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Hey Brian, I waited until my doctor said it was OK, which I believe was about 6 weeks. The log wait is because you need to be able to take emergency actions without injuring yourself while driving. Any surgery is a large cost (im time and money), and you don't want to ruin it by doing something stupid (like having to jerk the wheel hard to avoid hitting an animal in the road). So be PATIENT and follow the instructions from your doctor and physical therapist. I've seen way too many videos from people having this surgery and trying to get back to normal activities too quickly. Take your time, try to enjoy the down time, and good luck!

Thanks again, Frank. My doctor originally said at least four weeks, which I thought was excessive but I think you make some really good point that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Shoulder is 100% now. I can do anything I want with it. I injured my shoulder when I had it yanked hard and then jammed back into the socket.

That's awesome. I'm glad my videos helped you, and thanks for letting me know. I hope your recovery goes great.

Thanks a whole lot. I definitely need a better mic. I'll get one. And you are correct in your assumption.

I just work at a computer, so I was able to to that within 3 days. Check out my whole progression. I've got several of these videos at different points, so you can see how I'm doing at 1 week vs 2, etc. and then gauge it for yourself. But the big thing is to take it REAL easy so it can properly heal. Taking an extra two weeks off can help it work a lot better in the long run.

@@ftate thanks. I will have the same surgery in May.

Good luck. Take the rehab SLOW and I'm sure you'll do great.

Doing great. Shoulder strength and flexibility are both 100%.

I did not.

Both arms look exactly the same, other than the small scars from the surgery. The bonus is that there's no more pain now.

While I am definitely a big dumb animal who will normally stupidly fight through pain, that was not the case in this instance! The nerve block shot I was given COMPLETELY blocked any pain from the surgery. And I followed my surgeon's instructions to the letter to ensure that I only moved my shoulder exactly as he prescribed so that I didn't tweak it at all during the entire recovery process. If you need the surgery, I would definitely recommend it, as long as you have the time to completely stop using your arm during your recovery.

No revisions, and it's feeling great. I work out 5x per week, and it is as strong as it ever was. I do need to make sure to stretch it regularly, but I'm 51, so that's pretty much expected.

@@ftate yeah I have a slap tear I'm 46 and don't want to do the surgery

@@tessap5280 I wish I had done mine sooner. I'm completely happy with the results. As my surgeon said - without surgery, it's not going to get better.

It's now perfectly healed and as strong as it ever was. The surgery was a great thing for me. If you need it, I definitely recommend it. Just make sure to take rehab SLOW so you don't hurt it worse after the surgery.

Hey Griffin, I'm 50, so my recovery was probably longer than yours. I was able to start doing push-ups at about 4 months, and pull-ups at about 7 months. You'll heal faster than that, but don't rush it. The biggest issue is the reattachment of the tendon to a brand new hole in your bone. You want to make sure that's 100% healed before you go yanking on it. A second surgery would take a lot longer to heal ;)

Oh, it'll be stiff for several weeks or longer, AND DO NOT RUSH YOUR REHAB. Getting mobility back into the shoulder is a SLOWWWW process that should not be rushed at all. Go as slowly as your Dr./physical therapist recommends. You just had some invasive surgery, including drilling into your bone to make a new attachment point for a strong tendon. It's going to be stiff for a while.

@@ftate Oh that’s so good to hear I thought something went wrong! I’m really paranoid / anxious I just want to regain my old shoulder capability back! I did get told that the rehab is going to be really hard and I'll be honest I don't really let that sink into my head! My surgeon wanted me to start passive movement with my physio after 2 weeks prior after surgery. It's been really slow movements with physio help. I really appreciate your response cause it's literally made me relax and stop being so anxious about the stiffness. God bless

@@hakszz The rehab is going to take longer than you want. For example, my surgeon didn't want me to do any pullups until at least 12 months after my surgery. I listened to him, and I'm happy I did. My shoulder has been better-than-new for quite a while now, and I know that's partially due to taking the rehab very, very slowly. Good luck in your recovery, and just remember that it *will* get better.

@@ftate Honestly let the rehab take longer as long as it gets better I don’t mind I’ll rather slow and stay then rush it. I had physio today and god was it painful :). Hopefully bro staying positive and waiting for happy days to come.

@@hakszz Keep doing your rehab and it will get better. It's been about 2.5 years since my surgery, and I'm able to do 100 burpee pullups these days. You'll get the strength back as long as you give everything time to heal.

SLAP stands for “Superior Labrum Anterior Posterior.” Good luck with your recovery.

I wish you the best of luck. With both your shoulder and knee, it will definitely be a tough 2-3 weeks. Just take it slow so that everything can heal properly.

