@JenniSa don't despair, this is fairly common. I did too! I was overusing my good shoulder to compensate for not having both arms to do common things. When I became more mindful of the additional stress I was adding on my shoulder, it felt better. My involved shoulder finally had less pain as well, so I noticed more good shoulder pain more. I know I have a Supraspinatus tear in my good shoulder, but it's not nearly as significant as my involved shoulder. I am confident that taking it easy on my good shoulder in recovery and then strengthening it once I was allowed to by my healthcare team, will help me prevent having ANOTHER shoulder surgery. You are early in your recovery, so just be mindful of that additional load you're putting on it now. Once you get to the stage you can strengthen your involved shoulder, work on that good shoulder as well. Let's stay out of surgery for a second time!
I'm from Germany and happen to come across your video. Had my surgery last year Dezember and still today it haven't got better. Instead even worst than before the surgery. Watching this is giving me hope because I just cannot find myself at 29 years not having the opportunity to train (weight lifting) again. The doctor is saying we should do another surgery and just happen to discover that I didn't even need a surgery at all because I had only an impingement. But I have to get out this state and I'm really grateful to see someone who successfully recover and can train properly again - this give me hope 🙏🏾
Hello Wei! I'm so sorry to hear you had difficulties with your surgery in December. I interviewed several different surgeons before deciding on who I would have do my shoulder surgery. I believe it makes a big difference to get the right surgeon. The one I chose does nothing but shoulder surgeries and I had a fantastic outcome. So yes, you should absolutely be able to achieve a great outcome and live a normal life, to include weight training. At 6 months I was back to normal weight training and at 1 year I was back to hitting the same weights I had before surgery, but I intentionally took it slow from months 6-12. Find the best healthcare team for you and stay positive, you will get there too!
Hi, how are you now? I also have an impingement and i don't know if I should go with surgery. Why did you go for the surgery in the first place? Will you do another one?
I really appreciate all your efforts documenting the rotator surgery journey. I borrowed a lot of your ideas and tips, and they really have helped me . Just seven days in, but doing well! Props to you, sir!
Wanted to let you know there is a subsequent amount of nformation on recovery. Your videos hold a better insight what to expect prior to surgery after surgery and recovery process from days to weeks. Your content is better and describes what to expect. Keep up on your recovery. I appreciate your content. Thank you i am now day 4 11.13.2022.
@vbBegin1957 THANK YOU SO MUCH! That is wonderful to hear. I made these videos to provide a real idea about recovery, so when others went through this process, they would be better equipped. I love reading comments from people who have really been helped by this content. I didn't see much like this before my surgery, so I thought it needed to exist. Thank you for your well wishes. My best wishes your recovery goes quickly and smoothly. Thanks again for your comments! ♥
I came across your videos as I am researching info for my upcoming rotator cuff surgery. What an outstanding presentation! I watched all the videos beginning to end and I'm left wondering how things are for you today. My hope is you are well. I appreciate the information and inspiration. I'm sure I'll be checking back to rewatch videos after I have my surgery. All my best to you and thank you!
Things are going well and I'm back to 100%. I'm so much better off after having the shoulder surgery. I was fortunate to have a great recovery. You are most welcome and I'm glad to hear the videos have helped you prepare for your upcoming surgery. Best wishes on your recovery!
I like this content involving the good shoulder as well. Im week 11 my physical therapist tells me that i dont need to work my good shoulder only the operated shoulder. I disagree with her. But i will still continue working both sides.
@Desi Bravo. Thank you! I'm surprised a physical therapist would say you don't need to work on your good shoulder. That makes no sense! I'm glad you disagree. You are definitely doing the right thing.
@rohgren I'm glad the videos have been helpful! If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm happy to help. Sending good vibes for your surgery and Merry Christmas!
Hi, How are you now doing with the shoulder surgery, as its been 2 years. Do you feel it like before injury. May be small video on this would help. I have watched all your videos and its helpful in understanding the rehab. Thank you for producing the videos.
Hello so how long did it take you to get back to the weights, activity you were doing before surgery ? I am scheduled in just over a week and hope to good and ready to go by end of April... Thoughts and thanks...The videos are helpful.. Hopefully things are great now that its been 2 years.
It took about 6 months to do most movements I was doing before at lighter capacity. My surgeon asked me to wait for 1 year before I did the same things I had done prior to surgery. Tendon healing takes a long time. I waited. After 12 months I was back to doing everything I did prior to surgery. Things are awesome now. I'm stronger and no pain.
Working both shoulders simultaneously during recovery had the added benefit of giving that good shoulder a "tune-up". That was important for me to help with return to sport.
In 10 days I have rotator cuff and bicep tendon repair on my right arm. I have been following your videos and I can't wait to get this behind me. I'm a FIT, 65 year-old, combat veteran and laying low will be difficult. In one year I will have had 2 hip replacement surgeries and now my shoulder surgery. I pray this is my last surgery. I'm looking for hope that I will come back from all of this stronger, better, faster, more mobile and flexible. A tall order I know. I find hope through your videos. I can't wait to see you back in the crossfit box getting your beast on! I can motivate myself to go harder. How do I motivate myself to slow down, recover, go lighter and heal? What can I do to keep fit and not get fat and lazy through all of this?
