January 26, 2025, 08:36:58 PM
Post by: Encore 280 on January 26, 2025, 08:53:03 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2025, 09:02:05 PM
Went to my doc a couple months ago and said do PT before xrays or MRI so I did the PT twice a week on and off during deer and elk season. Haven't noticed much improvement. Have an appointment with the doc tomorrow to hopefully get an MRI scheduled. I get a decent night sleep every once in awhile but it's rare. Will be 77 this year.my insurance required PT before they would pay for an MRI, one day at PT and the therapist put in his notes that I needed an MRI. Sounds like your pt place wanted the money. Hope you don’t need surgery but I’m guessing you do. Good luck.
Post by: Platensek-po on January 26, 2025, 09:07:55 PM
Has anyone had them both done in a short time? i am scheduled March 20 for left rotator Cuff tear and 4 tendon tears surgery. Now I found out right shoulder is almost as bad. Is it remotely possible to do second surgery 10 weeks after first shoulder. I'm 69 year old guy in fair physical shape who still wants to shoot a bow again every day and would like to at least rifle hunt this year. Any experiences? recovery times? Thanks to all
10 weeks is too soon. I wouldn’t do the other one until 6 months. Find a good physical therapy clinic. Anywhere that only offers 30-45min will not be good enough. Do your exercises 3 times a day before the surgery. Then once you start pt do them as often as you can tolerate. It will def be painful but not as bad as some suggest if you get as strong as you can prior to the surgery. If after 6 months you aren’t at least 80% of what your shoulder was prior to injury you may never recover it. Our bodies are built to move and the longer you go with limited movement the harder and worse it will be. The people who can push through the pain and get their motion back as quickly as possible do waaaay better than the complainers who won’t push themselves. I have helped many many people recover from shoulder surgeries and that’s my observation.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 26, 2025, 10:08:37 PM
have you had rotator cuff surgery?Has anyone had them both done in a short time? i am scheduled March 20 for left rotator Cuff tear and 4 tendon tears surgery. Now I found out right shoulder is almost as bad. Is it remotely possible to do second surgery 10 weeks after first shoulder. I'm 69 year old guy in fair physical shape who still wants to shoot a bow again every day and would like to at least rifle hunt this year. Any experiences? recovery times? Thanks to all
10 weeks is too soon. I wouldn’t do the other one until 6 months. Find a good physical therapy clinic. Anywhere that only offers 30-45min will not be good enough. Do your exercises 3 times a day before the surgery. Then once you start pt do them as often as you can tolerate. It will def be painful but not as bad as some suggest if you get as strong as you can prior to the surgery. If after 6 months you aren’t at least 80% of what your shoulder was prior to injury you may never recover it. Our bodies are built to move and the longer you go with limited movement the harder and worse it will be. The people who can push through the pain and get their motion back as quickly as possible do waaaay better than the complainers who won’t push themselves. I have helped many many people recover from shoulder surgeries and that’s my observation.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 27, 2025, 06:27:40 AM
Post by: westside bull on January 27, 2025, 06:59:03 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 27, 2025, 07:03:38 AM
What kind of tear do have? Partial, complete or complete with retraction? I have a complete with retraction and shoulder specialist told me that at my age (did it at 75) surgery was not advisable.Old tendons are like trying to tie into old clothe, just likely to tear again. Did the intensive pt and have kept at it.Now 3 years later arm is about 80% with no pain. Have several friends who've gone ahead with the surgery with mixed results. Good luck with it, but 2nd opinions are not a bad idea. Surgery is a long, intensive recovery.
All of the above and at 71 looks like I'm going to live with it. 2nd MRI showed full tear that wasn't even on the radar with 1st MRI. Surgery not recommended, been approved for a few 15-minute sessions of PT. Not much of a gambler when I know what the odds are, and time keeps rolling on.
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on January 27, 2025, 07:14:52 AM
Post by: baldopepper on January 27, 2025, 07:50:55 AM
Post by: brocka on January 27, 2025, 07:53:29 AM
You will be in a immobilizer for the first six weeks and you will be doing
a fair amount of PT.
