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Shoulder surgery recovery
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:35 pm
Just had surgery for a torn bicep, torn labrum, and dislocated shoulder. Absolute noodle arm at the moment and only 7 days post surgery.
Anyone with experience in any of these recoveries with good advice? All the pain meds in the world aren’t making sleeping any easier…
Anyone with experience in any of these recoveries with good advice? All the pain meds in the world aren’t making sleeping any easier…
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:37 pm to catfish 62
My son had surgery and did really well with. He only had a torn labrum so it wasn't too bad. His recovery went well and no more pain. Tore it playing Rugby.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:40 pm to catfish 62
You have about a year before you’ll be back to normal, and you have a few months of pain in the immediate future. Shoulder surgery is one of the worst recoveries. Be diligent with your PT and tough it out. It sucks. Wish there was something positive to tell you, but that’s just the reality of your situation.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:42 pm to catfish 62
Had a 360 degree tear of the labrum. Going to hurt like shite when they force it back but fight through it or it will seize up. Keep moving the shoulder as much as possible to keep it loose. Sleeping was a pain in the arse as I’m a side sleeper
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:42 pm to catfish 62
It's not terribly pleasant, but listen to PT and do your home exercises. It will be months before it is 100%
ETA: I slept in a recliner my first couple of weeks. It was much easier and more comfortable than the bed at the time.
ETA: I slept in a recliner my first couple of weeks. It was much easier and more comfortable than the bed at the time.
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:43 pm to catfish 62
Never had shoulder surgery but I did have my elbow operated on in 2019 and I wasn’t 100% until at least a year after. I was convinced I’d never be fully healed but eventually I got there. Hopefully your recovery is quick and easy.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:44 pm to catfish 62
If you haven’t yet, get a recliner to sleep in. Makes a world of difference. I’m about 14 weeks out from two torn rotator cuff tendons and bicep, and couldn’t lay down to sleep for 3-4 weeks. Keep ahead of meds and ice it as much as possible. I used my ice machine 24/7 for about 10-12 days. It will get better. I am at about 85% mobility now, but still weak, but getting better daily.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:48 pm to nicklsu
Keep it moving. If it freezes it’s awful to get it loosened up again
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:51 pm to chris911guy
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ETA: I slept in a recliner my first couple of weeks. It was much easier and more comfortable than the bed at the time.
I’ve tried sleeping in the recliner we have and it’s not the best so it’s not super comfortable. When I lay down in the bed I’m with a few pillows, it is much more comfortable. Not sure if it’s bad for the shoulder or not since they tell you to sleep upright.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 9:57 pm to catfish 62
Sleep upright (I used a study buddy type pillow along with my regular ones) in the sling for a few weeks.
Move to a recliner for the day.
Get a water cooled sling if you haven’t already (expensive but insurance paid for mine and was a game changer)
Do EVERTYTHING at home the PT tells you to….even the ball on the wall exercise. They suck, but you want to be at 100% in 9 months, not 90 at 12 months and for the rest of your life.
Also, don’t worry about some of the days where you don’t see crazy improvement on the degrees of angle measurement. You’ll get there.
Oh, careful in public….even with a sling/waist strap on, you will quickly realize how many times people come up to you and grab/touch/tap your shoulder…just out of habit
And finally….do EVERYTHING the PT says, I really mean it this time
Move to a recliner for the day.
Get a water cooled sling if you haven’t already (expensive but insurance paid for mine and was a game changer)
Do EVERTYTHING at home the PT tells you to….even the ball on the wall exercise. They suck, but you want to be at 100% in 9 months, not 90 at 12 months and for the rest of your life.
Also, don’t worry about some of the days where you don’t see crazy improvement on the degrees of angle measurement. You’ll get there.
