My Distal Bicep Tear Recovery After Tendon Repair Surgery

[@GhasthlyShaman69]

I had this done 12 days ago no cast, 2 incisions and am going tomorrow for my 5th PT. Seeing videos like this keeps me pumped for the next few weeks. Gonna dominate PT!!

[@kilo255]

I’m 20 days post op. 15 days in the cast, 5 days in the brace. The brace sucks and I find myself taking it off and just letting my arm hang. I use the repaired arm to assist with daily task but I’m not really all that clear on what I can’t do so I just take it easy overall. Does the bottom of your bicep move when you pronate and supinate or was it still dead at the 20 day mark?

[@GhasthlyShaman69]

@@kilo255 yeah it really didn’t feel like it was moving much. But today during PT did some arm curls and it’s still works lol! Really not sound much other than stretching exercises still til next week. Thursday will be 6 week mark for me!

[@catamircea8885]

in September 2022 I was operated on for the distal biceps tear. I did the recovery alone, I am an MMA trainer. basically, after 6 weeks with my hand tied around my neck, I started step by step. I didn't force anything. I didn't go for complicated exercises. now, almost 7 months later, I fight without restrictions. the hand naturally regained its strength and mobility, partly from training, partly from use in daily activities.

[@Leachko]

Glad to see it! I had a complete tear and repair like yours. I'm on month 5 post-surgery and being "let out" into the wild wild gym again. I worry about injuring. Patience!

[@TheSantos173]

I also completely teared mine in sep 2022 and also train the sport. I’m def 99-100% back. Only thing I would say is my right body hook perhaps isn’t all the way there yet

[@paraworth]

Love this. 18 months ago I crashed my paraglider And shattered my talas broke T and dislocated my right shoulder. I recovered fully and became a PT. Today i had and acute distal bicep tendon rupture while using gymnastic rings. I haven’t had surgery yet but I’m watching videos and already working on my recovery. I’m going to keep training my clients through my recovery. Thank your for this positive video

[@randallstandridge]

That is so weird, not kidding. I injured mine on May 13, 2024 (1 year after yours). Great story and very inspiring, thanks for the video. 3 weeks post-op here.

[@baaibaai9842]

BPC 157 ... 9 weeks back boxing with full movement. Year later all good size,strength . As good as it ever was !

[@killerkendro]

How bad a tear? Did you get any deformities ?? Im pretty sure I just tore mine, csnt see a doc for about a week. Have BPC157 on hand

[@MIGGS32100]

Did you have surgery?

[@baaibaai9842]

Yeah it snapped off bone, recently broke ribs BPc 157 TB 500 rapidly healed that too. This stuff works

[@romangarcia6423]

​@@baaibaai9842where can I purchase bpc 157?

[@romangarcia6423]

@@baaibaai9842 did you get surgery?

[@jackhammer8439]

Same as everyone else. Almost a week post surgery. Mentally it’s been tough but this helps w expectations. Appreciate it!

[@lroche3262]

It’s just been a year since I had same surgery and I’m glad to see you rotate your elbow. I’ve lost supination and pronation motion due to ossification which can occurred in few cases out of surgeon control. This complication causes me chronic pain cos it irritates the arm nerves, it could be fixed through another surgery much more invasive but it risks other nerves and even compromise other movement. Visually my arm looks sound, it never got thin or weaker, the grab is good i can do pull ups (still nervous about it). I just think the pain can be treated with massages, stretches and summer, cos the cold weather gets me all stiff. It usually takes a year for full recovery. Please keep us updated.

[@MaNo0sss]

What kind of pain?

[@grunow]

It happened to me 13 days ago in the rings, 11 days have passed since the surgery. Since day 8 I have been in the gym working as much as the pain allows me and always safe and secure. Physiotherapy work is VERY IMPORTANT. Great video.

[@BruceWayne-os4uu]

You train 8 day after ???

[@grunow]

@@BruceWayne-os4uu Yes, but very soft things, extension and flexion of the arm, pronation and supination of the forearm. 3 days ago I started working with rubber bands (two weeks after the surgery). My first physiotherapy session was two days ago.

[@Leachko]

You're not casted up? I was for 1 month and then a complete metal brace for another 6 weeks until I could lift anything. Did you have a partial tear?

[@grunow]

@@Leachko nope. I have a Total rupture. They Applied me the Arthex button technique. A month have passed, im working with rubber bands and lifting 1kg dumbbell. Also another mobility exercises learnt from Ido Portal. I have complete extension and flexion and almost complete supination and pronation. This week the stitches were removed, but the wound was not completely closed yet. That’s my one month update.

[@Leachko]

@@grunow oh wow! Good! Keep up the good healing!

[@robertmelio4262]

Thank you for making this video. I was discouraged from getting surgery from my doctor and a couple family members in the medical field but I am looking into the surgery and will not tell any of them until I have healed. Good work.

[@JaCee501]

If it’s a complete rupture then your supination strength will be significantly reduced without surgery. Your age and lifestyle will help you make a decision though. I’m 53 with a job that requires lots of physical labour, so surgery was my only option. Don’t leave it too long to have it done if you choose that path. The tendon will degrade as time progresses which can impact on the success of the repair. Best wishes for your recovery, whatever you choose.