Your right side will really be stressed, as it will be your good arm and compensating for your other side.
I had my Rotator cuff, Labrum, and Bicep tendon reattached.
My Doctor (Wendy Heusch) at Rainier Ortho in Puyallup is awesome.
She did a nerve block which really alleviated a lot of pain and reduced the need for pain meds.
I was back Skiing in 6 months, but it takes at least a full year to be close to normal.
Your Doctor will advise you properly.
Good luck.
Dr. Heusch did my surgery as well on the 16th. She is great.
And to the OP, I am on week two and there is absolutely no way a guy can get both done that close together.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2025, 08:13:10 AM
I was hoping you’d comment!You will be in a immobilizer for the first six weeks and you will be doing
a fair amount of PT.
Your right side will really be stressed, as it will be your good arm and compensating for your other side.
I had my Rotator cuff, Labrum, and Bicep tendon reattached.
My Doctor (Wendy Heusch) at Rainier Ortho in Puyallup is awesome.
She did a nerve block which really alleviated a lot of pain and reduced the need for pain meds.
I was back Skiing in 6 months, but it takes at least a full year to be close to normal.
Your Doctor will advise you properly.
Good luck.
Dr. Heusch did my surgery as well on the 16th. She is great.
And to the OP, I am on week two and there is absolutely no way a guy can get both done that close together.
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on January 27, 2025, 08:14:13 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2025, 11:26:33 AM
I'm scheduled on March 20 with Dr Rossi in Wenatchee. Have a friend who had one done by him a year ago who recommended himOne piece of advice from me, take your pain pills on TIME, not by pain the first few days. I don’t like how pain pills make you feel so I took them when I felt the pain (which is pretty constant) get worse, by then it was too late. I started taking them every 4-6 hours as recommended and it helped with the INTENSE pain. Brocka is a bit younger than me and he did the blocker, we’ve been talking and he seems to be having a little better life than I did my first week, I never took the blocker. Maybe the blocker is better, or maybe just being younger helps??? Prepare for the SUCK!! Hope you have a recliner to sleep in, you will need it.
Post by: baldopepper on January 27, 2025, 12:08:33 PM
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Post by: Platensek-po on January 27, 2025, 04:56:53 PM
have you had rotator cuff surgery?Has anyone had them both done in a short time? i am scheduled March 20 for left rotator Cuff tear and 4 tendon tears surgery. Now I found out right shoulder is almost as bad. Is it remotely possible to do second surgery 10 weeks after first shoulder. I'm 69 year old guy in fair physical shape who still wants to shoot a bow again every day and would like to at least rifle hunt this year. Any experiences? recovery times? Thanks to all
10 weeks is too soon. I wouldn’t do the other one until 6 months. Find a good physical therapy clinic. Anywhere that only offers 30-45min will not be good enough. Do your exercises 3 times a day before the surgery. Then once you start pt do them as often as you can tolerate. It will def be painful but not as bad as some suggest if you get as strong as you can prior to the surgery. If after 6 months you aren’t at least 80% of what your shoulder was prior to injury you may never recover it. Our bodies are built to move and the longer you go with limited movement the harder and worse it will be. The people who can push through the pain and get their motion back as quickly as possible do waaaay better than the complainers who won’t push themselves. I have helped many many people recover from shoulder surgeries and that’s my observation.
