Medical Advise - Front Shoulder

Do yourself a favor and see if you can speed up getting the next MRI. Waiting another 2 weeks is brutal on the mind not to mention the thought of scheduling surgery next. Google all your test results to understand your injuries and what's involved with the surgery and the PT. If the tears are legit and large enough - they fill in with scar tissue if not repaired with surgery and you could permanently loose range of motion. Ask your doc about that if surgery is recommended and what would happen long term if you didn't have surgery.

I had surgery on the 2 upper shoulder tendons and bicep 2 summers ago. Everything is arthroscopic now so minor incisions and surgery is quick - you're in/out in a few hours. Shoulders heal very slowly for whatever reason and the PT process is slow to progress. If you do need surgery - do the PT everyday if you want to get back to 100% - and you will. Continue to exercise and stretch well past the PT period to restore that last little bit of strength and motion. It sounds like you're young and that's a huge benefit to quick recovery. Sure hope you don't need surgery but go into this with as much info as you can. Knowing what to expect kind of prepares you mentally for the road ahead if surgery is needed.

 

Oh man kanman sorry to hear!

That’s really ng! Sounds really serious, I would get some more dr options before making any moves obviously like you mentioned...

Hope you’ll able to get back in the water soon

 

Did all this happen from pulling your dad's suitcase from a trunk?

Sounds like it triggered a pre-existing condition

 

That's some scary shit!

I never went to the doctor...but, my shoulder was so effed up, I'm pretty sure he would've told me i needed surgery. Healed up by itself...just took forever.

 

If it’s not arthritic, your alright. They can fix what’s messed up. Like I said, I have SLAP at both sides but they won’t repair it because the joint is bone on bone arthritic - stemless replacements for me. Just depends on how long I want to deal with pain and lack of mobility. You are nowhere near there so chin up Sunny Jim, and that rehab time is totally based on YOU and the work you put in. If it’s repairs coming, then go see a PT for PRE-surgery excercises to build the joint up before they do the work. From first hand experience, it makes a huge difference in your rehab and outcome overall.
You can be back at it in half that time or less depending on those factors. I’m living proof.


That and I’m also proof that there IS a missing link

 

You will. Seriously, the pre strengthening is key and your young and have to be in decent shape so you’ll come out even better. And that’s IF it’s a repair situation. A good PT will have it back and stronger than before if you want it and work for it. You’ve got good options and good outlooks Mano - and as you see, we all can sympathize because we all have the same fears to an extent.
Tell you what - I’m betting I get to share waves with you this summer; bet?

 

It's definitely a lot to take in and accept mentally and you'll go through some highs and lows but you'll come out of this with a better understanding how to care for and heal your body. The PT process is pretty amazing and you can learn lot about how to strengthen yourself. I went to a PT center that was pretty big and busy. Seeing lots of people with similar or worse problems helped a lot and kept me motivated - seeing the same faces each time helps. Plus there was always a few good looking girls.

The odd side to this whole recovery process is that life seemed to get less stressful. I wasn't checking the weather or surf forcasts, wasn't bringing my board to work or worrying about sneaking out early. You just ignore surf related stuff for a few months- exercise lots and get in great shape. And then the day comes when the doc clears you for resuming normal activity - the stoke level is off the scale when that comes.

 

Good luck man, I hope it all goes well and you're good as new, in the meantime, I recommend smoking a ton of herb.

 

Good luck dude... "Life is gonna happen" is the right attitude. No sense in stressing over sh!t you can't change. Focus on rehab

 

Bummer dude. My commisseuries. I will get you two on the next session. At least you’ll be back in time for hurricane season.
Cyborg. Ask them to put in some carbon fiber.

 

What the f*** are you doing to yourself?? Why all the injuries?
Take it easy man....life is too short to limp through it.

 

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis kanman. Like you said, life is gonna happen and its best to move forward and tackle each step in getting better. Some things that will make your life more comfortable - find a comfortable reclining chair, borrow one if you have too. You can't really lie flat after the surgery for about 6 weeks so this is gonna be your bed. Talk to the doc about this and get some suggestions. Toss the left over pain killers once the pain subsides - don't use them to help you sleep - buy over the counter sleep aids. Stay active. Get into hiking and long brisk walking to keep your lower body strong after the surgery. They won't let you run or ride a bike - if you trip or fall your gonna extend your bad arm and tear everything again. Find access to a pool. Being able to take the sling off and let your arm float in the water is the best feeling and really relaxes everything. Highly recommend that. Most important - do the all the therapy exercises they tell you to do at home. It's a very slow progression to recover strength and mobility but you'll get it all back. Best of luck to you in your recovery!

 

Best wishes on a good recovery. You are in your prime, so do the work and also eat very well for a speedy recovery. Pineapple and other whole foods that reduce inflammation should be incorporated into your routine. Keep the stoke alive, you'll be back in the water shredding waves soon.