[@AndyWerley]

Thank you. I have surgery coming up for a partial tear that happened 8 months ago. I'm a little nervous about recovery. Its nice to hear that it is possible.

[@ShadowNelt]

How's your injury now?

[@BigNewtFasho1979]

Why did you get it done after 8 months? Was it a loss of strength?

[@AndyWerley]

fully healed, no pain, building strength, back in gym and no restrictions. @@ShadowNelt

[@AndyWerley]

@@BigNewtFasho1979 The real reason I waited is because I couldn't afford my insurance deductible for the surgery. I was also hoping it would heal itself, I had no idea how bad the injury was. The pain and loss of use became unbearable and I had to do something. Life changed and I got better insurance and got it taken care of. If I had to do it again I would take out a 2nd mortgage and get it done right away. Recovery took awhile and there have been things that we had to work through, but i'm back in the gym with no restrictions and very happy with how it turned out.

[@johnnyoneniner4820]

Partial tear doesn't require immediate surgery. Ask me how I know...ugg. My surgery is next month, and my injury was 4 months ago.

[@Gh17-g7w]

I tore my left bicep on 5/13/23. I had surgery on 5/24/23 and right im 1 week post surgery and im struggling. Im a bodybuilder and im super bummed out and starting to get depressed. This video helped me and im going to start watching more like this to motivate me. If anyone has any advice on how to get through this im more than open for suggestions.

[@achrafamamou8949]

I had same injury , dont let hands down , im working my legs twice a week , doing cardio , abs .. lost arms size , but I will get them back as soon as I recover

[@Bucky5068]

You got this my friend. I tore mine two weeks ago and I'm leaning towards not fixing mine. I'm struggling with the thoughts of having a ugly arm. Gotta put my ego away I'm 44.

[@MIGGS32100]

@@Bucky5068how’s your bicep doing? Was it a complete rupture?

[@MIGGS32100]

@@Bucky5068completely tore mine 3 months ago. Didn’t have surgery as well. Elbow feels fine. A bit weaker but improving. Are you having any shoulder issues?

[@Bucky5068]

@MIGGS32100 hey thanks for reaching out. I'm doing great. I didn't have any issues with my shoulder. I had my shoulder repaired in 2015. I tore mine completely off the elbow. I have been using my 3# hammer at work for doing supplenation exercises and whenever I need to use hand tools for twisting I use my bad bicep side. My bicep before injury was 17" it is now 17.5" I assume do to it being higher up my bicep. Looks funky if I am flexing, to me. I have t Rex arms so it may not be as noticeable on me as say a person over 6'. (I am 5'5" 211 ish) I have no desire to ever compete in bodybuilding so I'm not to concerned with symmetry. I am coming up on 2 mos since my injury. I may do a short video just so people in our situation have an idea of what they will look like at my build. How is yours? Are you doing any other things to recover? I wish you the best.

[@gkb-nlp6998]

Thank you for making this video brother x

[@RicardoFonseca-m3o]

Had a full tear about 48H ago makes you feel gutted as you going to the gym to get stronger and be healthier and that happens. At the moment on the waiting list for the surgery. Good to see so many people here with great outcomes. From New Zealand

[@shanecsontos-popko1329]

Tore mine two years ago. Be patient with recovery and do your physical therapy. Do NOT rush it back to the gym even if you feel fully recovered. Move on to other exercises / cardio during recovery. I got really good at spinning and helped my overall fitness in general since I usually never did it.

[@greAX7]

How was the surgery? How are you feeling?

[@RicardoFonseca-m3o]

Surgery went almost perfect, still with the cast will see the Dr. in 3 days (2 weeks after surgery) and see what is the next step. Had a bit of problem with nerve damage. If I have my hand with my thumb pointing up, it is numb and a bit sore from the wrist to half way to the elbow maybe 5cm wide. Hope it goes away in next few weeks. How you guys been doing.

[@greAX7]

@@RicardoFonseca-m3o you’ll be ok. You probably had nerve block on top of general. Mine actually took 3 days to wear off! I initially thought I lost sensation but within 3-4 days it came back 100% (with increased pain as the nerve block masks it). If you can move your fingers properly and can lightly grip stuff at this point then your mobility nerves are fine! And if you can move your fingers now it will only improve

[@GregSidberry]

Thank you. Been actively rehabbing since surgery. This definitely helps with the doubt.

[@tomaszhausner4885]

Thank you for this video. I torn my bicep 2 days ago and I'm preparing for MRI and surgery.

[@ryandkamp]

tore mine yesterday.. thanks for the video and while still being scary, it gives me hope that i'll get through it and back to where I was before.

[@Leachko]

Thanks for the story! Gives me a little hope! haha I'm on month 5,post-surgery of my complete tear. That worry of reinjuring is always in the back of my mind.

[@Ephremjlm1]

Just hit month 6 here. Invested in a dumbell bar and some 2.5's and 5's to make sure im working it with no excuses. Good luck my man!

