Bigal33's Shoulder Surgery Journal!!!

[BigDaddy33]

Another surgery, woooo. Things just keeping looking up for me :-P

Another Surgery?!?!?!? WTF!! Keep your head up man. We're here for ya. Anything scheduled yet? What did the Doc say is up????

[RyanGrob]

My acromion curves too far downward and is basically irritating the hell out of my RC. Once the doc took an xray of my good shoulder and we compared, the difference was like night and day. Only good thing is it seems recovery is pretty short - he just goes in there and shaves some of the bone down so it doesn't keep rubbing and jabbing into my RC.

[warbird00]

My acromion curves too far downward and is basically irritating the hell out of my RC. Once the doc took an xray of my good shoulder and we compared, the difference was like night and day. Only good thing is it seems recovery is pretty short - he just goes in there and shaves some of the bone down so it doesn't keep rubbing and jabbing into my RC.

i had some bone shaved off my shoulder and it took me like 7 or 8 weeks to get good ROM back. Not full but to the point where i could start lifting LIGHT again

[RyanGrob]

i had some bone shaved off my shoulder and it took me like 7 or 8 weeks to get good ROM back. Not full but to the point where i could start lifting LIGHT again

Even if that, sure beats the hell out of 6 months it was with the tear. As long as my labrum and RC are intact, I'm a happy camper.

[Beef X]

Good luck with the operation ryan, this one wont be as bad as the last one. I know what your going through since my doctor is out of the country and i screwed up my shoulder since the 10th of september. At least you know whats wrong with you i have to wait until freaking november! Thing will turn out even better for you this time. Good luck guys hope youa re all progressing well..

[yeatheyrereal]

to bad about another shoulder surgery bro, good luck with it.


Well im cleared to play hockey once again, got the surgery done on may 21st and got the note yesterday. Doctor was really pleased said i healed ahead of schedule, things are looking up. My muscles are almost even again weights are increasing really fast and i couldnt be happier.

[Warrior18]

Even if that, sure beats the hell out of 6 months it was with the tear. As long as my labrum and RC are intact, I'm a happy camper.

Sorry to hear about another surgery. I had 5mm of my clavicle removed to reset my ac-joint...it sounds like you're doing a similar procedure. Like you said, it beats the hell out of a tear. Keep your head up man...we're all gonna make it through this stronger. When is your surgery scheduled for?

[RyanGrob]

I'll be setting it up next time I visit the doc on Oct 15.

[warbird00]

So after my cortisone shot my pain went away. Well not fully away but before i was having a throbbing pain, some time sharp pain 24/7. After the shot i was having pain only like 1/2 the time! Well i did my first weight rehab and it went great. Then i did band RC work and it started to hurt again No sharp pain any more but it throbs 24/7 again....I guess its a step forward still tho cause there is no sharp pain. Im still doing my weight rehab tho cause it doesnt hurt wehn i lift. Im going soooo slow tho, only incresing 5 lbs a week, and starting out for example DB benching 10 lbs!! Probably gonna go back to the doc in 1 week, well see tho. Even tho it sucks that the pain came back the fact that it isnt as bad as before is something to be happy about i guess?

[RyanGrob]

Anyone's bone structure different after recovery on their operated shoulder? My shoulder area is kinda more propped up now on the operated arm. Just noticed this!

[Warrior18]

Anyone's bone structure different after recovery on their operated shoulder? My shoulder area is kinda more propped up now on the operated arm. Just noticed this!

Yup definitely. It feels different and I can notice that my collarbone is slightly smaller compared to my non-surgical collarbone. I only notice this when I take off my shirt. No big deal, as long as I have muscle on and around my frame and I'm healthy/injury free I could care less.

[RyanGrob]

Glad to see someone else explain the exact same issue. What's the deal with it though, you know?

[Alex DeLarge]

I am (2) weeks out from rotator cuff tear with multiple calcified deposits - my questions I have lost a lot of muscle mass what can be taken to regain muscle mass?

[BigDaddy33]

Anyone's bone structure different after recovery on their operated shoulder? My shoulder area is kinda more propped up now on the operated arm. Just noticed this!

Yes. Definately can see and feel a difference between my shoulders, I thought it was just me!!!

[warbird00]

My posture is so ****ed up, my right shoulder is about 2 inches in front of my left. My doc said that once i am fully recovered it will go back. well see


Also im feeling great! no pain today!! YAY!!!!

[Beef X]

Hello guys! hope you are all feeling better and for those who are back in the gym i hope things are going great! i have a question..my shoulder still hurts and its been 3 months since the operation is that normal? untilw hen did you guys feel pain? how did things progress as time passed? i thought that by 3 months i would be back in the gym. I get pain even with using bands for RC work.

[kungpow108]

I just dislocated my shoulder about 2 months ago. The doctor said i an abnormal ligament where the ligament got pushed down because of the dislocation. It took me about a month to get back into the gym but I can't do anything dealing with my shoulder. I'm suppose to be getting surgery in December for it. Anyone else have something of the sort? It just sucks cause I always have to worry about how I use it and I can't do any sports. Also, I lose a lot of my muslce gained from having to stay in a sling for a month.

[RyanGrob]

Hello guys! hope you are all feeling better and for those who are back in the gym i hope things are going great! i have a question..my shoulder still hurts and its been 3 months since the operation is that normal? untilw hen did you guys feel pain? how did things progress as time passed? i thought that by 3 months i would be back in the gym. I get pain even with using bands for RC work.

Perfectly normal. Around 4 months the ache went away and felt better on a weekly basis. 3 months is light weight training aka starting strengthening. I was barely doing anything at 3 months.