Hi Kent Ryan! I'm so sorry to hear about all the surgeries. That's a lot for a lifetime, much less for one year! I am glad to hear you are a FIT 65 year-old, most cannot say that. Shoulder surgery is a long recovery, but you can absolutely come back out of it stronger, better, faster, and even more mobile. Most of my flexibility has increased post surgery, but it took time to get there. Mostly I'm glad to hear the videos are giving you hope. I was hardcore into working out often prior to surgery. Getting my brain to slow down and go lighter has definitely been the hard. Not doing what I'm used to has been the hardest part. What helped me is understanding the tendon healing process. That way I knew why I had to take it easy and not risk that repair. If a repair fails, you are in a world of hurt for at least another year and a second surgery because most surgeons won't operate until at least a year has passed. Understanding that taking it easy meant that repair would definitely heal, meant my long-term health was being almost guaranteed. I took the approach of going slower would give my repairs the time they needed to heal, so I could be back at a more vigorous lifestyle once again. I have several videos on the channel on what I did. Those should be safe for most people. Check them out. Mostly things like riding a stationary bike, walking, walking upstairs, hollow holds, sit-ups (later), LIGHT single arm movements with the good arm, air squats, etc. It's wasn't much, but it was something. I hope that helps and I hope to be putting out updated videos showing my progress, which will hopefully help give you even more hope. Hint: I'm doing well. Best wishes to you and your recovery.
As usual your videos are super useful and so practical. I have my first surgery (failed) 2019 and sexond one 3 months back. During this period it's all my left hand doing everything primarily. Off kate last 8-9 months , I am having pain radiating from neck and going till wrist. As per my PT , its compensation pain.
@Sanghamitra Das thank you! I have always loved your enthusiasm and positivity. I appreciate it even more knowing this is your 2nd time around with shoulder surgery. I didn't expect how much more of a strain I would put on that good shoulder either. I too had some surrounding issues. The good news, is those things are getting better, the more I can use my involved arm normally. I plan to put out another video soon. Apologies for not putting them out weekly as I was. I will still continue to put out more content, which I'm hopeful will be helpful. Keep up the work and you will be there soon!
I really appreciate your dedication into doing these videos! Thank you! I am in week 1 after my supraspinatus + biceps surgery. Your videos encourage me and I hope that I don't stress myself too much with the progress and i now know i have to be patient. I am 33 years old and did gymnastics and do crossfit now. I would be interested to know how you are doing today as some time has passed since your last videos. Are you doing snatches, HSPU, MUs etc... again? I can't imagine an active life without this sort of sports 😢 Regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭
You are most welcome. I made the videos for people exactly like you. The good news is I am now completely pain free and doing all movements CrossFit can throw at me including Snatches, Jerks, RMU, BMU, Thrusters, HSPUs, etc. Now my left shoulder, which didn’t bother me before isn’t doing as well as my recovered shoulder. Not enough to require surgery though. So yes, I had a great recovery. The only thing I would do different not to have distal clavicular resection done. I don’t believe it was necessary and it has caused a few minor issues. Best wishes with your recovery!
@@livelongerlivestronger Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it. I also want to give an update for anyone who is at the beginning of the surgery. My surgery was exactly 3 months ago now. The first 6 weeks simply suck. You have to get through it. But i worked my butt off and did the physio exercises very diligently. What can I say, after 7 weeks I was able to drive again and had my life back and after only 2 months I had almost full range of motion. At the moment it's about being able to put load on the shoulder again. Two weeks ago I started attending CrossFit classes again. It's important to say here. Talk to your doctor, physio and CF coach. I am very lucky that our coach has a lot of experience in the area of recovery. Never train into the pain and don't do anything on your own. I always discuss with my physio which movements are acceptable and can be integrated into training. If you have any doubts about a movement, don't do it for the time being. From all the conversations, I can say that it will take at least another 3 months until I can train “normally” again and start to increase the weights, and another 3 months until full weight-bearing is possible again. Above all, it is a mental game.... It takes soooo much patience but I keep at it. Try to visualize your progress and not what is not working yet. It's hard but it's worth being patient. In terms of nutrition, I would like to add that I have concentrated on consuming 2g/kg of protein per day. I also took omega 3, collagen and vitamin C to help my tendons heal. I believe that this has contributed enormously to my speedy recovery (ROM). But of course I have no reference. Talk to your doctor about it. On that note...good luck with the recovery guys!
Hello I'm finding your shoulder repair video series to be very helpful. I'm going to get surgery in 10 days. I wondered if you were going to do any new updates since you did a great job with your prior videos.
I’m glad to hear the videos have been helpful. I keep getting that request and have been hoping to get the time to make more videos. The past several were taking a minimum of 4 hours or 2 hours for every minute of video.
I’m at week two right now, and just had my first physical therapy appointment. Your videos are helpful in helping me understand this surgery and recovery. How old were you at the time of surgery?
Excellent Video !! Very educational. I watched some of your other videos was your Tenodesis surgery done fully arthroscopic ?? Sometimes referred to as High in the groove Tenodesis. Also It’s obvious you are doing all your exercises with proper form .. Time under tension might I ask ??? Can you comment on if any exercises feel different on your “TENODESIS” arm as compared to your other arm ?? Pull-down, back row exercises, rear delt,biceps curls etc.etc. ? ? ? Thanks for your advise and information. I had a neighbor who was a text book example of hitting the genetic lottery very Lean low body fat injured his first shoulder at 45 years old had a mini open Tenodesis had a good outcome roughly 5 years later he snapped the long head tendon on his other arm that Tenodesis was fully arthroscopic way up high. I wish I could have asked him but he retired moved to another country it’s like he went witness protection program 🧐
I’ve been prepping for my rotator cuff repair this Thursday. I recently found your videos and they’re very helpful! I just finished watching your “what to expect” after surgery video. I do feel a bit concerned that you experienced significant pain after typing on your phone a few days after surgery. I am currently a full-time graduate student and my surgeon assured me I would be able to type without issue and that I would not have to put school on hold. Do you think my surgeon’s optimism is misplaced?
I had rotator cuff surgery and a bicep repair 7 days ago. I have very little pain today overall (I was able to cut back on my pain meds today) and I've used my phone with my surgical arm, no pain. I would say as long as you keep your keyboard in the position where your arm naturally falls in your sling, you should be ok. I definitely would take the keyboard to meet the hand (around waist height), do not take your hand to meet the keyboard, or you could compromise the surgical site causing the sutures or anchors to dislodge. Maybe get a wireless bluetooth keyboard for school if you don't have one.