[@Leachko]

@@Ephremjlm1 Same to you! We all are on the mend together with this one.

[@riverbenddrummer]

I’m currently on week 6 post surgery and it feels kinda like a constant pulling/ headache in the bicep area, and the forearm area is still pretty numb from the nerve damage, I’m hoping that will eventually go away

[@Ephremjlm1]

@@riverbenddrummer I think for most people that should go away after 6 months or so. Nerves take forever to heal so I think its probably more or less around a year in this case (from what I've heard). I got mine at the end of september and I have a strip in my forearm that is still partially numb lol. I don't notice it anymore but im starting to wonder if im gonna have to call the surgeon.

[@b.nash.7778]

Once you get past the year mark, your confidence will grow and grow and the fear of a reinjury will start to fade.

[@JodiTryHard]

I just got out of the ER scheduling an ortho tomorrow I’m hoping it’s not a complete tear but it looks bad. This has helped with my current shell shock

[@JaCee501]

I’m at 3 months post surgery and still have nerve pain in my forearm (from LACN irritation during surgery) as well as some residual shoulder and elbow pain from being in a sling for 6 weeks. Been using mostly elastic band but moved to dumbbells the last couple of weeks. On numerous occasions I’ve had to step back on the intensity due to worsening pain the day after rehab. I’m being realistic as to how everyones progress is unique whilst being very mindful of protecting the repair. I definitely don’t want to risk re rupturing the tendon, so I’d rather go slower and ensure I’m progressing. My ROM is almost at 100% of pre injury but I still get some pain at the extreme range in pronation. That’s always lessening as time progresses. As long as I’m improving I’m satisfied with my progress. Good luck to anyone in the early phase of recovery. Take it one day at a time, do your rehab carefully and you will recover.

[@hankfink]

Thanks for your experience broseph. I just ripped mine Sunday and it's Friday and prepping for surgery. I work out a ton and ironically I tore my tendon lifting a fairly light car seat. My fear is losing strength and mobility and that negatively impacting my active lifestyle. Especially lifting heavy in the gym. I'm 40 and I feel too young to just take it easy and not fix it. Hopefully I'm good to ski come winter 🤞 Like you said I'll be working my core and legs out a bunch until I can start rehab on my arm!

[@willcongdon114]

I tore mine last year and I’m 54 yrs old. I train 4 days a week and was really nervous about the same thing but I’m 98% now and very happy with the recovery. I used bpc-157 and followed the Dr recommendations the whole way. My Dr didn’t have me in the brace like this guy thankfully. They took my cast off after 3 weeks and had me start getting range of motion back , by week 5 I had full range of motion then about 6 weeks started very light strength training. It came back very fast Good luck and don’t worry you will be back faster than you think. Stay positive and don’t stop training the other arm my Dr said working the good arm keeps the injured one from shrinking as much. Stay hydrated!!

[@davidgroff3355]

Not a TON alot, fuckin over used word

[@drigop.626]

Thank you for this video. This motivates me to continue pushing through recovery. I'm 4 and a half weeks post surgery from the same injury. Coming out of surgery it felt like I'll never get back to where I once was, but the progress keeps me in high spirits. I want to get back to work and back in the gym. Most of all, I want to get back to playing golf lol

[@fitbh703]

Did you switch to hook grip afterwards? I have the procedure on Monday. Thanks for sharing this Rory.

[@codybouscaren6492]

Great job and thoughtful recovery!

[@riverbenddrummer]

I’m at about 6 weeks post surgery now and have been doing therapy once a week and have not started with weight bearing as of yet, the arm is most of the way straight and am letting gravity make it be straight

[@lebronshoecollector2556]

Waiting to have this surgery and I hope I can recover without complications. Ugh. Thank you for the video

[@1mataleo1]

I had mine in 2021. As long as you get a surgeon with a lot of experience performing distal biceps tendon repair, you should be fine. It has a fairly low complication rate. Many people get tingling and temporary nerve damage (numbness) in the fingers and on the forearm. This is normal and usually goes away. I didn’t get any at all. If you do get it, just make sure to follow the physical therapy. The biggest issue I had was actually with my shoulder. From having my arm immobilized for so long, my shoulder developed lots of impingement and popping/grinding. It’s getting better, but even two years later, my shoulder is still not 100%. Good luck with your surgery. Also, find out what technique the surgeon uses. I got them “Endo button wit Tension Screw” which is the strongest type of repair

[@greAX7]

Can I ask, How are you guys 8 months post surgery?

[@danjoyce5567]

I’m 4 weeks after having surgery for a full bicep tendon rupture. I’ve just started training the right side and legs. It’s mentally tough to deal with but gotta stay in the game and stay positive

[@TheGreggora]

3 weeks post op full distal bicep rupture as well. 2 weeks cast. No brace, pronation and supination is so hard right now. Everything has been hard mentally, never expected that. Started legs and right side 3 days after surgery. Really miss swimming. So thankful for communities like this and reddit though

[@vituperousrecidivist6141]

It’ll be fine, guys. I tore mine in 2016. Surgery, then no weights with that arm for 12 weeks except for 1000s of curls with a medium water bottle. 6 months later, I was doing PRs in all my lifts (and I’m still a lot stronger now than I was before I snapped it). Plus, gaining back the 2 inches I lost from my arm in about 3 months was loads of fun - never experienced gains that fast (good old muscle memory!). Stay positive! You’ll get there, and you’ll learn loads about training and your body during rehab. All the best!!

