Recent content by Jimmyb001

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    Knee Replacement Question

    Great to see the robotics comment. My surgeon that will be doing it when I decide to do it uses robotics.
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    Knee Replacement Question

    Thanks so much everyone! Love all the feedback!
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    Knee Replacement Question

    Good Evening, I'm being told by my ortho that I need a full knee replacement. Torn ACL and Meniscus looks like hamburger (second time for both), it's all a mess. My question is this, for anyone that is in a working band playing 1 to 2 nights a week, 3 sets a night, how long did it take...
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    Rotator Cuff Surgery

    Hey all, Thanks so much for all the GREAT feedback. I'm worried and encouraged at the same time! Talked to my PT today about recovery and gearing towards range of motion what it would take to get back to playing and he's going to take care of me. I was very vague with my question, for that...
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    Rotator Cuff Surgery

    UGH! With what I need done, I was told by my Dr. that I'd be in a sling for about a month. PT starting in week 2. What you describe is terrible compared to what I was told. I have to talk with my Dr. again. LOL Sorry you went through that.
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    Rotator Cuff Surgery

    Thanks so much for the response. I will definitely look into acupuncture. I had a surgical consult with my MRI results and I do have 2 tears. The Dr recommended surgery before they tear gets any larger. Well see. Time to do some homework, :) Jim
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    Rotator Cuff Surgery

    Good Evening All, Has anyone had rotator cuff surgery? If so, how long did it take before you were able to start gigging / playing again? Thanks, Jim