I was doing well with pain control and simply did more than I should have with my iPhone post surgery. I used dictation for those first two weeks which helped a ton. Later on, I also kept whatever device (iPhone, laptop, computer keyboard) I was typing on in a position to not elevate or stress my shoulder in any way. I also took small doses of any new activity or position to make sure it did not reintroduce pain. Basically, I kept my shoulder in a protected position to not compromise my repair and listened to my body. I was totally good when I did those two things. Hope that helps.
I intentionally waited longer than many do to make sure the healing was complete. My own personal goal was to start working back into the weights. I was doing at about a years time after surgery. I had an amazing outcome with this strategy.
Thanks for the videos. Just had my 6 month and last appointment with my surgeon following a massive rotator cuff tear and bicep tenodesis surgery. He said I “graduated” and was months ahead of schedule. Strength in my repaired shoulder is equal to or better than the other and have full range of motion. I rehab’d like a maniac and followed the doc’s and therapist’s instructions to the letter. At 61, I’m back to running 100 miles/week and doing PT on my own since December. My issue is unless I stretch and do range of motion reps daily, my shoulder is stiff. How long will this continue? Thanks again for the informative and motivational videos.
@D Holliday I'm glad to hear you are doing so well, that's awesome! You sound like me, do the hard work, be consistent, and not only get the results, but get them ahead of schedule! Kudos! I rehabbed like a maniac as well and it really does help. Running 100 miles a week is amazing for anyone, but stellar at 61. The stiffness is normal. It can take 18 months to 2 years for the collagen and elastin to fully recover after a surgery. When I had an ankle surgery 4 years ago, it took about 2 years for my ankle to feel completely normal again. I'm finding the same is true with my shoulder. Now at 8.5 months PO, it is feeling good, but I still do mobility almost daily to help make it move more efficiently. My shoulder continues to improve each month. I have a mobility routine and plan to put out additional videos to catch up progress post week 17 and current. This is a crazy busy time of the year. Apologies for slacking on my videos. I do plan to update them soon. Keep up the great work with your recovery!
Hi Love the videos, will we be seeing any current updates, it's been a couple of years since you have posted videos, would love to see where you are at today, thanks
Hi Andrew! I was recently diagnosed with a small, full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and going to have surgery to repair it, as well as the bicep tenodesis. I am 42 and have been active my entire life including weight lifting, baseball, and volleyball (probably the reason for this all). I had a couple questions about your process physically and mentally. Is there a way to contact you to ask a few questions? If not I completely understand and can post here.
Hey kiamhongchong7521! I'm doing very well. Shoulder is without pain and I have really good range of motion. I plan to put out a video in the future to provide some additional details, but overall I'm great!
Hi how you doing I had my bicep tenodesis and supraspinatus post op 9 months. Try to get my bicep strong but get cramps. How yours came along do you experience bicep cramps? Your feedback is well appreciated
I’m doing really well now. I did experience some bicep cramping but it was mostly in my upper forearm. I worked in very targeted stretching for my forearm which helped a ton. Today I’m totally 100%.
shoulder" also has a torn rotator and labrum😢. It's been rough to say the least. I am 17 weeks post op and my other will be done after the 10 month mark.
The only thing I would ask the surgeon is to not do the distal clavicular resection. I believe all would have been well without it. Post surgery I could feel my clavicle in a slightly different position. My sternoclavicular notch is now a few millimeters higher than it used to be. When I do power cleans, sometimes it hits that section of my clavicle and makes it a bit sore. When I put my arm over my head really quickly, like rebounding in basketball, or doing a GHD sit-up, I get movement and clicking in my clavicle. No pain, just some discomfort after power cleans at times. It feels “off”, weird. I don’t think that procedure was necessary for me. If I didn’t work out and wasn’t active, it wouldn’t bother me.
I’m going through this now . I just assume that the good shoulder is not used to working on its own. I try to do the least I can and use my lower body more
Hi Brad! I recommend checking out the other videos on the channel, such as week, eight and week 11. I know it’s past six weeks for you now, but at six weeks post op, it is normal to have achy feelings and discomfort. Especially during sleeping. As you have probably already experience, things get better over time. Hope your recovery has gone well.
I know making update videos are time consuming. I wanted to know if you have any re-tear concerns being two years out from surgery. I read an alarming medical journal entry about re-tear rates being as high as 20% to 91%, depending on the initial integrity of the repaired tendon.
I have no concerns like that. The reason is during my recovery I learned to be much more cognizant of and how to take good care of my shoulder health for longevity. I’m now doing better than before surgery.
@@livelongerlivestronger Thanks for replying. I'm doing the same (8 weeks post op from full thickness supraspinatus repair, bicep tenodesis, and labrum repair). Learning so much from my PT who also teaches the physical therapy program at USC. I specifically sought out a sports medicine expert as to not repeat the same mistakes as before. So far, so good with little pain.
I also sought out a sports medicine DPT and it was super helpful. I too learned a ton. You’re moving in the right direction. Glad to read you are doing well.
I’m curious - now that a year has passed, how much of your weight lifting ability has returned, on movements that involve the supraspinatus? (For example: lateral and front raises, bench press, shrugs, push-ups, etc.) I hope you’re doing well.
@dustyfeller My shoulder is better than it was prior to surgery. I have not felt any limitations on strength. In fact, my involved shoulder performs better than my "good" shoulder. Their roles have reversed. If I had to do it all over again, I would NOT opted for the Distal Clavicular resection. I do have some issues because that was done. I plan to make a video in the future to explain it. I'm doing great. Thank you!
