Seven Days Post Shoulder Surgery (there's been a learning curve L O L)!!

[@shawnmcauliffe5072]

Proof of life from TBW, awesome! May I suggest the 3 keys to a good recovery. PT, PT and then some PT. No more and no less than they perscribe. I might also say, most folks on your channel don't care as much about getting videos while you recover and would much rather hear you are doing well :)

[@dalespringerwilson4233]

Great news, glad everything went good ! Heal at your own pace and PT is important, do what they tell you. Glad you're good !

[@rickyretic]

Oh boy do I relate to the nerve block wearing off !!!! I tore up my right rotator cuff twelve years or so ago. After surgery my wife and I had a wonderful afternoon on the deck eating lunch, felt great. Later that evening my wife took one look at me and said "we're headed back to the ER aren't we"? I couldn't get back to the ER quickly enough. As you found out WOW, when that nerve block wears off it certainly sets you back on your butt !!!!! I'm very glad to see that you are doing much better Andy. The PT will help out a lot. Four years ago I shattered both my patellas (kneecaps) but that's another whole story. LOL. I think you'll find that it's pretty easy from here through recovery. Take care Andy. 😃

[@mikem1436]

A great surgeon can make a huge difference as you noted. I had ACL knee surgery 40 years ago. Uncommon back then as the ACL is not needed for ordinary day to day living. It is important when there is stress put on the knee such as doing some sport activities. Finally found a doctor who did this type of surgery, and he certainly did not seem like someone who was looking for patients so his wife could start planning their next overseas vacation. I had to make a promise that I would do the follow up PT. He said he had the easy part. I did not have full movement of the knee at first, but pretty close to it. There was a lot of gradual stretching of it multiple times a day. Within a year I was close to normal. Wore a knee brace when doing physical activities for a couple of years just to be safe, then switched to an over the counter knee brace since it was much smaller and less noticeable. After about 4 years I felt good enough to toss out the braces. Bottom line is a good surgeon, follow the PT, and thing should be fine in time.

[@Cbass44]

Hey, Shoulder Arthroscopy (what you had done) is my entire profession. I take part in about 50 shoulder arthroscopy cases a week. Just to give you piece of mind, those pictures of the repair look really good. The "bone removal" is called a Subacromial Decompression, very common, almost every patient getting their shoulder scoped has it done. You had a biceps tenodesis, This relocates the long head of the biceps to the proximal humerus; ultimately removing a pain generator. And the bursectomy is just removal of adhesions that are between the rotator cuff and the acromion, this is also done with every shoulder scope, otherwise the surgeon wouldn't have any visualization.

[@mjm7187]

Welcome back! Don't let the temptation of overdoing it,your family can help with this. Thanks for the update, so glad you have a good attitude and are doing well. Best regards- mjm

[@WreckDiver99]

Time Andy. Time is what is needed. I had bicep tendon re-attachment surgery about 13 years ago. 6" scar down my arm for it. It took me over 9 months to start trusting that repair. Now then, the nerve block and anesthesia? Yea...my nerve block never took, so I got pumped with a bit more of the knockout juice. Since I don't do a lot of sleeping thanks to Carpel Tunnel (arms below the elbows will fall asleep while laying in bed, and it REALLY FREAKING HURTS), along with chronic lower back pain, the drugs really hit me hard. Apparently it took them 2 HOURS to wake me up post surgery, about 90 minutes longer than they expected. LOL. Best sleep I had in YEARS. LOL... As for the Restless Leg Syndrome. OMG YES! It was HORRIBLE. I was given Lortab for the pain (and yea, needed that stuff for the first 2 or 3 days). Back then they didn't use pain pumps, or ice wraps for this, and yea, I had to sleep in the lay-z-boy for the first 5 to 7 days. IT SUCKED BAD. I remember trying to sleep and my legs just bouncing, itching, feeling like something was inside of them. My wife thought I was crazy. I was pacing the floor instead of sleeping because I couldn't sleep. The Lortab made me not care about pain, but the legs...OMG the legs. Finally went away, but holy wah I thought I was going to go insane. Glad to see you up and about, just take your time. Do what they tell you in PT and take it slow.

[@PJA333]

Hi Andy, totally agree with you on the nerve block, the pain is right up there once it wears off. I had my right shoulder done 6 months ago, and it's still tender. The secret is don't work it too hard and do the physio. You need to let it heal on its own. They say it takes up to a year. Cheers and a pain free recovery from Australia.