Yes but i was half the OP age and it was a minor repair from a year I suffered when I was 18. I’m not saying it doesn’t hurt a lot. I’m saying I see a lot of people who say it hurts to move it and so they don’t. That’s the worse thing you can do. Having a frozen shoulder and needing a manipulation is awful. Much better to push through the pain and break up scar tissue early than to have to be put under again and have the doctor move your arm in all directions to break up the scar tissue that’s frozen your shoulder in place. I also agree that taking your meds on time is the best bet but also consider saving some of the stronger pain meds for PT. You can also take ibuprofen and Tylenol at the same time or staggered to overlap. Of course consult with your dr before following any medical advice online. Another option is turmeric or curcumin as an anti-inflammatory. I agree that having an in depth conversation with your surgeon is the best way to go. If you don’t feel comfortable with your surgeon find another. Ask people who have had shoulder surgery who they had do it and how it went. Having a good surgeon makes a big difference. I hope that whatever your choice is you get relief and can recover your shoulder as quickly as possible.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2025, 06:16:18 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on January 27, 2025, 07:24:07 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2025, 07:39:10 PM
I've had a frozen shoulder after surgury to repair a type two slap tear, torn labrum, and torn bicep muscle. Took a few anchors to reattach everything. Absolutely sucked. Had a good massage therapist get my range of motion back. It was absolutely miserable to go through his treatments.two anchors for me, I swear its therapy just talking w people that have gone through this type of surgery, you’ll never know the pain until you go through it. I will not have the frozen shoulder to deal with, heard about it and I’m working too hard to get it.
Post by: Platensek-po on January 27, 2025, 07:57:26 PM
I've had a frozen shoulder after surgury to repair a type two slap tear, torn labrum, and torn bicep muscle. Took a few anchors to reattach everything. Absolutely sucked. Had a good massage therapist get my range of motion back. It was absolutely miserable to go through his treatments.two anchors for me, I swear its therapy just talking w people that have gone through this type of surgery, you’ll never know the pain until you go through it. I will not have the frozen shoulder to deal with, heard about it and I’m working too hard to get it.
Good job man! Keep at it and I swear it gets better!!! Massage definitely helps to break up some of the scar tissue as well but nothing beats movement
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2025, 08:36:40 PM
Thanks!I've had a frozen shoulder after surgury to repair a type two slap tear, torn labrum, and torn bicep muscle. Took a few anchors to reattach everything. Absolutely sucked. Had a good massage therapist get my range of motion back. It was absolutely miserable to go through his treatments.two anchors for me, I swear its therapy just talking w people that have gone through this type of surgery, you’ll never know the pain until you go through it. I will not have the frozen shoulder to deal with, heard about it and I’m working too hard to get it.
Good job man! Keep at it and I swear it gets better!!! Massage definitely helps to break up some of the scar tissue as well but nothing beats movement
Post by: HntnFsh on January 28, 2025, 05:43:16 AM
I've had a frozen shoulder after surgery to repair a type two slap tear, torn labrum, and torn bicep muscle. Took a few anchors to reattach everything. Absolutely sucked. Had a good massage therapist get my range of motion back. It was absolutely miserable to go through his treatments.two anchors for me, I swear its therapy just talking w people that have gone through this type of surgery, you’ll never know the pain until you go through it. I will not have the frozen shoulder to deal with, heard about it and I’m working too hard to get it.
Thats good. you dont want it. I worked hard to keep from getting it. Dont know why I did. I tried several options to get it freed up. The Massage therapist was a last ditch effort before manipulation. He would have me lay on my back and have somebody pull on my arm while he dug his thumb and fingers in until they cramped and then resorted to using his elbow. He would tell me."Your one tough s.o.b." I didnt feel like it. A couple times I thought I was going to pass out from the pain.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 28, 2025, 07:16:06 AM
Post by: Encore 280 on January 28, 2025, 09:18:55 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 28, 2025, 09:43:52 AM
If this is a L&I claim they will exhaust all the possibilities to avoid the surgery. Including a cortisone injection.
Post by: trophyhunt on January 28, 2025, 09:54:58 AM
If you do get it done see if your doc will script a Polar cold ice machine it is a god, send in recovery.That ice machine is amazing!!!!!!!
If this is a L&I claim they will exhaust all the possibilities to avoid the surgery. Including a cortisone injection.
Post by: Ridgeratt on January 28, 2025, 10:03:40 AM
If you are somewhat careful it can be reused with several people. My financial advisor has borrowed it twice for his wife.