Thanks for the videos! I have surgery in a month. I also had this question about what can be done. Hoping to get back to bicep curls and bench press sometime in the future. Thanks again for all the information!
@@davidgrear7020 You are most welcome! I'm glad the videos have helped. I got back to bicep curls, bench presses, and every other CrossFit movement I had been doing before, but this time without the pain. It isn't perfect, but it's been FAR better after surgery. Be patient, consistent with your therapy, don't rush it, and you will be there too!
Great, thanks for the encouragement. Just one other question. My doctor is recommending stem cell where they take it from your bone and inject in the shoulder to help with the healing and get rid of arthritis. Did you have that done or heard of that? Not sure yet if I want to add that in. Thanks.
I am 5 Days post bisep tenodesis and labrum repair when I get up from bed sometimes I hear and feel pop in my shoulder is it normal ? And when we start desk work like studying?
Popping and clicking can be normal. Desk work for me started around week 6 and was more normal by week 12. We all vary though. Watch from the week 10 video through 14. It gives a lot of that info. Here is a good one for you. ua-cam.com/video/snDvyXMCctU/v-deo.html
@@livelongerlivestronger sir mine is left hand right one (good one ) I use to write when will be able to sit without discomfort standing feels best sitting and laying back makes me uncomfortable
Hi. When would you say you were able to do all CrossFit movements without restrictions? Can you do all the Olympics lifts again? How about the gymnastics? kipping, butterfly, etc..
It was 1 year for me, but my surgeon and I played it very conservatively. We were both thinking long-term. That strategy has paid off well. Yes, I can do 100% of all CrossFit movements. BMU, RMU, Kipping PU, HSPU, Cleans, Jerks, Snatches. I have consciously not done heavy snatches, but it's never really been my lift. It's not a limitation of my shoulder in any way. I've pushed new PRs with everything else.
@@Albartdeguzman I Rx'd some things and scaled others. I'm 56 and before surgery could deadlift 450 lbs 1rm, but from 6 months to 12 months post surgery, I worked my way back to that 450 lbs. I used this strategy with other lifts like bench press, overhead press, push presses, thrusters, cleans, jerks, etc. I did move my back and front squats up more quickly because I didn't need to wait to move those back up. Another example, I could do 30 kipping pull-ups and about 8 bar muscle-ups unbroken pre-surgery, but worked my way up from banded strict to strict around the 6 month mark, then kept strict until about month 12 post-surgery, then started banded bar and ring muscle ups at that one-year mark, working into full bar and ring muscle ups the next few months. I was unrestricted at month 6 on most things like burpees, pushups, any leg movements, box jumps, kettlebell swings, sled pushes/pulls, any concept 2 machine, echo bike, assault runner, etc. The basic concept was to not stress my shoulder repair right away. To me, my surgeon, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, we agreed that I had a super successful surgery and would be able to return to sport 100%, but there was no need to rush it. The process of tendon healing takes 12-24 months to be 100%. I could still workout and be in great shape with lighter weights and non-dynamic movements. I didn't want to risk going all out on a repair that was 80-90% strength. There was just no need for me to do that, so I took my time and my result has been outstanding. No pain at all, none. I have been hitting PRs again on heavy weights and many dynamic movements.
@Vanessa Alindogan Hello! Yes, I am quite well. I apologize for not releasing any videos updates recently. This part of the year becomes crazy for me with two full-time jobs and coaching a girls comp basketball team. I haven't had time to make more videos. Each of the last 8 videos took me about 20-25 hours to make. I do plan to put out some updates in the coming weeks/months when things start slowing down again. So yes, I will definitely give updates on recovery and pick up where I left off. Thanks for checking in on me and I'm glad the videos have been helpful!
@@livelongerlivestronger That’s good to know. I thought something bad has happened and you went on depression and stopped making vidoes. Sometimes when I’m in pain, i will go on depression, thinking that I retear my repair or ruined it. Sending you regards. And hoping to hear from you soon from your videos.😊
@@valindogan I do plan to start making videos again in the next month or so, hopefully sooner. I will give updates on progress and more tips. Don't worry, there are a LOT of ups and downs in shoulder surgery recovery. Just know, that's totally normal. Keep pushing, following your healthcare team's instructions, and being consistent. That's how you will eventually be better than ever.
@Branden Valente Hi Branden. This is a crazy time of the year for me, but I do plan to put out updates on my progress and continue helping others. The short answer is I'm doing well. I hope to show you in videos soon.
I'm only one week post op and already having pain in my other shoulder.
@JenniSa don't despair, this is fairly common. I did too! I was overusing my good shoulder to compensate for not having both arms to do common things. When I became more mindful of the additional stress I was adding on my shoulder, it felt better. My involved shoulder finally had less pain as well, so I noticed more good shoulder pain more. I know I have a Supraspinatus tear in my good shoulder, but it's not nearly as significant as my involved shoulder. I am confident that taking it easy on my good shoulder in recovery and then strengthening it once I was allowed to by my healthcare team, will help me prevent having ANOTHER shoulder surgery.
You are early in your recovery, so just be mindful of that additional load you're putting on it now. Once you get to the stage you can strengthen your involved shoulder, work on that good shoulder as well. Let's stay out of surgery for a second time!
My other shoulder hurts because I need the same surgery as I did on the other side. 😢
I'm from Germany and happen to come across your video. Had my surgery last year Dezember and still today it haven't got better. Instead even worst than before the surgery. Watching this is giving me hope because I just cannot find myself at 29 years not having the opportunity to train (weight lifting) again. The doctor is saying we should do another surgery and just happen to discover that I didn't even need a surgery at all because I had only an impingement. But I have to get out this state and I'm really grateful to see someone who successfully recover and can train properly again - this give me hope 🙏🏾
Hello Wei! I'm so sorry to hear you had difficulties with your surgery in December. I interviewed several different surgeons before deciding on who I would have do my shoulder surgery. I believe it makes a big difference to get the right surgeon. The one I chose does nothing but shoulder surgeries and I had a fantastic outcome. So yes, you should absolutely be able to achieve a great outcome and live a normal life, to include weight training. At 6 months I was back to normal weight training and at 1 year I was back to hitting the same weights I had before surgery, but I intentionally took it slow from months 6-12. Find the best healthcare team for you and stay positive, you will get there too!