[@Rutland-ph9lw]

I love watching and learning from your videos I just finished my son's 24' Carolina Skiff work boat, new front deck all new Gelcoat. Now I am starting on my 22' Aquasport stringers coosa floor and all that goes with that. Without what I have learned from you I wouldn't have even thought about doing it I just wanted to thank you for all of your help. Now the main reason I am writing is to wish you a speedy recovery from your surgery I am sure you will do fine. Thanks Again

[@PI4YOU]

Nerve block = a trick to get you away from doctors before pain sets in. Your description of repairs confirm your level of pain. Sometimes it is good to say "better living through chemistry". I slept in my chair for near 3 months. At the time of your recording the way your swinging your head around, you are doing well. Agreed confidence in your doctor is good. Do not exceed limits set by doctor and physical therapist.

[@TotalBoat]

So happy to hear it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@HomesickforAlaska]

I have had a total shoulder replacement, as well as a knee and a hip and the other shoulder will be replaced this fall. My best advise is to do exactly what the PT prescribes as far as stretches and exercises go and DON'T do any "extra" reps or anything because your shoulder feels good. I over did the exercises after my knee replacement to the tune of doing 10x more reps then they wanted (100 instead of 10) because it didn't hurt and I wanted to recover faster. I hurt so bad the morning after I did that, that I had to go to the emergency room for industrial strength pain killers, they estimated I set my recovery back by 4-6 weeks because I couldn't do ANYTHING with that arm for weeks and it atrophied even more. Do EVERYTHING they want you to do but NOTHING MORE. Good luck.

[@markgallagher1376]

Glad to hear it went well and you are on the road to recovery, Andy!!

[@SCFoster]

Good to see it went well for you. Got mine done 5 years ago and my business partner just got his done in January. You aren't kidding about the 1 to 100 on the pain scale, when that nerve block wears off. As other's have posted, follow the PT religiously and DON'T overdo it. You're going to anyway but you've been warned. You're shoulder will give you a few whacks upside the head, to let you know.

[@richardbecker5614]

So happy that surgery went well. You did have me laughing however, I remember very well when my nerve block quit...abruptly! PT will kick your ass, don't try to get everything back right away. Plan on 6 months, at least, before you feel OK again. Most folks, including myself and my wife, noted one year for a complete recovery. Be kind to yourself.

[@Tbennettvca]

My Hubby had the OVO. The recovery is taking a little longer because of the way they cut with the muscle. The ice machine was a huge help! No more pain tho! He thought that he had a neck problem too but after the surgery he has had no issues 🤷‍♀️. Prayers for you and your healing!!!

[@daversj]

My nerve block wore off on the drive home from surgery. I was rocking back and forth and sweating in agony for an hour until i got home to my meds and took two oxycodone…almost instant relief. Im almost one year out from surgery and pain free. FYI there is a second phase of pain that comes many weeks after the surgery pain subsides. In all aspect it’s a year of your life. Still trying to get strength level back to pre surgery level. Im not sure i will ever be able to do pull ups or heavy chest presses again. I have almost full range of motion now. Working with dumbbells to get strength and they’re great. Take the PT seriously and don’t push it. Good luck with your recovery.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I had basically the same thing done in January 2013. The therapy was not a cakewalk. When they started stretching my shoulder my knees would buckle because it hurt so much. BUT it hurt so good. Like others have said, do what the therapist tells you. My outcome has been great. I have full motion and strength with extremely minor residual pain. Basically, when I'm doing some things I know that my shoulder has been worked on but it does not inhibit me at all.

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Welcome back Andy, you're looking good!

[@edgatewood9463]

Wishing you a swift and complete recovery! Treat your recovery process just like you do a boat project and you will bee back before you know it.

[@peterhoad7570]

Great news, now you can come to Barbados and supervise the rebuild of my boats🙀😻😻

[@ricksimpson1543]

Thanks for the update & best wishes with recovery. I actually laughed out load at the "put down" comment!

[@erickdanielsson6710]

Having had both shoulders rebuilt, PT is painful but needed to do, more is better. It took a full year to get complete recovery for each shoulder.... Very happy it all went well. Nice way to be sedated. I was knocked out completely, started PT 20 hrs after the operation.

[@snapperboat25]

Glad you are ok. Very cool that your harness doubles as a microphone attachment point. Also, never noticed your BODACIOUS face caterpillars. Those are amazing (this from an older guy with about 8 thick wires above each eye). Heal up brother.

[@scottgorman7166]

Been there done that! Go slow let it heal and don't push too soon. Yup watching dry paint dry is challenging. Glad it went well. Looking forward to more of your content when your ready. 👍

[@brucewaterworth3873]

Don’t push it too fast with the recovery,a lot to heal in there. Bust mine,couldn’t do a push up to save my life, now it’s like it never happened,PT was a bit painfull but slow and steady wins the race.

[@steverice595]

Had my hip replaced. Firsts couple of days were rough, after that...fantastic. no regrets. Glad to hear that you are doing well. You will be back to sanding fiberglass in no time :)

[@mpressnitz]

I've had basically the same surgery on both shoulders. As someone else already said, listen to your therapist. They should tell you when doing pt, listen to your body. If it hurts, stop. Uncomfortable is one thing but actual pain, your body is telling you to stop. Good Luck & speedy recovery!!!

