Rotator Cuff Surgery & Rehab ❤️🩹 - Week 1
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- My journey recovering from a full thickness supraspinatus tendon tear and SLAP injury in my bicep tendon and labrum tears.
1. Left shoulder, diagnostic arthroscopy
2. Left shoulder arthroscopic supraspinatus repair with double row construct
3. Left shoulder arthroscopic biceps tenodesis
4. Left shoulder arthroscopic subacromial decompression with bursectomy
5. Left shoulder arthroscopic debridement anterior and posterior labrum
6. Left shoulder arthroscopic partial anterior and posterior synovectomy
Great video! I’m getting ready to have shoulder surgery in a few weeks. I genuinely enjoyed your personality and the information. Look forward to future videos.
Thank you! Best wishes on your surgery and recovery ❤️🩹 I have videos on my channel for the first days, then weeks, then months. I’m currently at 6 months post operative. Stay patient, positive and persistent with your rehab and recovery.
These videos are really great. I'm going to have a nearly identical surgery to yours in two weeks on my right shoulder. I had the jumbo package on my left shoulder eight years ago and remember it all vividly and probably TOO clearly. My left shoulder has been subsequently flawless. The same guy is doing the right, a much less involved proposition. Still... Your vids have been great for me, because a big part of me didn't want to do the right. It's not really bothering me, but I trust my surgeon, and he says I will lose my bicep if I don't do it. I know what to expect, and dread it, but your cheery, no-nonsense disposition and matter-of-fact presentation helps remind me that I got through this once, and I can get through it again, and the results will be worth it. I'll be checking in from time to time, because Lord knows I'll have plenty of time in which to do so.
Brian, thank you so much for your kind words and it is wonderful to hear my videos have helped. You got this! I am probably going to need my right shoulder done soon enough, so I totally understand dreading this surgery for a second time. BUT the results are so worth it. I am at month 10 and feeling better than ever. I had a lifetime of injuries on my left shoulder so I feel better than ever right now. My left shoulder and bicep is probably better than my right! I kinda had a feeling my other shoulder would need surgery, so I will probs be watching my own videos years later to motivate myself to get over this tough long brutal at times recovery. Best wishes and I would love to hear how it goes!
Thanks for chronicling your journey. I’m seeing the orthopedic surgeon next Tuesday to plan for my rotator cuff surgery.
Best wishes and hopefully I share something helpful! I can finally say I’m truly glad I had it done 9 weeks postoperative. Still can’t pick anything up and can only hold my arm up, BUT I’m not in the pain I was before the surgery and am sleeping better finally too! Every rotator cuff surgery varies, but getting it repaired will change your quality of life. Good luck 👍🏻
thank you! be happy!! had my surgery yesterday and am in a positive state of mind too!
Staying positive and patient is key! You got this. I’ll be making these videos for the entire year long recovery ❤️🩹. Best wishes and stay happy.
Getting rotator cuff surgery in Friday. Thanks for the information.
Great to hear the video was helpful! Best wishes on your surgery and recovery ❤️🩹.
I'm on day 9 from supraspinatus, infraspinatus full thickness tear repairs with the bonus-oh look at that-bicep tendon add-on. My first 7 days were eerily similar to your experience. Your videos have made what seemed a solo journey into a trip with a leader. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment and letting me know that my videos have helped you. I am currently in rehabilitation now again with my right shoulder, having the exact same rotator cuff surgery that I had on my left a year ago. Wishing you the best and I can promise that after a year of first having the surgery and then all the rehabilitation, it is all definitely worth it. It’s what keeps me motivated with my right shoulder right now. June 2024 will be a wonderful milestone because I will finally have both shoulders completely rehabilitated. And then the next year will be getting back to my strength that I had before my injuries. Stay strong!
These videos help soo much. I'm very nervous, I'm scheduled for rotator cuff surgery 1/16. I want to get back to my regular ole self and back to the gym. Thank you for doing updates.
Best wishes! You got this.
Mine is the 13th
I had my surgery on Jan 13th. Rotator Cuff. Absolutely no pain. Dr used nerve block before and after surgery. Now started PT and pain begins when doing it. Still in sling for 6 weeks.
@@yorkiemom7996 My nerve block wore off in less than 20 hours and the pain was terrible for the first week. There is pain with PT also which is normal.