Hi, how are you now? I also have an impingement and i don't know if I should go with surgery. Why did you go for the surgery in the first place? Will you do another one?
I really appreciate all your efforts documenting the rotator surgery journey. I borrowed a lot of your ideas and tips, and they really have helped me . Just seven days in, but doing well! Props to you, sir!
Had surgery on Jan 16. My good shoulder started hurting recently but including it in my PT routine is helping.
The same thing happened for me, I’m glad it’s working for you too!
Wanted to let you know there is a subsequent amount of nformation on recovery.
Your videos hold a better insight what to expect prior to surgery after surgery and recovery process from days to weeks.
Your content is better and describes what to expect. Keep up on your recovery.
I appreciate your content. Thank you i am now day 4 11.13.2022.
@vbBegin1957 THANK YOU SO MUCH! That is wonderful to hear. I made these videos to provide a real idea about recovery, so when others went through this process, they would be better equipped. I love reading comments from people who have really been helped by this content. I didn't see much like this before my surgery, so I thought it needed to exist. Thank you for your well wishes. My best wishes your recovery goes quickly and smoothly. Thanks again for your comments! ♥
I came across your videos as I am researching info for my upcoming rotator cuff surgery. What an outstanding presentation! I watched all the videos beginning to end and I'm left wondering how things are for you today. My hope is you are well. I appreciate the information and inspiration. I'm sure I'll be checking back to rewatch videos after I have my surgery. All my best to you and thank you!
Things are going well and I'm back to 100%. I'm so much better off after having the shoulder surgery. I was fortunate to have a great recovery. You are most welcome and I'm glad to hear the videos have helped you prepare for your upcoming surgery. Best wishes on your recovery!
Thank you! Your videos have really helped me deal with my right shoulder surgery 😊🙏🏼
You are welcome. That’s great to hear! Best wishes on your recovery.
Would love to see an update….18 months after surgery? Thanks for your videos…
JennilynESS, I plan to put out an update in hopefully the near future. I'm glad the videos have been helpful, you are most welcome.
I like this content involving the good shoulder as well. Im week 11 my physical therapist tells me that i dont need to work my good shoulder only the operated shoulder. I disagree with her. But i will still continue working both sides.
@Desi Bravo. Thank you! I'm surprised a physical therapist would say you don't need to work on your good shoulder. That makes no sense! I'm glad you disagree. You are definitely doing the right thing.
Thanks for the videos. I have biceps tendonesis surgery schedule on 19 Jan. Your videos are helpful to know what to expect.
@rohgren I'm glad the videos have been helpful! If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm happy to help. Sending good vibes for your surgery and Merry Christmas!
Hi, How are you now doing with the shoulder surgery, as its been 2 years. Do you feel it like before injury. May be small video on this would help. I have watched all your videos and its helpful in understanding the rehab. Thank you for producing the videos.
I have a great outcome. My shoulder is pain free and I am living a completely normal and active life. I do hope to make an updated video.
Hello so how long did it take you to get back to the weights, activity you were doing before surgery ? I am scheduled in just over a week and hope to good and ready to go by end of April... Thoughts and thanks...The videos are helpful.. Hopefully things are great now that its been 2 years.
It took about 6 months to do most movements I was doing before at lighter capacity. My surgeon asked me to wait for 1 year before I did the same things I had done prior to surgery. Tendon healing takes a long time. I waited. After 12 months I was back to doing everything I did prior to surgery. Things are awesome now. I'm stronger and no pain.
So far I don't have any pain in my good shoulder but it make sense if you start having pain.
Working both shoulders simultaneously during recovery had the added benefit of giving that good shoulder a "tune-up". That was important for me to help with return to sport.
@@livelongerlivestronger thank you again.
In 10 days I have rotator cuff and bicep tendon repair on my right arm. I have been following your videos and I can't wait to get this behind me. I'm a FIT, 65 year-old, combat veteran and laying low will be difficult. In one year I will have had 2 hip replacement surgeries and now my shoulder surgery. I pray this is my last surgery. I'm looking for hope that I will come back from all of this stronger, better, faster, more mobile and flexible. A tall order I know. I find hope through your videos. I can't wait to see you back in the crossfit box getting your beast on! I can motivate myself to go harder. How do I motivate myself to slow down, recover, go lighter and heal? What can I do to keep fit and not get fat and lazy through all of this?
Hi Kent Ryan! I'm so sorry to hear about all the surgeries. That's a lot for a lifetime, much less for one year! I am glad to hear you are a FIT 65 year-old, most cannot say that. Shoulder surgery is a long recovery, but you can absolutely come back out of it stronger, better, faster, and even more mobile. Most of my flexibility has increased post surgery, but it took time to get there.
Mostly I'm glad to hear the videos are giving you hope. I was hardcore into working out often prior to surgery. Getting my brain to slow down and go lighter has definitely been the hard. Not doing what I'm used to has been the hardest part.
What helped me is understanding the tendon healing process. That way I knew why I had to take it easy and not risk that repair. If a repair fails, you are in a world of hurt for at least another year and a second surgery because most surgeons won't operate until at least a year has passed.
Understanding that taking it easy meant that repair would definitely heal, meant my long-term health was being almost guaranteed. I took the approach of going slower would give my repairs the time they needed to heal, so I could be back at a more vigorous lifestyle once again.