[@louwilliams9879]

Great progress report. I will give you a story that may give you hope. My son in law, just had is 50 th. He is a professional dancer and message therapist. A few months ago he was in a major car crash that shattered the ball of his shoulder. The dr’s told him that after surgery he would only be able to lift his arm parallel to the ground. It would make it impossible to do his jobs. Today he has almost full range of motion and is back to teaching dance and his massage business. It is due to his drive to prove the dr’s wrong, going way beyond what the PT people wanted him to do and is knowledge of physiology. You will recover as much as you want tp push yourself to recover. Go luck and work hard

[@SailLife]

Great to hear you made it through. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery :)

[@boatworkstoday]

Thanks Mads :-)! You guys going to be able to make some of the shows this fall? Hoping to be far enough along to make some trips ! Hope all is well stay safe!!

[@SailLife]

@@boatworkstoday I think we will 🙂 If not then Ava’s parents live in Detroit. I’m sure Ava would love to show me some of Michigan if you’re up for us swinging by to say hi 😉 Currently in the BVI but expecting to be in the US around June 🙂

[@boatworkstoday]

absolutely!! always welcome for as long as you're willing lol :-) If you don't have my personal contact please let me know and we can get it sorted out ;-) Enjoy the BVI's! Safe travels

[@carlcarlamos9055]

Good to see you are doing well. For a while you will need to do head work instead of physical work. Don’t cheat yourself. Do the healing and PT properly and for the best long range outcome. Hang in there. Thanks for the videos and take care.

[@torstenhansen4308]

Congratulations on this successful outcome, Andy. Your therapist will be your best friend and torturer rolled into one 😂. Don’t stress yourself producing content, we will be here when you are ready.

[@chrisschoendorf6691]

I have had both of my shoulders redone and also bicep, but I had an excellent surgeon we did it and I’m glad I did it. It has helped me a lot..😊

[@petervanschaack8361]

Tore my rotator cuff last May. Had it fixed in September. Listen to the Dr and the physical therapist. Sling can come off while sitting / watching tv etc. On for everything else.

[@alangood8190]

Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery.

[@thorb5191]

Hearing the bone shaved really brings back memories of my shoulder surgeries. Where the bone was shaved really bothered me with weather changes for about 1.5 years. It slowly lessened, but cold wet weather coming in would bother me and since you live in Michigan too although you are farther north you might not have the bouncing back and forth on the weather as much. Heal up soon

[@brianmiller6096]

Andy is my uncle! I am so impressed to see his channel growth and I’m glad you’re feeling better Andy!!

[@boatworkstoday]

Haha, thanks Brian :-)! Hope to see you guys soon!

[@robertalexander9931]

Glad the surgery went well. Best of luck with PT. It sounds like you will do ok.🤞

[@mhoover]

It's good to see you in such good spirits 😊

[@paulcupach8196]

I'm glad you are up and running again!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

I separated my right shoulder 3 times fighting and had to have surgery. Back then they didn't do scopes they cut you open. I just went through arthroscopic surgery for my left shoulder and I lost a lot of motion. Take your time healing your body will tell you how far to push it. I had the nerve block as well and it is scary.

[@randyg6231]

Get Well Soon Dude !! I'm 6 years past surgery on my Shoulder, sounds like your damage was similar to what mine was and I can't tell I had anything wrong now !! You will be fine, Listen to your Therapist when you get to that point and it will go quicker than you think Good Luck and enjoy the ride !!

[@chrisbec3313]

Excellent, be patient with yourself and don't push it, let your body recover and follow the Dr's advice. I had a very similar surgery and agree a good surgeon makes all the difference.

[@todddunn945]

I am glad to hear that the surgery went well. I had knee replacement surgery last year. The full recovery is a long run when they mess with the a joint. PT is definitely not fun. Like with the surgery, the physical therapist you work with matters a lot. Although a shoulder is a lot different than a knee, push as hard as they allow in the physical therapy. Good luck with the recovery.

[@davestewart9146]

Speedy recovery my friend 👍😁❤️

[@planbeeapiaries]

Glad to hear! Hope it goes the way you expect it to.

[@donriedl3484]

Glad you are doing good . I help my wife go though total shoulder and knee replacement just follower the doctor and PT you should be fine .

[@iBradWatson]

I had a rotator done. Stay in the recliner for 1-2 months. Dont overdo it. Listen to the PT person. Do the exercises. 4 months after I was good. Stay strong.

[@robertscott3114]

I'm glad everything went well Andy, had mine done in 16. 5 1/2 hrs for mine

[@Vanjonsorz]

Exactly the same happened to me with the nerve block andy. 24hrs afterwards. As soon as you said 3 days, my eyebrows raised significantly. The second block i had for the opposite side, didnt work the same, and i had reduced feeling and pain, but not complete paralysis as with the first. Glad you have had it done, take it easy, and take care of yourself.