[@TheGreggora]

@@vituperousrecidivist6141 thanks appreciate the morale boost. Yeah the muscle loss is depressing. Bicep really started participating in life this weekend. Was encouraging to see it trying 😊. Have a good new year!

[@vituperousrecidivist6141]

@@TheGreggora No worries - a mate of mine had the same injury a few years before me, gave me the same pep talk, kept me positive, and he was right. I’m just paying it forwards. Don’t worry about the muscle loss - muscle memory will bring it back really quickly. My right arm was so withered I used to call it “the witherer” - but that didn’t last long. Other than the small scar on my forearm from the surgery, 6 months post-injury (3 months after starting training again) no one would ever know! Train your other arm though - it’s weird, but research shows you get about 8% cross over to the injured side, and it will make recovery faster. Have a good New Year - PRs in 2024!

[@TheGreggora]

@@vituperousrecidivist6141 thanks, yeah saw the same research, haven't stopped training the other arm, legs and core. Only lost 3 days after surgery, never thought the gym would be such a part of my life both physically and mentally. Now just need to get my Cancun trip rescheduled I had to cancel for surgery. 😊

[@kevinwenger6541]

Just hit a 405pr on the bench Monday ruptured my right bicep tendons Wednesday rotating tires on my truck of all things. MRI today and discuss surgery next week. Makes me feel alot better about it seeing all the positive recoveries. Still a little freaked out about the surgery even after spending a year in the OR assisting an ortho surgeon with procedures.

[@norbertbajgyik1607]

watching this two days after my surgery

[@WarIII941]

Gone get same surgery next week, this video make me feel better, I was afraid to not be able to go gym anymore . 🙏🔥

[@seth5285]

I’m waiting for my OP Next week Thanks for sharing this

[@drroidhammer3218]

4 days post surgery did my right triceps tendon 2 years ago now this is left bicep fun fun.

[@martinjavorsky6668]

Thanks. I am just waiting for the surgery. I did my biceps yesterday......

[@alexandreverdon1921]

2 weeks post surgery been back at the gym for a week now doing mostly cardio,legs and bit of right side Strength training.almost 1 month since complete tear occur.atrophy on the left side happening crazy fast but youre giving me hope.thanks for sharing your experience.

[@robsoldier]

I got surgery today. Dr. Said 1month in cast bandage, 1 month without castbandage and træning with the arms Wright. After that the 3rd month with wegith. Back to job after 3 month qfter surgery

[@greAX7]

Can I ask how you guys are both doing now 2-3 months post surgery?

[@aarongiven1829]

I'm an amateur body builder it is my passion. So glad to see this video one week after a surgery now. Everything going good i'm just thinking about hopi can have big strong biceps again

[@Ephremjlm1]

Im really curious about your deadlifts? 1. did you switch to overhand grip? and 2. 7 months later and you are at full deadlift strength (over 500lbs) again?

[@vg9616]

Thank you for this video. I ruptured mine 2 days ago and I’m freaking out. The earliest I can get a MRI is 2 weeks. Years ago, during Covid , my wrist was broken in a car accident and I had to get surgery. I’m worried that a second surgery on the same arm, even though in different spots , will negatively impact my ability to fully regain strength and range of motion.

[@antscully9314]

Did mine mine on a Friday as well,I only went to move some wood,been in a cast for a week now and I’m fed up with it already.

[@kilo255]

I’m 20 days postop. They had me in the cast for 15 days.

[@greAX7]

How are you guys both doing now? I’m 5 weeks post op. Feels like it gets 1% better every day… slow progress. But as long as it keeps improving it’s good I guess

[@jeffdmax]

I just had my Distal Bicep Tear surgery ang greatly appreciated this information. I have been intermittent fasting. for a while now. Could I continue or stop to be able to eat the nutration my body needs to repaire my arm all day long?

[@imjustpassinthru]

I have a different kind of story. One day five years ago, for no reason I can think of, I awakened to find out that I couldn't straighten my right arm completely and there was mild pain in the area of distal bicep tendon. I got it checked out, had an MRI and learned that I have a small partial tear. The arm surgeon didn't want to operate. It wasn't enough of a tear, he said. I went through physical therapy but it didn't help getting my arm to straighten. The bicep muscle doesn't seem to be tight. It's as if the tendon thickened or something. I still feel moments of pain from time to time. It's hurting today after washing my car. I'm wondering if a second MRI would show whether the tear has healed, remains the same or has worsened.

[@ashtonarchuleta3738]

You should get on bc157 & tb500 it will help actually heal it.