I have several videos on the channel on what I did. Those should be safe for most people. Check them out. Mostly things like riding a stationary bike, walking, walking upstairs, hollow holds, sit-ups (later), LIGHT single arm movements with the good arm, air squats, etc. It's wasn't much, but it was something.
I hope that helps and I hope to be putting out updated videos showing my progress, which will hopefully help give you even more hope. Hint: I'm doing well. Best wishes to you and your recovery.
As usual your videos are super useful and so practical.
I have my first surgery (failed) 2019 and sexond one 3 months back. During this period it's all my left hand doing everything primarily. Off kate last 8-9 months , I am having pain radiating from neck and going till wrist. As per my PT , its compensation pain.
@Sanghamitra Das thank you! I have always loved your enthusiasm and positivity. I appreciate it even more knowing this is your 2nd time around with shoulder surgery. I didn't expect how much more of a strain I would put on that good shoulder either. I too had some surrounding issues. The good news, is those things are getting better, the more I can use my involved arm normally. I plan to put out another video soon. Apologies for not putting them out weekly as I was. I will still continue to put out more content, which I'm hopeful will be helpful. Keep up the work and you will be there soon!
I really appreciate your dedication into doing these videos! Thank you!
I am in week 1 after my supraspinatus + biceps surgery.
Your videos encourage me and I hope that I don't stress myself too much with the progress and i now know i have to be patient. I am 33 years old and did gymnastics and do crossfit now. I would be interested to know how you are doing today as some time has passed since your last videos.
Are you doing snatches, HSPU, MUs etc... again? I can't imagine an active life without this sort of sports 😢
Regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭
You are most welcome. I made the videos for people exactly like you. The good news is I am now completely pain free and doing all movements CrossFit can throw at me including Snatches, Jerks, RMU, BMU, Thrusters, HSPUs, etc. Now my left shoulder, which didn’t bother me before isn’t doing as well as my recovered shoulder. Not enough to require surgery though. So yes, I had a great recovery. The only thing I would do different not to have distal clavicular resection done. I don’t believe it was necessary and it has caused a few minor issues. Best wishes with your recovery!
@@livelongerlivestronger Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it.
I also want to give an update for anyone who is at the beginning of the surgery.
My surgery was exactly 3 months ago now. The first 6 weeks simply suck. You have to get through it. But i worked my butt off and did the physio exercises very diligently. What can I say, after 7 weeks I was able to drive again and had my life back and after only 2 months I had almost full range of motion. At the moment it's about being able to put load on the shoulder again. Two weeks ago I started attending CrossFit classes again. It's important to say here. Talk to your doctor, physio and CF coach. I am very lucky that our coach has a lot of experience in the area of recovery. Never train into the pain and don't do anything on your own. I always discuss with my physio which movements are acceptable and can be integrated into training. If you have any doubts about a movement, don't do it for the time being. From all the conversations, I can say that it will take at least another 3 months until I can train “normally” again and start to increase the weights, and another 3 months until full weight-bearing is possible again. Above all, it is a mental game.... It takes soooo much patience but I keep at it. Try to visualize your progress and not what is not working yet. It's hard but it's worth being patient.
In terms of nutrition, I would like to add that I have concentrated on consuming 2g/kg of protein per day. I also took omega 3, collagen and vitamin C to help my tendons heal. I believe that this has contributed enormously to my speedy recovery (ROM). But of course I have no reference. Talk to your doctor about it.
On that note...good luck with the recovery guys!
Hello
I'm finding your shoulder repair video series to be very helpful. I'm going to get surgery in 10 days. I wondered if you were going to do any new updates since you did a great job with your prior videos.
I’m glad to hear the videos have been helpful. I keep getting that request and have been hoping to get the time to make more videos. The past several were taking a minimum of 4 hours or 2 hours for every minute of video.
Good video for rehabilitation.
@Brian Lance Armstrong thank you! It’s helping me. I hope it helps you too!
I’m at week two right now, and just had my first physical therapy appointment. Your videos are helpful in helping me understand this surgery and recovery. How old were you at the time of surgery?
@roberwiggers8163 Sorry to hear you required shoulder surgery. I'm SUPER glad the videos have been helpful. I was almost 54 at the time of surgery.
Excellent Video !! Very educational. I watched some of your other videos was your Tenodesis surgery done fully arthroscopic ?? Sometimes referred to as High in the groove Tenodesis. Also It’s obvious you are doing all your exercises with proper form .. Time under tension might I ask ??? Can you comment on if any exercises feel different on your “TENODESIS” arm as compared to your other arm ?? Pull-down, back row exercises, rear delt,biceps curls etc.etc. ? ? ? Thanks for your advise and information.
I had a neighbor who was a text book example of hitting the genetic lottery very Lean low body fat injured his first shoulder at 45 years old had a mini open Tenodesis had a good outcome roughly 5 years later he snapped the long head tendon on his other arm that Tenodesis was fully arthroscopic way up high. I wish I could have asked him but he retired moved to another country it’s like he went witness protection program 🧐
I’ve been prepping for my rotator cuff repair this Thursday. I recently found your videos and they’re very helpful! I just finished watching your “what to expect” after surgery video. I do feel a bit concerned that you experienced significant pain after typing on your phone a few days after surgery. I am currently a full-time graduate student and my surgeon assured me I would be able to type without issue and that I would not have to put school on hold. Do you think my surgeon’s optimism is misplaced?
I had rotator cuff surgery and a bicep repair 7 days ago. I have very little pain today overall (I was able to cut back on my pain meds today) and I've used my phone with my surgical arm, no pain. I would say as long as you keep your keyboard in the position where your arm naturally falls in your sling, you should be ok. I definitely would take the keyboard to meet the hand (around waist height), do not take your hand to meet the keyboard, or you could compromise the surgical site causing the sutures or anchors to dislodge. Maybe get a wireless bluetooth keyboard for school if you don't have one.
