I had my initial PT evaluation a few days ago. The therapist referred to my shoulder as "supple," which he said is very good. Yesterday I had my first post-op surgeon visit. He was very happy with my early progress, as well as with the outcome of the surgery. One caveat: There was significantly more damage than we realized, which required additional work on his part...which translates into I get to spend a possible 8 weeks in a sling (I was anticipating 4 at the most).

Now, I'm not going to start complaining. At the end of it all my shoulder will be in great shape (the Kansas City Chiefs have called asking if I can be a fill-in QB), and I know of friends with far more significant health concerns.

Off we go on the healing road!
 

Post Op Day 3

Surgery went well. In addition to expected repairs the surgeon took care of some bone spurs and bursitis. A nerve block has provided incredible pain management. Started physical therapy today with range of motion evaluation and two very light weight exercises. The physiotherapist described my shoulder as supple...a very good situation. ROM was also pretty good.

I've received excellent care at Maynard Rehab and Recovery! They provide a special weighted blanket to speed recovery!

Surgeon Post Op appointment on Monday.

Third Shoulder Surgery

In a few hours I will have a third shoulder surgery. The first was in 2008 to repair a right side ruptured bicep tendon and, discovered once the surgery started, a torn and floating rotator cuff. All fixed up very nicely...until 2020, when the right shoulder repair re-tore. Again, all fixed up nicely (was not under warranty). After several years of off and on PT, the left shoulder tore. An MRI showed a torn cuff, torn labrum, and torn bicep tendon. Prognosis for full repair and recovery is very good.

Interestingly I get asked how I managed to have two damaged shoulders. Throwing too many overweight Americans into the backs of ambulances in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.