Post by: Encore 280 on January 28, 2025, 01:07:09 PM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on January 28, 2025, 03:38:48 PM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on February 04, 2025, 09:47:09 AM
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 04, 2025, 09:55:44 AM
Cortisone is a temporary fix. I know that the polar cool was covered by the insurance after the doc scripted it.
Post by: Platensek-po on February 04, 2025, 10:01:03 AM
How about cortisone injections? Anybody had that help? Also did anyone have the Polar Ice machine covered by Medicare or other insurance?
Cortisone injections will only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. As soon as it wears off you will be right back tomorrow having pain and sometimes worse. Also too much cortisone can actually destroy tissue so it can make it worse and it affects things like your blood sugar. I think it’s great if your problem is just inflammation. Otherwise it’s a waste of time.
Post by: wadu1 on February 04, 2025, 10:10:12 AM
I just don't know about surgery being an old fart!
Post by: baldopepper on February 04, 2025, 10:36:54 AM
Post by: snit on February 04, 2025, 10:53:05 AM
After day 2 post-op I removed my sling and never wore it again (My surgeon didn't like that, but the fine print said that I could, while within the confines of my home..I work from home, and I work from my pickup..). I received a nerve-block during recovery and that was essential for my comfort, but honestly, that was the only "real pain" I ever encountered. As mentioned prior, I did stay on a regulated pain med schedule for 2-weeks, but after that, it was basically large doses of Ibu/tylenol (if I remember correctly?). For the 1st 6 months, occasionally I'd get a twinge or sharp "nerve pain" in the shoulder area, but nothing too awful (never mentioned it, just figured nerves were re-connecting). It was just random and was very short term. Prior to surgery, at best I could get my arm to 90-degrees, within a month post-op I could get my arm to go vertical.
I was SUPER careful with my arm for the first couple of months, but the surgeon did a fantastic job, and I started PT about 5 weeks later and I could already raise it vertically (10 days later than planned due to a scheduling snafu). I only had 5 PT visits, over 5 weeks and the PT guy said to continue at my own pace as I happened to be so far advanced that he wasn't worried about me. I've continued to just be amazed at my outcome, (as was my Dr). I've just been very fortunate that I had a great Dr. with no side effects or infection. I didn't use a cooling machine or any other devices except for a few ice packs wrapped in a towel the first couple of days. I'm just a middle-aged dad, not a health nut or gym rat, who happened to get lucky. Best of luck with your procedure...you've got the best surgeon in The Valley, IMO!
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on February 04, 2025, 11:32:09 AM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on February 25, 2025, 08:21:02 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on February 25, 2025, 08:28:55 PM
Good luck
Post by: trophyhunt on February 25, 2025, 09:47:18 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 25, 2025, 10:20:16 PM
I can tell when the weather is going to change. Like I have said. I can guess your age, weight and perhaps where you were born.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2025, 06:12:09 AM
Post by: brocka on February 26, 2025, 06:40:14 AM
Went back to Dr today for my better shoulder. As of now scheduled for left shoulder (the worst one) rotator cuff and tendon repairs etc. April 2. Start PT after 4 weeks. After MRI on right shoulder he recommends surgery sooner than later-- one complete tear with retraction and some other tears. Scheduled for that one July 7 as of now but may decide differently after the first one. He thought it could be done in as little as 2 months after the first one. Will be getting the blocker and Polar Cold machine. I talked with my buddy who did this last year with the same Dr and he said he could have done a second that soon but did not need it. How are Brocka and Trophyhunt doing with recovery? Also Snit--Are you fully recovered now? Thanks to all once again.
Today is my 6 week post op appointment to evaluate. I have about 95% of my range of motion back so far. That is out front and out to the side. I cannot lift anything with it, but my range is back. My PT says that I am really far ahead of where I should be at 6 weeks. We will see what my surgeon says today but I attribute it to a few things.
