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#21
Surgery went well. Way quicker than expected. I'm still on nerve block so no major pain. Though I took my first round of pan killer as recommended to be ahead of the pain.

Dr. Said I should totally be able to play on sling. I think I can. I have a show Sunday afternoon but have a sub bass player. I'll be singing a few tunes.


Oh hydrocodone and miles Davis..... Hmmmm I'm a light weight lol.
 
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Fxpmusic said:
Surgery went well. Way quicker than expected. I'm still on nerve block so no major pain. Though I took my first round of pan killer as recommended to be ahead of the pain.

Dr. Said I should totally be able to play on sling. I think I can. I have a show Sunday afternoon but have a sub bass player. I'll be singing a few tunes.


Oh hydrocodone and miles Davis..... Hmmmm I'm a light weight lol.
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Easy on that hydrocodone.....Use as little as you can get away with....Trust me!...:)
 
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Have both rotator cuffs slightly torn for about 25+ years now. Learned what I can't do, such as when I tried to reach back and put the top up on my brother's '96 Miata. Not enough leverage, and too proud or stupid to realize that. I got it done, but for the next 2 days I couldn't move my left arm much. Certainly couldn't raise it straight in front of me to even shoulder level.

Doctors said surgery would help, but if it wasn't bothering me much they would advise against it.

I have had ACL surgeries in both knees (one twice), and all I can tell you is to do everything your physical therapist tells you, and nothing they tell you not to. When I had my first one, I was a high school varsity wrestler, and the No Pain, No Gain attitude was there in full force. Prolonged my recovery by about 50% (or more).

Since then I've learned to take medical professionals advice.
 
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jaybones said:
Have both rotator cuffs slightly torn for about 25+ years now. Learned what I can't do, such as when I tried to reach back and put the top up on my brother's '96 Miata. Not enough leverage, and too proud or stupid to realize that. I got it done, but for the next 2 days I couldn't move my left arm much. Certainly couldn't raise it straight in front of me to even shoulder level.

Doctors said surgery would help, but if it wasn't bothering me much they would advise against it.

I have had ACL surgeries in both knees (one twice), and all I can tell you is to do everything your physical therapist tells you, and nothing they tell you not to. When I had my first one, I was a high school varsity wrestler, and the No Pain, No Gain attitude was there in full force. Prolonged my recovery by about 50% (or more).

Since then I've learned to take medical professionals advice.
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This is the second one for me. First one was just to tighten ligaments at 18. I was apparently too flexible. This is a new injury according to the doctor. Pain was never an issue... It just liked to pop out of socket at any time :).
 
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Good luck with your recovery and +1 to Fat Freddy and jaybones advice.
My wife got a bit messed with her painkillers, was almost like rehab at home (all good now tho). I have followed physio directives to a tee (this time) and my post op (knee) went well.
 
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#31
I have a torn r/c and frayed labrum in my left, fretting, side. Besides playing bass I do a lot of rock and ice climbing as well as mountain biking! The best ortho around, at Main Medical, said fixing it would entail ~10 months recovery! I opted for a couple of rounds of physical therapy to strengthen it and now I go to the he gym 5x a week. It made a HUGE difference. No way I want to go through that at 68! That said, having been through sone other surgeries, how you apply yourself in p/t will absolutely determine your level of success. Especially in terms of range of motion. And, do NOT overdo things! If you screw it up, there is a good chance of they can't fix it.

As others said, please be very cautious with the pain meds!!! The way many people get hung up is through pain meds that were prescribed legally through a surgery or accident. It's incredibly insidious, and up here in New England we have a very serious problem with addiction.

Good luck with it and I truly hope it gives you a very successful outcome.
 
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I will second the opinion about the ice water/compression. My son had rotator cuff/labrum surgery. He played baseball in high school and injured it playing. Didn't tell my wife and I until after his senior season. Had one of those ice water machines. Helped a bunch. That was 5 years ago, and he's been playing a lot of softball since. Heal up quick!
 
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climber said:
I have a torn r/c and frayed labrum in my left, fretting, side. Besides playing bass I do a lot of rock and ice climbing as well as mountain biking! The best ortho around, at Main Medical, said fixing it would entail ~10 months recovery! I opted for a couple of rounds of physical therapy to strengthen it and now I go to the he gym 5x a week. It made a HUGE difference. No way I want to go through that at 68! That said, having been through sone other surgeries, how you apply yourself in p/t will absolutely determine your level of success. Especially in terms of range of motion. And, do NOT overdo things! If you screw it up, there is a good chance of they can't fix it.

As others said, please be very cautious with the pain meds!!! The way many people get hung up is through pain meds that were prescribed legally through a surgery or accident. It's incredibly insidious, and up here in New England we have a very serious problem with addiction.

Good luck with it and I truly hope it gives you a very successful outcome.
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Since my shoulder was detachable (seriously, last dislocation happened sitting on a couch) surgery was inevitable :/.

I fully plan on taking super easy and consistent with therapy.
 
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skot71 said:
I will second the opinion about the ice water/compression. My son had rotator cuff/labrum surgery. He played baseball in high school and injured it playing. Didn't tell my wife and I until after his senior season. Had one of those ice water machines. Helped a bunch. That was 5 years ago, and he's been playing a lot of softball since. Heal up quick!
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Doctor for some reason didn't opt for one. And apparently insurance doesn't cover it (which really didn't matter to me). I'm asking when we talk today.
 
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