[@killxswitch]

Thanks for this video. My distal tear surgery is this Friday. I was thinking full recovery would be 8-12 months which is terrible too think about. Hopefully mine is shorter like yours.

[@csteenkamp]

I ruptured my dominant arm distal biceps tendon 10.08, had surgery 14.08. I'm 58 and not very active sport wise, but do a lot of DIY, hunting and enjoy swimming. Today is week-4 post op, and I'm struggling. I have picked up a PIN injury (Posterior Interosis Nerve Syndrome) in the process and now have a "dropped hand", I can't extend my fingers without support. I can close my hand with reasonable force but I can't open it from the now normal dropped position. I also have severe pins & needles in my forearm, sometimes it feels like my arm is on fire. I guess my message is in hoping that there is someone with a similar story with a happy outcome out there, and secondly to be aware that there is always risk with radical interventions like reconstructive surgery. Forgot to mention, I ruptured my left Distal biceps in 2010, but did not require surgery as it was still partially intact. Blessings to you all, may you heal completely!

[@taskmaxter]

@csteenkamp - just wanted to follow-up on your post above - how are things going now with this much time after surgery? I'm scheduled for a surgery next week and I'm concerned about this type of stuff.

[@csteenkamp]

@@taskmaxter it is now 5-months after the op and I have recovered almost fully. Still have p&n and other sensations in my forearm, but I’m told that is a good sign of the nerve recovering. Movement and rotation is almost as good as it was, size wise the biceps is still small and somewhat deformed and the strength is not there yet. But I am grateful for having the use of my hand back! 🙏🏻 Best of luck with your surgery!

[@taskmaxter]

@@csteenkamp - that's great to hear!

[@USAunderGod]

When you deadlifted, was your grip supinated or pronated? Thank you for your video

[@Middzzy.]

I’ve got this operation on Monday… I’ve got HGH, BPC 157 and TB500. Hoping I can get back to training in as little as 10 weeks 💪🏼. Expecting to lose a bit of tissue, but it’s all part of the process unfortunately 🥴

[@aaronmetzler673]

Thanks for sharing! I’m pretty sure I tore mine playing volleyball this morning. Haven’t got diagnosed by dr but failed hook test and my bicep muscle moved up my arm. Anyone know a good surgeon in Los Angeles area?

[@MasterBlasterSr]

just sitting here day after surgery, thanks for info will hit gym tomorrow and do legs every day

[@linin9856]

About to get this surgery next Friday hopefully all goes well

[@matilija]

42, just tore my distal bicep tendon this morning pulling things off a shelf at work, they weren't even that heavy, but snapped like a rubber band that's been stretched many times over......I don't really notice any pain, my arm went almost numb when it happened, but after a few minutes, it just felt off, like I have a lack of motion, but it doesn't really hurt, yet anyway.

[@robsoldier]

Ruptured mine last week surgery on tuesday. Seen forward to get throug this

[@davidclap8516]

Tore mine about 3 1/2 weeks ago, had surgery a little over a week ago and its been tough. Just got my arm stint and sling off. They gave me the arm extension brace, its rough when i take it off. When i turn my wrist i get a sharp pain on top of my arm and feel a lump where the incision was. So I'll probably have a scar there too. Good to see that the recovery worked and there's some hope of being close to 100%. Still a long road ahead

[@greAX7]

Can I ask how you’re feeling now? I’m 5 weeks post surgery

[@kratospana845]

I had surgery 3 weeks ago. I agree with you about the fear of retearing the tendon, but honestly I will never redo deadlift with alternativre grip. It is useless for me to take a high risk whereas I can use strap for pronated grip. I will find another exercise for training my strength grip.

[@MaNo0sss]

How's the recovery?

[@Nehpets94]

How's the recovery?

[@shereemoors5042]

I had this surgery. I'm getting a lot of tingling and burning feeling in my hand is this normal

[@anthonyb248]

Dang. My partial distal tear happened Dec 2023, I just had surgery 2 weeks ago and I’m excited to get the splint/wrap off. Curious if my medical team will have me in a brace, they didn’t say anything about it when I asked. Super disappointed in the delay due to my former primary care doc.

[@jettzx14]

What band is on your upper arm? Is that for blood flow?

[@jpkgames2523]

After surgery and you're fully repaired are you able to make the arm bigger with gainz or is that it?

[@b.nash.7778]

You can get it just as big as it was. I went through this surgery 6 years ago. It takes roughly 8 to 12 months to get back to 100% depending on the person, surgical procedure, and the rehabilitation protocols.

[@jpkgames2523]

@@b.nash.7778 my hero thank you, I've been looking for an answer for the longest time appreciate it

[@b.nash.7778]

@@jpkgames2523 no problem. This injury sucks but you can get back to 100%.

[@jpkgames2523]

@@b.nash.7778 thank you, any helpful tips that you used to speed up the recovery?

[@b.nash.7778]

@@jpkgames2523 did my PT exercises religiously and never missed an appointment. And alot of walking. Still tried to work out the healthy arm but always felt unbalanced. Patience is the best tool for this injury and recovery. And I got the injury from snowboarding. So my season was over that year. Haha.