I was doing well with pain control and simply did more than I should have with my iPhone post surgery. I used dictation for those first two weeks which helped a ton. Later on, I also kept whatever device (iPhone, laptop, computer keyboard) I was typing on in a position to not elevate or stress my shoulder in any way. I also took small doses of any new activity or position to make sure it did not reintroduce pain. Basically, I kept my shoulder in a protected position to not compromise my repair and listened to my body. I was totally good when I did those two things. Hope that helps.
Hello how long did it take you to fully recover and start working out with heavy weights again ?
I intentionally waited longer than many do to make sure the healing was complete. My own personal goal was to start working back into the weights. I was doing at about a years time after surgery. I had an amazing outcome with this strategy.
Thanks for the videos. Just had my 6 month and last appointment with my surgeon following a massive rotator cuff tear and bicep tenodesis surgery. He said I “graduated” and was months ahead of schedule. Strength in my repaired shoulder is equal to or better than the other and have full range of motion. I rehab’d like a maniac and followed the doc’s and therapist’s instructions to the letter. At 61, I’m back to running 100 miles/week and doing PT on my own since December. My issue is unless I stretch and do range of motion reps daily, my shoulder is stiff. How long will this continue? Thanks again for the informative and motivational videos.
@D Holliday I'm glad to hear you are doing so well, that's awesome! You sound like me, do the hard work, be consistent, and not only get the results, but get them ahead of schedule! Kudos! I rehabbed like a maniac as well and it really does help. Running 100 miles a week is amazing for anyone, but stellar at 61.
The stiffness is normal. It can take 18 months to 2 years for the collagen and elastin to fully recover after a surgery. When I had an ankle surgery 4 years ago, it took about 2 years for my ankle to feel completely normal again. I'm finding the same is true with my shoulder. Now at 8.5 months PO, it is feeling good, but I still do mobility almost daily to help make it move more efficiently. My shoulder continues to improve each month.
I have a mobility routine and plan to put out additional videos to catch up progress post week 17 and current. This is a crazy busy time of the year. Apologies for slacking on my videos. I do plan to update them soon.
Keep up the great work with your recovery!
Hi Love the videos, will we be seeing any current updates, it's been a couple of years since you have posted videos, would love to see where you are at today, thanks
I absolutely need to do that. My daughter keeps urging me to make an update. The short version is I’m overall better than before surgery.
Hi Andrew! I was recently diagnosed with a small, full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and going to have surgery to repair it, as well as the bicep tenodesis. I am 42 and have been active my entire life including weight lifting, baseball, and volleyball (probably the reason for this all). I had a couple questions about your process physically and mentally. Is there a way to contact you to ask a few questions? If not I completely understand and can post here.
Thank you very much, i appreciate your videos very much you are the best 👏👏
@Ramona Susanahvc? awww, thank you! that is very appreciated!!
Hi. How the shoulder now doing after about a year? Currently i am in weeks 9.
Hey kiamhongchong7521! I'm doing very well. Shoulder is without pain and I have really good range of motion. I plan to put out a video in the future to provide some additional details, but overall I'm great!
Hi how you doing
I had my bicep tenodesis and supraspinatus post op 9 months.
Try to get my bicep strong but get cramps. How yours came along do you experience bicep cramps?
Your feedback is well appreciated
I’m doing really well now. I did experience some bicep cramping but it was mostly in my upper forearm. I worked in very targeted stretching for my forearm which helped a ton. Today I’m totally 100%.
shoulder" also has a torn rotator and labrum😢. It's been rough to say the least. I am 17 weeks post op and my other will be done after the 10 month mark.
Yikes! Sorry to hear you require 2 surgeries. You will be an expert after having experienced that twice. Hope everything goes well.
Hi, you mentioned about the bad side effects of clavicle excision. Would you be able to share? :)
The only thing I would ask the surgeon is to not do the distal clavicular resection. I believe all would have been well without it. Post surgery I could feel my clavicle in a slightly different position. My sternoclavicular notch is now a few millimeters higher than it used to be. When I do power cleans, sometimes it hits that section of my clavicle and makes it a bit sore. When I put my arm over my head really quickly, like rebounding in basketball, or doing a GHD sit-up, I get movement and clicking in my clavicle. No pain, just some discomfort after power cleans at times. It feels “off”, weird. I don’t think that procedure was necessary for me. If I didn’t work out and wasn’t active, it wouldn’t bother me.
I’m going through this now . I just assume that the good shoulder is not used to working on its own. I try to do the least I can and use my lower body more
Good strategy!
My good shoulder / upper arm are aching after 6 weeks post op. I think my situation is primarily because I sleep on the side that is aching.
Hi Brad! I recommend checking out the other videos on the channel, such as week, eight and week 11. I know it’s past six weeks for you now, but at six weeks post op, it is normal to have achy feelings and discomfort. Especially during sleeping. As you have probably already experience, things get better over time. Hope your recovery has gone well.
I know making update videos are time consuming. I wanted to know if you have any re-tear concerns being two years out from surgery. I read an alarming medical journal entry about re-tear rates being as high as 20% to 91%, depending on the initial integrity of the repaired tendon.
I have no concerns like that. The reason is during my recovery I learned to be much more cognizant of and how to take good care of my shoulder health for longevity. I’m now doing better than before surgery.
@@livelongerlivestronger Thanks for replying. I'm doing the same (8 weeks post op from full thickness supraspinatus repair, bicep tenodesis, and labrum repair). Learning so much from my PT who also teaches the physical therapy program at USC. I specifically sought out a sports medicine expert as to not repeat the same mistakes as before. So far, so good with little pain.