First is my age, I am 35. Second would be the fact that I only had one "heavy duty" anchor and not multiple. Third would be I am doing PT 7 days a week. I go to 2 days at a facility then the other days I go to my gym and do 30 minutes of shoulder movements that my PT gave me on top of a work out of some sort (heavily modified to not use my left arm at all). I also started doing BPC-157 injections on Jan. 7th (surgery was Jan. 16th). I don't have anything to compare it to, but I have to think that is playing a part in the recovery as well. Another thing to consider is that I found out I needed surgery last spring, but we had our second baby due in June and I didn't want leave wife to deal with that solo since I knew I wouldn't be able to use my arm. I pushed the surgery out to January and went to PT a couple of times to learn how to strengthen all the muscles around my RC and then did them every day until surgery. My surgeon said that when she got in there, everything looked great and the tear had not progressed any like they thought it would by pushing the surgery out several months. This was because of the work I did to strengthen everything in my shoulder.
Let me know if you have any questions about my recovery and I will answer to the best of my ability.
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on February 26, 2025, 07:26:11 AM
Post by: brocka on February 26, 2025, 07:53:54 AM
Brocka--what is a BPC-157 injection? I also put off my surgery, which probably made both arms worse. I live 5 miles up dirt road and needed to be able to plow and shovel snow which did not help. Also a reason to get second shoulder done before next winter if first one goes ok. We will see, I'm 69 and I'm a workaholic I've been told, it's driving me crazy not being able to do my usual work around my 40 acres.
Here is a good link explaining what BPC-157 is for. I asked my surgeon about it, and she told me she doesn't recommend it, which makes sense as they are not FDA approved and for liability sake, I get it. However, I did enough research to make the decision to use them. My wife is a Nurse Practitioner and does the injections on me daily. If you decide to go that route, be careful as there are alot of bull crap companies. I can send you exactly what I buy. The company is vetted and legit.
https://cimahealth.com/what-is-bpc-157/
I am work-a-holic as well, and that has honestly been the hardest part. You will not be able to do anything on your 40 acres until you are fully healed and cleared by your surgeon without risking re-injury or compromising the original surgery. I know that is not what you want to hear, but that is the bottom line. I am being serious when I say that unloading the dishwasher is probably doing too much if not cleared by your doctor. My surgeon told me a story, she had a patient that loved to golf. Got the surgery, recovered well, was progressing nicely and he felt great. At 4 months he had no pain, full range of motion, etc. Decided to try and swing a club. One swing and he pulled the anchors from his humerus. Back under the knife with 4 months wasted.
Post by: jeffro on February 26, 2025, 08:13:37 AM
I now have a 4 inch scar and a semi functional shoulder
New doc seems to think he’s better?
Simple procedure, right?
Can I learn to be left handed for 6 months?
Post by: brocka on February 26, 2025, 10:05:12 AM
Had my left done last year, supposed to be a simple laser job…
I now have a 4 inch scar and a semi functional shoulder
New doc seems to think he’s better?
Simple procedure, right?
Can I learn to be left handed for 6 months?
I am not familiar with a rotator cuff repair being done with a laser? Also a 4" scar is gnarly. I have four little tiny incision marks that you can barely see.
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on February 26, 2025, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 26, 2025, 05:03:16 PM
They are going to put 2 or 3 small incisions in your shoulder. The goal is to get you moving as soon as possible. The very next day after surgery you start PT. The very last thing you want to end up with frozen shoulder. You will still have the range of motion of your fingers so you will be able to move your didgets. I don't think you will have any problem walking. As long as you aren't driving a stick you should be able to drive if you can steer with one hand. They will do the surgery and pat you on your bottom and send you home to convalesce. Your recliner will be your best friend.
You may struggle with the levers on your tractor and hooking up implements. But that's what the neighbor kid is for.
Post by: brocka on February 26, 2025, 05:29:30 PM
Anybody--were you able to still use your better arm while the other was in a sling? Could you hold anything light such as a book or remote in the hand that is in the sling? How long before you could drive? or walk a mile or so?
Yes, you will be able to use your non injured arm just fine, You can hold a book or remote in your sling hand. You have full mobility of you wrist. You just cant move your shoulder/bicep or move your forearm off your body. I drove after a week and I walked a mile after day 2.