Im at the first wk post op now - right shoulder cuff repair (skateboarding/mtn bike slams over the years). Im totally off the heavy pain meds & only woke up twice last night! Tiny victories are the best! Thanks for sharing yr recovery process!
Best wishes! You got this and stay patient, positive and perseverant. I am in month 6 and can finally say I am so very glad I had the surgery.
@@AnneSchmidt Thanks for the words of encouragement! 3wks out now and getting some mobility back..some. Question - I know everyone heals differently but at what point could you raise your surgical arm? I'm struggling to even lift it slightly. I'm sure that is normal, but my PT gave me an exercise today (over the head pulley) and I couldn't even raise my arm at all. So that exercise will have to wait. Thanks! Rich
@@adamsfam549 it was hard to lift my arm above my head. Behind the back was even harder. Keep doing the physical therapy and hard work. It will pay off. I’m finally pain free and sleeping great at 6 months. This recovery ❤️🩹 takes patience, positivity and perseverance. It’s a long rehab process but will be worth it. You got this!
Thanks for this. Just hit one week yesterday with my surgery. Appreciate you
Best wishes with your recovery and rehab journey. Thanks for the wonderful comment.
I'm having surgery on Dec 6th. I'm really nervous but your video helped so much. Thank you. ❤️
You got this! I am so happy I had then surgery and did all the rehab because I am pain free and sleeping amazing again. I am still building my strength back slowly, but I hope to be 100% by May 2023.
I am pretty active as well. The PA has advised that I won’t be able to do walks until Week 8. But looks like you maintained some degree of activity the entire recovery period. Even walking in Week 1.
Walks were very short week one and two. Maybe a half a mile or a little more. I would say by week 4 I was taking longer walks around a mile. I was super active before surgery, so that may affect things.
I’m in so much pain…my ortho stated when I can’t take it anymore he will not have to look for me…he’s right ♥️
The pain will get better ❤️🩹 I promise. But it’s a slow go. Be patient and stay positive. I’m glad I had the surgery now but that took months to finally realize. Hugs 🤗
Your recovery is great.
I have bruises due to surgery im also in week 1. But how you doing PT when i need to wait 4 weeks prior to PT.
Thank you Desi! I had bruising also and it lasted quite awhile. Changed colors too and become more evident in week 2 almost. I also had some swelling that eventually went away. My shoulder and arm are looking great and I bet your's will too in time. Best wishes on your recovery and my PT was already day 2 after my surgery to help with stretching and getting some ROM back.
Thanks for posting. I go in Weds for what sounds to be very similar to what you had done. Approx how long did your procedure last?
You are so welcome. The procedure was maybe an hour, but I was there pre-op and post-op for a few hours too.
@@AnneSchmidt Many thanks. Getting nervous about this!
@@WDFJR16345 You will be happy you did the surgery in time! Best Wishes
Did you have a CPM machine for your shoulder? I had my shoulder surgery on the 11/18/22 and I trying to get helpful ideas on coping with a rotator cuff surgery.
I did not have a CPM machine, Suzanne. I just did my required exercises, stretching and strengthening. I wore the sling for 24 hours a day for six weeks straight religiously. I only took it off for an hour or two a day to shower or do my exercises. In week seven and eight I did wear my sling seldomly just to give my arm a break or my shoulder a break. I also would wear it sometimes out in public.
Got injured at work.. orthopedic did several rotator cuff tears test it was positive did x ray got a cortisone shot for pain. Orthopedic said mri will be next if physical therapy won't work for a partial tear I'll be looking at surgery
Johnny, I am so glad I had the surgery. It was tough, but it’s worth it to get back to living life to the fullest. Best wishes ❤️🩹
@@AnneSchmidt I think I'll be getting the surgery I don't want to keep living with this pain I honestly feel like physical therapy won't work. Plus that doesn't make the tendon heal. I would need surgery
Thank u
You are very welcome!
Thank you for the videos I am having surgery in December and your videos are helping me to prepare for it. I have one question. How did you take a shower? I have a lot of long curly hair and I don't know how I am going to do it.