[warbird00]

Yesterday had the best workout so far! No pain what so ever!! Felt like i was actually lifting weight too! Kinda hurts today, but that probably is normal since i did my rehab yesterday

[Mr. Manlet]

sup guys, been a while

Quick update. About 4 months months post op now

Doctor cleared me for all lifting, just be smart..lol. Doing PT 2-3x a week for another 7 visits then im done

So 2-3 weeks more of PT. It wont be healed all the way but thats what my insurance covers. Nother 2-3 months i hope till all is normal!

[RyanGrob]

sup guys, been a while

Quick update. About 4 months months post op now

Doctor cleared me for all lifting, just be smart..lol. Doing PT 2-3x a week for another 7 visits then im done

So 2-3 weeks more of PT. It wont be healed all the way but thats what my insurance covers. Nother 2-3 months i hope till all is normal!

Good to hear man.

[BigDaddy33]

sup guys, been a while

Quick update. About 4 months months post op now

Doctor cleared me for all lifting, just be smart..lol. Doing PT 2-3x a week for another 7 visits then im done

So 2-3 weeks more of PT. It wont be healed all the way but thats what my insurance covers. Nother 2-3 months i hope till all is normal!

Sounds good man!! Glad you can lift again.

[Warrior18]

my shoulder still hurts and its been 3 months since the operation is that normal? untilw hen did you guys feel pain? how did things progress as time passed? i thought that by 3 months i would be back in the gym. I get pain even with using bands for RC work.

You are on track man. I remember when I was 3 months out I was curious to where everyone else was when they were 3 months post op.

First off, it is very normal for your shoulder to hurt 3 months out. From about 4 months post op, I wouldn't really call the sensation pain, more like an ache. And yes, I still get the aches, although not as often .

This is a rough timetable for my recovery:
3 months post op I was in the weight room...but man was I lifting light. I'm talking like 20 lb DB press, 10 lb DB Military, pushups, and so on. I also noticed how much muscle and strength I have lost (don't be discouraged, it will come back fast!). I remember one workout in the first few weeks back in the gym I had to quit halfway through because of the pain. This is normal. Once you cross that line of pain, stop your workout and walk away. Give it 5 days or so and then get back in the weight room.

4-5 months in the weight room I noticed I progressed in stages. Some weeks I was able to up the weight, other weeks I was not able to. As I told Ryan before, I've felt like my muscles could lift more weight, but my shoulder could not handle the extra stress.

6 months you'll be lifting heavy again

Hopefully this sketch is somewhat helpful to you. Keep up the RC work. light weight high reps. GL man.

How's everyone else doing. Ryan almost time to meet with your orth, let us know what's going on with that.

[RyanGrob]

You are on track man. I remember when I was 3 months out I was curious to where everyone else was when they were 3 months post op.

First off, it is very normal for your shoulder to hurt 3 months out. From about 4 months post op, I wouldn't really call the sensation pain, more like an ache. And yes, I still get the aches, although not as often .

This is a rough timetable for my recovery:
3 months post op I was in the weight room...but man was I lifting light. I'm talking like 20 lb DB press, 10 lb DB Military, pushups, and so on. I also noticed how much muscle and strength I have lost (don't be discouraged, it will come back fast!). I remember one workout in the first few weeks back in the gym I had to quit halfway through because of the pain. This is normal. Once you cross that line of pain, stop your workout and walk away. Give it 5 days or so and then get back in the weight room.

4-5 months in the weight room I noticed I progressed in stages. Some weeks I was able to up the weight, other weeks I was not able to. As I told Ryan before, I've felt like my muscles could lift more weight, but my shoulder could not handle the extra stress.

6 months you'll be lifting heavy again

Hopefully this sketch is somewhat helpful to you. Keep up the RC work. light weight high reps. GL man.

How's everyone else doing. Ryan almost time to meet with your orth, let us know what's going on with that.

Timeline looks pretty solid to me. Also, if you had more anchors and more stuff done it will affect recovery time so keep that in mind. Mine was quite quick as I strengthened my RC before going into surgery and only had one anchor. I can't stress enough about strengthening your RC up before surgery if possible because the stronger your shoulder is going into surgery, the quicker recovery will be.

I've still been able to lift and had to modify a few things but I'm still putting on mass and pain only bothers me if I do too much and don't ice.

[Michael Bao]

This is lame, I just found out by football trainer that I might need surgery on both my shoulders. Because when I do like a big circle with my arms something pops and he said that's my shoulder popping in and out. This is going to suck, doing surgery probably after football season though.

[BigDaddy33]

This is lame, I just found out by football trainer that I might need surgery on both my shoulders. Because when I do like a big circle with my arms something pops and he said that's my shoulder popping in and out. This is going to suck, doing surgery probably after football season though.

BIg difference between football trainer and DR. Definately go see a specialist and see what he says. If you need surgery, you should be good to go by next season!! Welcome to the group..

[Warrior18]

Whoa....slow down Michael Bao. Just because your shoulder "pops" is by no means an automatic for surgery...that is just ridiculous. As Big Al said, go see an orthopedist.

Do you have pain in your shoulder? Limited range of motion? Are you limited in any movement? Ask yourself these questions.

I hope it's nothing too serious bro. I have friends who pop their shoulders in and out frequently, but by no means does it mean for them to go under the knife.

[Michael Bao]

I do have pain in shoulders especially after bench press and stuff.

[RyanGrob]

I do have pain in shoulders especially after bench press and stuff.

Describe the pain and it's exact location. Both my shoulders pop but only my left one has pain. You need to see a doctor to properly diagnose your shoulder problem. You may just have some sort of impingement.

[vilestiakron]

So here's where all the 'shoulder' people hang out .