[@travisandbella5094]

I just tore my bicep Friday, 13 September 2024 going for surgery tomorrow which is Monday 23rd

[@bradleybarton9064]

Thanks for posting this video! I have to have this surgery this week or next week. It's been 3 weeks since I tore my bicep tendon and workman's comp could not go any slower.

[@greAX7]

Have you had surgery yet? You shouldn’t wait longer than 2 weeks ideally! Good luck man. The post surgery pain is a bitch for a week but the mental boost of knowing your tendon is intact again soon takes over. I’m 5 weeks post op now and slowly starting to exercise again. Can do most things that don’t put too much strain on the bicep itself

[@bradleybarton9064]

​​@@greAX7I have surgery Wednesday. That will be 4 weeks .... It's a Workers Comp case so they're taking their time, unfortunately.

[@greAX7]

@@bradleybarton9064 my surgeon told me that even upto 4 weeks it’s ok. The tendon may “stick” to the muscle tissue a bit but it doesn’t stop them pulling it back down to the bone. I’m wishing you luck man, be prepared for some serious pain for a couple of days post surgery but you won’t care because you’ll be so happy it’s fixed!

[@bradleybarton9064]

Definitely looking forward to it! Want to get back to doing things I want to do. It will be great having the next 4-6 months off. I deliver for Ups so I'm in no hurry to get back. I'll probably retire when I'm cleared to go back. I have 35 years in so maybe a blessing in disguise.

[@casst346]

i have to have this done and am so so worried..thanks for sharing..

[@bt719]

My initial sleeping spot was this weird sideways position in my recliner! Starting week 3 and feeling pretty good overall.

[@carlyungmann4355]

I just had my right distal biceps tendon surgery 8 days ago. Looked at my arm for the first time today and it looks the same as it did before surgery in the sense that the muscle belly still looks like it is retracted a couple inches. Did yours look that way as well? I had assumed it would have gone back in place once the tendon was pulled down and re attached. Just very depressed and hoping thats normal before rehab. Seeing the doctor in 4 days. Thanks for your video

[@yuribezmenovwasright5625]

So, I got a partial small tear. Visual it doesn't look like anything happened. Doc said surgery is up to me. I have some strength and mobility. It's a small partial. Should I fix it if I like to lift? I've already been out of the gym for 2 months and I've lost most of my gains

[@gilbertorodriguez9470]

good luck my brother, I have a parcial roture

[@dobroutro8356]

at the time u where doing the push-ups , How long did it took you to reach that point?

[@llasch28]

I just tore mine yesterday and I have never felt so low

[@WxPickman09]

I’m having surgery for mine July 19th. Tore it 4 weeks ago at work. Of course work comp likes to take their sweet ass time

[@johndaye2528]

Did you ever have any popping in the arm during recovery? I'm on week 4 post op and I'm feeling my elbow joints pop at times. Also when doing the palm rotating I have felt a pop during the rotation.

[@matthewmccaghren1348]

Can anyone tell me if there’s going to be any deformation? I’m 3 weeks post op and I can’t tell.

[@foskco87]

This makes me feel very hopeful. I didn't even tear my bicep, I just have distal bicep tendonopathy from working out too hard but it has been extremely frustrating. I was in the best shape of my life, stronger than I had ever been, lifting heavier than I ever have, and seeing results. Started getting pretty severe gradually worsening pains in my left lower bicep/forearm and it has gotten to the point where I basically cant even lift weights anymore, it's just so painful and tight the next day and I feel like Im destroying my arm. Been going to physio and doing some light weight movements to try and strengthen the tendon but it just never feels like it's going to get better. The pain is always there with certain movements and even though it has gotten a bit better it just feels like it's never going to fully go away. To have to take weeks/months off from lifting and watch all my gains disappear has been depressing, especially knowing I will have to gain it all back, and that trying to do that could re-injure my bicep again. I have a crazy fast metabolism so my body absolutely sheds any extra weight that it doesn't need, whether it be muscle or fat.

[@husker16]

Do you compete?

[@L52-r5g]

What about distal bicep tendonitis do you think eccentrics will heal it

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

Ugh i was moving a dresser and head a pop, but i can still feel my tendon somewhat connected to my forearm, i can still so a SLIGHT hook test but there is some imflamation there.... headed to get an MRI on Tuesday. I hope its not a full tear.

[@anneh851]

Ugh! my injury was a traction injury on the bus; I was sitting as I was supposed to, bus lurched, reflexes took over, and I felt it rip. Early August. This is October, I had the surgery and going to P.T. seems to make it worse, or at least no improvement. Suddenly the hand/thumb became full of screaming pain for absolutely no known reason. I am otherwise a very healthy, strong, late 60's person who went to the gym 3X week and lifted moderate, sensible weights with no problems, for most of my life. Now I wonder if it will ever heal. I can't even move my fingers without severe wrist pain.

[@taskmaxter]

Just wanted to ask, now that more time has gone by how is your recovering going? Have things gotten better?