Taking a shower is definitely a challenge for the first weeks and gets better, but it still not easy for over a month. With long hair it is even more difficult as well as shaving. I have gone through now both arms being worked on the same in the last two years and am currently on month 4 of my rehab on my right shoulder and arm. I would sit down on a waterproof chair (if your shower doesn't have a seat) and put my head upside down. I would then shampoo my hair with my good hand. It would take much more time than being able to use both hands, but I did get better at it. By month 2-3 you should be able to have good enough range of motion to lift your affected surgery arm up to your head to gently use both hands. But, honestly it took me to month 3-4 to be able to wash my hair well with both hands. Be patient and careful, which is why I would remain seated in case having my head upside down made me dizzy lol. I used dry shampoo ALOT during the first few months. Let me know if you have never. used it or you want my favorite brands. I would only wash my hair maybe twice a week for the first few months. Best wishes and thanks for watching. Also, happy to hear the videos have helped you!
@@AnneSchmidt Oh my goodness, 🤦♀I may have to shave my hair off. I am kidding. I had been practicing to do everything with my left hand. I will start washing my hair with my left hand. Thank you so much.
You are very welcome! Sorry for the delayed response. How are you doing? Here if you have questions.
I'm on day 2. Its really sore but feels really strong. I'm scared ill move to much and wreck the repair😮
Wishing you the best on your recovery and rehab. Your body will tell you to stop doing emotion with a lot of pain… But I too worry about moving it too much and wrecking the repair. The big thing is don’t try to do anything behind the back early on or pick anything up.
Had surgery Fri 11/18, first pT appt is 11/29🙏🏽☮️✝️❤️🩹
Best wishes on your recovery ❤️🩹 Beverly! Do the PT religiously and be persistent before patient and positive. You got this!
I had surgery also 11/18 first post op appointment tomorrow
@@kenyamccullum3827nice! Make sure you do the exercises.
Having MRI tomorrow..I pray to God I'm ok 🙏
Best wishes! Laying still in my back was super painful for my MRI. Hope you are ok 👍🏻
@@AnneSchmidt turned out to be first rib stress fracture ⚡ I'll be ok
@@elysiumcore weirdly that’s a better diagnosis than this surgery and year rehab! Hope you heal fully.
@@AnneSchmidt just had my MRI this week. Most painful experience I've had in recent memory. Full length tear, happy to find your vids to help set expectations
@@bam1102 I vividly remember my MRI. With a full tear and more laying completely flat plus completely still for 45 minutes was excruciating. About halfway through I started crying, but knew I had to get through it because these images would help the surgeon fix everything that was wrong and get me to full recovery ❤️🩹 in the future. At 6 months I can reflect back and know all the pain, sleepless nights, and lot is physical therapy was worth it. Best wishes and you got this!
How’d you get your shirt in?
I think I commented on this in another video.
Were you able to drive your car post op?
I did not drive until week 7 of my recovery and even then it was tough to drive confidently. I also remember being sore after being in a vehicle, so driving smaller distances was typical. Be week 10-11 I felt more confident and was able to comfortably drive long distances. Best wishes Abe!
What kind of rotator cuff surgery did you have?
I have it detailed in the description of each of my videos. It was an intense surgery!
how old were you when you got injured
Who knows the first injuries happened, maybe my 20’s? I had a lifetime of injuries that caused my supraspinatus tendon to have a full thickness tear. Besides, my bicep, tears and more. Just a lifetime of play hard, work hard, pay hard.
wow, in 20s, it could be genetic too, I tore mine bench pressing im in early 40s now, 3 weeks ago, did you tear more than once same tendon?@@AnneSchmidt
@@kiklocus4660 between my weightlifting, basketball, kayaking, painting homes, chopping wood, … who knows. My final tear on my left was from a light bench press warm up and my right just gave out in time.
did you hear the rip? when it tore, it was just pain? or you realized later on, mine I knew I tore it, I heard it and I felt it. @@AnneSchmidt
@@kiklocus4660 I heard the final part of my tendon tear and the pain went from bad to worse. Sleeping became impossible after that.
how do you feel today miss
Everyday is a little better!
oh then it took a while to heal miss I hope you can share the story of how much it hurts
I had shoulder surgery just this Tuesday different from the yours but it definitely hurts
@@DuncanMacleod87 shoulder surgeries are challenging 😥 Best wishes!
@@AnneSchmidt yes they are an thanks