Oh, careful in public….even with a sling/waist strap on, you will quickly realize how many times people come up to you and grab/touch/tap your shoulder…just out of habit
And finally….do EVERYTHING the PT says, I really mean it this time
This post was edited on 12/7/22 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:01 pm to catfish 62
Dad had rotator cuff surgery and a bicep reattached. He wasn't 100% for a year at least. Recovery sucked, he said it was worse than spinal fusion and heart bypass surgery.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:05 pm to catfish 62
Smoke weed...problem solved and your welcome
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:08 pm to catfish 62
I had shoulder surgery last Wednesday, but just to shave down clavicle and clean out calcium deposits in rotator cuff and labrum.
I get stitches out tomorrow and start PT on Friday, but have decent use of my arm with little pain - mostly just soreness.
Best of luck in your recovery!
I get stitches out tomorrow and start PT on Friday, but have decent use of my arm with little pain - mostly just soreness.
Best of luck in your recovery!
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:08 pm to catfish 62
I had a torn bicep tendon and muscle relaxers helped me sleep. My problem was the freaking brace I had to wear. You poor soul!! I can only imagine what you're going through!! Best wishes for a speedy recovery my friend!
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:11 pm to catfish 62
February will be 2 years since mine. Had to have my bicep tendon relocated and a bone spur shaved down. And a partially torn labrum. Recovery was rough but stick to your PT 110% and do extra at home. Took about 15 months to be back at the same strength I was before. I was back in the gym at 5 months after surgery and I worked my arse off to get back where I was.
The worst part for me was that we had the ice storm the week after surgery and I was stuck inside unable to get out and enjoy it. Sleeping was tough at first. I spent the 1st month in the recliner but got used to it after a couple days.
The worst part for me was that we had the ice storm the week after surgery and I was stuck inside unable to get out and enjoy it. Sleeping was tough at first. I spent the 1st month in the recliner but got used to it after a couple days.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:15 pm to IT_Dawg
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Oh, careful in public….even with a sling/waist strap on, you will quickly realize how many times people come up to you and grab/touch/tap your shoulder…just out of habit
I loved having my sling on it public. In crowded places people would move out of the way to let me through. I even wore it when I didn’t need to for the added convenience
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:19 pm to bakersman
Ha…was at a restaurant last weekend and some old guy literally looks at my sling and then pats that arm and says hello.
I winced a little, but the dude had no clue. My wife and I just looked at each other and shook our heads.
I winced a little, but the dude had no clue. My wife and I just looked at each other and shook our heads.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:24 pm to catfish 62
Depends on age. I was 57 when I had my shoulder done. Was in recliner 6 weeks before I was able to sleep in bed all night. Son was 24 when he had his. Slept in bed in less than 2 weeks. PT sucks, just grind through it….occasional deep tissue massage of shoulder/neck is awesome after PT
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:26 pm to catfish 62
I’ve had both of mine worked on and need to do the left shoulder again. Think I’m gonna hold out and just replace the damn thing. Arthritis in that joint was pretty bad.
Got a buddy a month or so into recovery from rotator cuff surgery. It’s kicking his arse. But as others have mentioned, follow PT orders. I didn’t on right shoulder and it’s not pretty when they have to break that scar tissue up to get mobility back. I would try to pin my shoulder in comfortable location and go to sleep. But as soon as you move, you’re wide awake. Read ITs post and then read it again. Best advice.
Got a buddy a month or so into recovery from rotator cuff surgery. It’s kicking his arse. But as others have mentioned, follow PT orders. I didn’t on right shoulder and it’s not pretty when they have to break that scar tissue up to get mobility back. I would try to pin my shoulder in comfortable location and go to sleep. But as soon as you move, you’re wide awake. Read ITs post and then read it again. Best advice.
Posted on 12/7/22 at 10:30 pm to catfish 62
Oh it sucks. I had a SLAP tear and the labrum was 100% torn and a bicep tendonesis. Recovery lasted years really. Now 13 years later it's so fricked up with tears and arthritis that I can't throw a ball 10 yards.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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