Post by: wadu1 on February 26, 2025, 06:38:01 PM
Anybody--were you able to still use your better arm while the other was in a sling? Could you hold anything light such as a book or remote in the hand that is in the sling? How long before you could drive? or walk a mile or so?
Yes, you will be able to use your non injured arm just fine, You can hold a book or remote in your sling hand. You have full mobility of you wrist. You just cant move your shoulder/bicep or move your forearm off your body. I drove after a week and I walked a mile after day 2.
I need my right shoulder done. I use my right arm to get into my big truck and my little truck is a stick shift. How will that work out? I'm using Voltaren right now and it's helping a lot, I just don't know.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 26, 2025, 07:46:30 PM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on March 03, 2025, 06:48:54 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on March 03, 2025, 07:08:21 PM
Anybody--were you able to still use your better arm while the other was in a sling? Could you hold anything light such as a book or remote in the hand that is in the sling? How long before you could drive? or walk a mile or so?
Yes, you will be able to use your non injured arm just fine, You can hold a book or remote in your sling hand. You have full mobility of you wrist. You just cant move your shoulder/bicep or move your forearm off your body. I drove after a week and I walked a mile after day 2.
I need my right shoulder done. I use my right arm to get into my big truck and my little truck is a stick shift. How will that work out? I'm using Voltaren right now and it's helping a lot, I just don't know.
Voltaren can work pretty good. But I was told not to use it too long because its really hard on your kidneys. Dont know for sure, but worth checking.
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on March 03, 2025, 08:19:47 PM
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Post by: O. Nerka on March 04, 2025, 11:31:03 AM
Which brand of cold therapy machine did you use and how did you like it? How often did you use it or can you just keep it on? Leaning towards Polar Cold because I think it has a remote on-off timer
My wife had good luck with using one of these for a knee surgery a few years ago. She was able to borrow it from a friend but felt it was helpful for a few weeks. I don't think having a remote was helpful to her but she did appreciate being able to disconnect the pad from the machine and to crutch around without having to detach the pad from her knee. I was the one that typically was carting around the cooler and keeping it loaded for her. I'm sure most versions do the same.
https://www.thewarmingstore.com/polar-products-active-ice-3-0-shoulder-pad-cold-therapy-system-with-programmable-digital-timer-9qt.html?srsltid=AfmBOopgTMIvjmOv1c0SXrb13FWVppzOJuCujIO1S3RdeDYVMMGxz-yQ1M8
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Post by: GWP on April 02, 2025, 10:45:04 AM
Frozen pea bags work as good as they conform to your shoulder. Refreeze (never really unfroze) then eat later. I used them for my first surgery.
Of my 4 only one was arthroscopic. It had WAY less pain than the others, but they can only do so much damage repair through the little holes they punch.
The stats say when you have your first one you will have another in 7 years. Mine all 'basically' followed that while alternating sides.
Good luck to all that have them done!
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on April 03, 2025, 05:35:56 PM
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Post by: snit on April 09, 2025, 03:41:40 PM
Arthroscopic surgery I presume, thus the 5 small incisions vs 1 8-10" long incision?
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Post by: brocka on May 01, 2025, 05:14:41 AM
i was hoping to keep a running report for others to know what to expect, but I think I am a bad example. 4 weeks after surgery today and my first physical therapy--I was told my range of motion was "amazing" and I am way ahead of where I should be and with so little pain very lucky--not the norm. they still won't start active therapy for 2 weeks. Still scheduled for the other shoulder surgery on July 7. I can only hope that one goes as well. The hardest part is not using it even with the sling. I have been driving my pickup and lawn tractor--I put suicide knobs on both of them. i would like to drive my orchard size tractor with 3 point mower-- it is actually less bumpy with longer wheel base and power steering--but my wife has a problem with that. My right shoulder is definitely feeling it a little more though, especially driving. My pickup is the only automatic I have--I'm looking for a subaru outback auto now.
Great to hear!
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