@@ftate Did you use peptides TB-500 and BPC-157 for recovery ? Anything i can do to speed the recovery period ? after 2 mounts i will do the right shoulder and knee and left elbow (fibrose tissue there)

@@diadomodiadomo694 I didn't take any special supplements - just my normal diet and vitamins.

That is correct. After having the surgery, I've been able to build up all of the muscles to keep it from subluxating.

Frank, thats great to hear because I had the same issue. I am one month post op. I still don’t understand what causes the subluxation before surgery. I understand that atrophy causes it in recovery. Maybe u know??

'Somewhere in the joint' is as specific as I know.

Thanks, Neil. I hope everything goes well. My shoulder is now better than new. I can do anything I want with it. Just this morning I was doing burpees, and there was/is absolutely no pain in the shoulder (my lungs were on fire because burpees are hard, but nothing in the shoulder). I'm glad the videos have helped you.

@@ftate That is really encouraging. I have a subluxed bicep tendon, and to some degree, it has been manageable, if uncomfortable, so it was not a straightforward decision in some respects. Hearing that you have had very positive outcome is good news and confirms I have made the right decision.

I am! It's been two years since my surgery. My shoulders are equally strong and both have the same range of motion.

@@ftate that’s great to hear. I’m literally waiting to go in for the surgery.

Just take the rehab SLOW and don't do anything stupid to injure it while you recover and you'll do great (with a screen name of @theanimal400, I feel the need to warn you repeatedly). You need to make sure to build up all of the muscles of your shoulder and rotator cuff. There are likely several that have atrophied because of your injury. So just trust in the slow recovery and you'll be better than new.

I'm glad the videos are helpful, James. I'm now 2 years post surgery, and I am extremely glad that I did it. My shoulder is virtually pain free and every bit as strong as the other one.

@@ftate Super helpful. I appreciate that you took so much time to help others. My pain from the bicep tendon pulling on the labral tear is not that bad, however knowing it will never heal and may get worse makes me want to go forward with the surgery. Your endorsement truly is important info. Thanks again!

Whoa! Put that sling back on! Yes, you're going to have a pulling sensation where the anchor is, and the biggest risk is pulling the anchor out until it heals completely, which will be in 4-6 months. Until then, take it VERY SLOWLY.

@@ftate I was told to take the sling off a few times a day to do certain exercises.

@@ftate I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't the only one experiencing that pressure and pulling!

@@peruzfinest07 Yep, it will feel a bit strange all over the joint for a while. That all goes away. Really, trust the process. I'm able to do anything I could before my surgery, including pullups, pushups, deadlifting, etc.Just go VERY SLOW on the rehab.

Thanks for u share,it is very encouraging

There is no difference at all. I can't tell any visible difference between how they were before and now. There's just a lot less pain :)

@@ftate thanks!!

@@ftate did the pain go away 100% or you think there is still pain

@@fahadblack98 Yes, the pain is 100% gone, and has been since about 18 months after surgery (IIRC). I work out every day, including range of motion stretches, etc., so I know that has a lot to do with it. If you have pain, quit doing whatever causes the pain. Once the pain is goine, do some light stretches and go see your doctor or physical therapist. The shoulder is an extremely complex joint that requires a mix of mobility and strength in a number of muscles, tendons and ligaments, and all of those muscles and ligaments have to have balanced abilities. Any imbalance can cause weird movement that can lead to pain.

You're very welcome, Capt. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly.

It is better than 100%. Really, it feels bionic. I can lift anything I want over my head, do push-ups and burpees, and anything else that I want. I do still stretch it every day and I make sure to rehab all of the rotator cuff muscles.

@@ftate That was really good news. I myself have a SLAP type II injury and am afraid of surgery, but at the same time can not live like this. So to hear about successful outcomes is gratifying. Living in Sweden and don't know anyone else who has had the injury so seeing your videos was really helpful. When you say 100% do you mean who you were before the injury?

@@tonnet51 I was in the same place as you, and I'm very happy I had surgery. My shoulder feels better and stronger than it has ever been. I've been focusing on the rehab exercises for the past year, and those have made it more stable than it has ever been. I definitely recommend the surgery. Just go very slow with your rehab and you'll be very happy.

@@ftate Sounds really good, Iam trying to learn all about the rehab :)

@@tonnet51 The first thing to learn is that it is very SLOW. Take your time and let it heal properly. Good luck!

It's private labelled, so I'm not sure. It's similar to the DonJoy UltraSling IV, though mine has an adjustable pad rather than a pillow. By that, I mean it has a foam covered piece of metal that can be formed to put your arm at any angle needed.

Hey Frank did your surgeon get you that sling? Was it supplied to you right after surgery? Veen wondering bout sling, have same surgery coming up. Ty