[@orandachildren1051]

Does an average size male really need to deadlift nearly 600lbs in the first place?

[@Ephremjlm1]

Getting to 500-600lbs requires a good bit of training but isn't crazy weight especially compared to the pros in strong man where the record is like 1200lbs.

[@romangarcia6423]

Absolutely not

[@greAX7]

That’s probably the most rhetorical question I’ve ever heard 😂

[@gaurilla]

Thanks for posting this. I think I have a partial tear. Going for imaging this week

[@oasisvirtualgroup1937]

Can a distal bicep tear be surgically repaired 2 years after the injury?

[@greAX7]

No, unfortunately. You really need to have it done 2-3 weeks post injury the latest. Kevin James talks about it towards the end of his most recent Joe Rogan ep. He didn’t have surgery as he was filming and he massively regrets it

[@christopherpearson9947]

I am 2 weeks post-op. I walk on the treadmill at the gym and do PT twice a week. I also do legs and core. Am I doing everything right and should I work out the other arm not sure? Looking for advice and what to look forward to on the road to recovery

[@strublekyle8488]

I actually tore mine on Friday the 13th of this year

[@calibleek19ify]

I had this surgery about a month ago and my my arm and hand are still numb from the surgeon having to stretch the nerve. Did you experience this?

[@taskmaxter]

@calibleek19ify Have things improved since your last posting with the numbness?

[@calibleek19ify]

Unfortunately not much. My arm is still numb but I can tell that the nerves are working to heal themselves just very very slowly.

[@Grunger999]

I had my surgery 6 weeks ago. Mine did not happen at the gym but, when I do get my arm back in order, I will be terrified to do deadlifts again. I'm wondering what caused his injury during the lift. Was it the common reverse grip, or just too much weight, overextension? I may avoid DLs altogether going forward.

[@greAX7]

My surgeon told me 9 times out of 10 it happens when you’re fully flexed and fully extended and there is maximum tension on the tendon. If at that stage you give in to the weight because it’s slightly too much but remain flexed you end up overextending just a few degrees and that can be enough to snap it. I did mine snowboarding (random). Fully flexed trying to avoid a fall and my arm got bent 180 degrees out and then slightly over and because I was fully flexed it went over the limit. Happens preacher curling (at the bottom) and deadlifting (at the bottom) and pulling up (at the bottom). Generally happens fully extended 180 degrees. When I finally do some of this stuff again I’m going to ensure I don’t fully lock out especially when it’s heavy weight

[@romangarcia6423]

Its been 4 weeks since i tore my bicep (distal)...i have decided not to get surgery....im 44yrs old...i haven't been back to the gym yet but i can flex my arm with no pain....my supination is great...im not concerned with how my injured arm looks...my wife loves how it looks no matter what 😄

[@AmmoVanMagnus]

I’m 53 and had surgery 3 weeks ago. Not sure what complications you have but I would encourage you to get surgery. 3 weeks post op and I’m ready to start some light 3-5lb curls. It’s a set back but I wouldn’t forgive myself if I didn’t repair and get back to normal. I wish you the best though.

[@romangarcia6423]

@@AmmoVanMagnus it's not life or death man....im good with not getting surgery....I had no complications...im already back in the gym and I feel great...thanks for your concern

[@nunujajajajanunu5803]

​@@romangarcia6423 Hey Roman. Here from Spain. I aprecciate your history snd you comments. I was fully ruptured 5 months ago and have many doubts. I didnt go to surgery. I can do pull ups but im afraid on going back to boxing again or if will recover my full flexion strength or if my lacertus fibrosus will break working out. Thanks

[@mymotosai5036]

​@romangarcia6423 can you update how the arm is feeling? Is strength and mobility loss minimal? I tore my distal 2 days ago. I'm 53 and active, but really don't want surgery.

[@mymotosai5036]

​@@nunujajajajanunu5803 how is arm feeling without surgery? Strength and mobility feel good? I'm 53 and tore my distal 2 days ago but really don't want surgery.

[@brendondorish6428]

I had the same injury. I was freaked out by the possibility of infection. Sorry you had to go through with that. Surgery was 4 weeks ago. Rehab starts next week. Your a inspiration to me and I’m so sad because I’m a wood craftsman, house remodeler, plant guy and I dig holes, swing hammers, lift heavy sheets of plywood and lift heavy machinery. I’m screwed for a long time! 😢

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

just had surgery today after full rupture 28 days ago. late surgery but luckily no grafts. Doctor found tendon and screwed it right into the radius. literally screwed. had no idea how painful it would be post op. i was prescribed pain meds but i still feel the throbbing. the incision tickles now and then. i almost didn't have the surgery but my supination was so bad that i knew i couldn't avoid surgery. pecking at the keyboard with my non-dominant hand. i'm not showering tonight. i wonder how i'll sleep in this splint.

[@slickrickdarula9483]

I'm a carpenter myself So it really screws me. But how have you healed up so far? How has the recovery been

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

@@slickrickdarula9483did you tear your bicep tendon too? they just removed my splint 6 weeks post op.