I also sought out a sports medicine DPT and it was super helpful. I too learned a ton. You’re moving in the right direction. Glad to read you are doing well.
I’m curious - now that a year has passed, how much of your weight lifting ability has returned, on movements that involve the supraspinatus? (For example: lateral and front raises, bench press, shrugs, push-ups, etc.) I hope you’re doing well.
@dustyfeller My shoulder is better than it was prior to surgery. I have not felt any limitations on strength. In fact, my involved shoulder performs better than my "good" shoulder. Their roles have reversed. If I had to do it all over again, I would NOT opted for the Distal Clavicular resection. I do have some issues because that was done. I plan to make a video in the future to explain it. I'm doing great. Thank you!
@@livelongerlivestronger Glad to hear that! Looking forward to your future shoulder video.
Thanks for the videos! I have surgery in a month. I also had this question about what can be done. Hoping to get back to bicep curls and bench press sometime in the future. Thanks again for all the information!
@@davidgrear7020 You are most welcome! I'm glad the videos have helped. I got back to bicep curls, bench presses, and every other CrossFit movement I had been doing before, but this time without the pain. It isn't perfect, but it's been FAR better after surgery. Be patient, consistent with your therapy, don't rush it, and you will be there too!
Great, thanks for the encouragement. Just one other question. My doctor is recommending stem cell where they take it from your bone and inject in the shoulder to help with the healing and get rid of arthritis. Did you have that done or heard of that? Not sure yet if I want to add that in. Thanks.
I am 5 Days post bisep tenodesis and labrum repair when I get up from bed sometimes I hear and feel pop in my shoulder is it normal ? And when we start desk work like studying?
Popping and clicking can be normal. Desk work for me started around week 6 and was more normal by week 12. We all vary though. Watch from the week 10 video through 14. It gives a lot of that info.
Here is a good one for you.
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@@livelongerlivestronger sir mine is left hand right one (good one ) I use to write when will be able to sit without discomfort standing feels best sitting and laying back makes me uncomfortable
Hi. When would you say you were able to do all CrossFit movements without restrictions? Can you do all the Olympics lifts again? How about the gymnastics? kipping, butterfly, etc..
It was 1 year for me, but my surgeon and I played it very conservatively. We were both thinking long-term. That strategy has paid off well. Yes, I can do 100% of all CrossFit movements. BMU, RMU, Kipping PU, HSPU, Cleans, Jerks, Snatches. I have consciously not done heavy snatches, but it's never really been my lift. It's not a limitation of my shoulder in any way. I've pushed new PRs with everything else.
Cool. Thanks for the quick reply. So you scaled workouts for the full year. Or did you not crossfit for the full year?
@@Albartdeguzman I Rx'd some things and scaled others. I'm 56 and before surgery could deadlift 450 lbs 1rm, but from 6 months to 12 months post surgery, I worked my way back to that 450 lbs. I used this strategy with other lifts like bench press, overhead press, push presses, thrusters, cleans, jerks, etc. I did move my back and front squats up more quickly because I didn't need to wait to move those back up. Another example, I could do 30 kipping pull-ups and about 8 bar muscle-ups unbroken pre-surgery, but worked my way up from banded strict to strict around the 6 month mark, then kept strict until about month 12 post-surgery, then started banded bar and ring muscle ups at that one-year mark, working into full bar and ring muscle ups the next few months. I was unrestricted at month 6 on most things like burpees, pushups, any leg movements, box jumps, kettlebell swings, sled pushes/pulls, any concept 2 machine, echo bike, assault runner, etc. The basic concept was to not stress my shoulder repair right away. To me, my surgeon, and Doctor of Physical Therapy, we agreed that I had a super successful surgery and would be able to return to sport 100%, but there was no need to rush it. The process of tendon healing takes 12-24 months to be 100%. I could still workout and be in great shape with lighter weights and non-dynamic movements. I didn't want to risk going all out on a repair that was 80-90% strength. There was just no need for me to do that, so I took my time and my result has been outstanding. No pain at all, none. I have been hitting PRs again on heavy weights and many dynamic movements.
Are you alright? Its been a while since your last vlog? I hope you will give us updates with your recovery.
@Vanessa Alindogan
Hello! Yes, I am quite well. I apologize for not releasing any videos updates recently. This part of the year becomes crazy for me with two full-time jobs and coaching a girls comp basketball team. I haven't had time to make more videos. Each of the last 8 videos took me about 20-25 hours to make. I do plan to put out some updates in the coming weeks/months when things start slowing down again. So yes, I will definitely give updates on recovery and pick up where I left off.
Thanks for checking in on me and I'm glad the videos have been helpful!
@@livelongerlivestronger That’s good to know. I thought something bad has happened and you went on depression and stopped making vidoes. Sometimes when I’m in pain, i will go on depression, thinking that I retear my repair or ruined it. Sending you regards. And hoping to hear from you soon from your videos.😊
@@valindogan I do plan to start making videos again in the next month or so, hopefully sooner. I will give updates on progress and more tips. Don't worry, there are a LOT of ups and downs in shoulder surgery recovery. Just know, that's totally normal. Keep pushing, following your healthcare team's instructions, and being consistent. That's how you will eventually be better than ever.
How are you doing now?
@Branden Valente
Hi Branden. This is a crazy time of the year for me, but I do plan to put out updates on my progress and continue helping others. The short answer is I'm doing well. I hope to show you in videos soon.
We need a new video bro I just had shoulder surgery 2 days ago.
I hear you! I do plan to put out some updates. I hope your surgery went well and your recovery is even smoother!
waiting for 2 years update
I know..I know. My daughter keeps telling me to make an update. I really mean to.
ARE YOU HEALED? 100%? I see it's been two years?
100%! My shoulder is great and pain feee.
what do u do for living? you seem rich
I am a director (management) for a company. I’m unfortunately not close to rich.