[@coryk1987]

I had the surgury 4 months ago, left bicep. Healed up, however It still looks like I have a tennis ball in my upper bicep. Will this go away and return to normal over time and exercise?

[@matthewmccaghren1348]

How is the arm now? I’m worried ab deformity in my left as well.

[@fernandoban5050]

i broke my tendon on april 28th and had my surgery on may 30th, the dr used a technic calles “tension slide”. after 2 weeks post surgery the stiches have been removed, 3 fingers are numb thus i cant close my hand in a “fist” position. tomorrow i have my first rehab session an im nervous, cant twist my wrist. hopefully everything will be back to notmal in a couple months

[@aaronmetzler673]

How are you doing now?

[@fernandoban5050]

@@aaronmetzler673 whats up man, i just completed 4 months after surgery, i did 15 rehab sessiones , 3 times a week, for 5 weeks, . right now i can move my arm freely but have no strength, the dr told me to wait till month 6th to start working out (lift weights), the tip of my fingers are numb and the dr said to wait a couple more weeks

[@WissamCheib-rx3ko]

What is that band he had around the bicep??

[@GoogleUser-cx3jr]

Thank u for this video

[@japkfi]

Its happened me now can i contact to u sir

[@WilliamPeterson-z5o]

this and the comments sounds like they jumped into weight really fast... I had my repair done three weeks ago and just had my first PT session. I'm a bodybuilder and had 'healthy, high quality tendon' that was a very solid repair (at Cleveland Clinic), but even with that I'm still not even lifting ANYTHING at all for 8 weeks...

[@1mataleo1]

It has been over a year since my successful surgery, but I’m having a real hard time getting over my fear of re-tearing it. I’ve tried to search on the internet for any info on how strong the repair is compared to the pre-injury tendon, but can’t seem to find much. Does the tendon eventually heal back to the bone, or is it just the sutures of the repair that hold the tendon in the place via an Endo button?

[@AndyWerley]

My understanding is that the tendon grows back to the bone. My surgeon says I am more likely to tear the other tendon than the one I had surgery on. I would call or email your surgeon with questions.

[@Bucky5068]

I had a long conversation with my ortho too about that and he said it's less than 10% re tear. Still not sure if I'm doing the surgery.

[@1mataleo1]

It’s a tough decision. Because of the time sensitive nature of the injury, I didn’t have much time to decide. I’m 39, so unless something unexpected happens to me, I figure I have a fair amount of active years left in my life, which I why I chose the surgery. It is a long recovery, but I’m glad I had it. There is some risk of temporary (permanent in rare cases) nerve damage. I was fortunate to find an excellent orthopedic surgeon that I had confidence in. I didn’t even have temporary nerve damage. Good luck with your decision. If you have any questions about the recovery, feel free to ask.

[@MIGGS32100]

@@Bucky5068did you have surgery on your bicep?

[@Bucky5068]

@MIGGS32100 I did not end up having it. I haven't missed a beat. I started doing pull ups this week and I'm able to know out 8. Which is bout half what I use too. I have noticed the gap in my bicep but not really to bad because of my T Rex arms. How is yours doing?

[@michaelgaudette4015]

"I thought I could do a bit more" is the story of life after 40.

[@GoogleUser-cx3jr]

It happened to me I’m in recovery now I was doing calisthenics doing a normal back lever on a normal day n I heard the snap

[@GurmeetSingh-fr8uo]

What causes this

[@LegionBavaria]

I Life perfect with no surgery. It makes no different for me. The musculus Brachiales takes now the work. Iam Happy without this risc surgery. Iam 53 and Metallworker 💪

[@mymotosai5036]

I'm 53 also and tore my distal tendon 2 days ago. I'm active but really don't want surgery. How much strength and mobility do you think you've lost since the injury?

[@LegionBavaria]

@@mymotosai5036 its my left Arm.. Iam a right hander. So it is not a big Problem. I lost 20 % strengh but i dont lost Mobility. FOR ME,... I life normal like bevor. I dont need to lift heavy Things, so i dont feel a Big different Like bevor.

[@carlyungmann4355]

Had distal biceps tendon surgery and the muscle never returned to the way it was. Loss of strength and size regardless of exercise. The muscle itself never returned to its original position. Makes me think it was w waste of time and money

[@mccalljeff]

I am here because I just tore both of mine.

[@strongbow310]

It takes a year or so to get back to normal

[@richricogranada9647]

I would never go thru surgery for that

[@brandonhank6698]

Anybody have the suture cheese wire on them?

[@warrenkernot4522]

Lol my surgery was Fri the 13th of Sept three weeks or so ago

[@vishalrana9836]

@6:12 that fear always with be you. i feel that who broke his humerus

[@Fran-or3lt]

Inject.. bleach, McDonalds Strawberry Milshake, Chamomile tea and Celltech Gacik and I promise your biceps will tendon itself back to Ronnie Colemans arm.

[@محمد.سعيد.معلم]

Ahh, i can't even afford a surgery for my bicep in Algeria 💀

[@kelleyknaak9051]

😠 *Promo sm*