[@gwpsr58]

Good to see you checking in, looking in good spirits. My anesthetic was supposed to have been "twilight", but to me it was nap time. No awareness of anything, but upon reversal, I was fully awake and coherent. Much better than my mom's horror stories of gas anesthetic followed by nausea and hallucinations.

[@johnlove4183]

Take care! don't rush your recovery.

[@richardkelleher1711]

glad to hear things are going well. Whatever they tell you to do in the way of stretches and exorcises, do them, religiously! If you don't, you will likely lose range of motion permanently and you don't want that.

[@MudMuttPottery]

Get well and good luck Buddy.

[@kevgermany]

Great to hear, I've been wondering how it went. Gute Besserung!

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

GR8 news Andy! Here's to a GR8 recovery!!! 🍻 ~Chris

[@0002sbc]

Hi, I have to undergo an operation because I have 2 complete tears and 1 partial tear of the rotator cuff and your video helped me understand... Thank you

[@willardpotter5535]

I just went through that as well. Right down to the nerve block wearing off. I had 2 of the 4 tendons in the rotator cuff torn. A torn tricep and a tear in the bicep tendon at the shoulder. I had my surgery on Feb 21. So I am 2 months out and doing great. You got this man. Feel better soon.

[@johnharrar5374]

👍 Take time and take care. Good to hear things went well. Good friend has had both shoulders replaced and is doing very well. They sure can do good things and get us back on the road. got myself a new left hip 6 yrs ago. Keep on keepin' on!!

[@larryshipman248]

Get well soon. Good luck.

[@felixgonzalez7642]

Good and speedy recovery

[@bobmcgrew723]

Wishing you good health.!.

[@ermannodibenedetto3064]

I Hope you'll recover quickly.....we all need your experience.....ciao

[@DaveAdams308]

Awesome news buddy. Very happy for you. Get strong soon!

[@BobMuk08]

Glad the op went well. Getting well first priority. Stay blessed!

[@KeithCarmichaelInFL]

I am really glad to hear you are keeping the spirits up during this! Thank you so much for the update! Please be careful and don't rush your recovery too much! See you on the flipside!

[@bradleydaniels9639]

Glad you're doing ok thanks for your videos 👍

[@wheniwaslittle.6361]

Had mine done a year ago. do the pt and use it as much as possible after a few months. good luck

[@Chasepes11]

Congrats on the speedy recovery!

[@lfinesseauto_boatdetails890]

Hope u get well soon man pray for u 🙏

[@setthehook4me]

Get well, Andy!

[@rakoblackstar5294]

Get well soon Bro.

[@benjaminnevins5211]

Yikes! Get well soon!

[@spacebassli]

Hey Andy... Glad to hear you are doing well! FYI, I started to paint my boat! I'll send you a few pics when i finish up. I have the special order paint for Island Packet I ordered from you.

[@boatworkstoday]

Yes, please send some pics. Would love to see them!!

[@mrgoldfpv7331]

I wish you fast recovery!!!

[@Afraidinct]

Andy z i am glad things went well

[@dakman5136]

had two knees replaced, best thing I ever did..... Good luck on the healing process! Also, I wanted to buy one of your hats again but alas they don't seem to be in your store anymore. 😞

[@boatworkstoday]

I ended up moving that over to the paint site; I think I have everything on hand :-) millerboatworks.com/product-category/merch/ Thank you!

[@russellmurphy8111]

Good luck heal quickly!!!

[@Schaneification]

Oh A Beginner . I had over 7 OP on my left arm and Shoulder .... I was a Pitcher my arm got so bad I lost the feelin in my Hand ... so good luck . oh they did not cut your Shoulder wind open like Me ....

[@MT-rp1kb]

Oh man, remembering when my nerve block wore off. Holy Moses that hurt. Do you pt like your life depended on it. And watch your good arm, I injured mine making up for the other one.

[@richardtharp1608]

Touch the wall at 9 and go up to 3 by the number slowly.. Something Way Harder Now than it used to Be.. Teach your Shoulder how to Work Now and Go Back to the beginning, when you were 1st learning to use it as an Infant.. A Year and a half since my Right Shoulder work and it's Working Now, but Not the Same as it Was Brother.. Praying for You.. Thanks

[@romnorte]

feel better

[@grinchusmc3521]

Had a torn labrum repair with biceps tenodesis (severed the long head biceps tendon from the shoulder blade and anchored it to the inner upper humerus. I had a short recovery mainly due to the pre-op PT I did to strengthen my scapula and stabilize my shoulder. My results were positive but only lasted about 8 years. Anyways...glad you seem to be recovering well. On a different note, would you please consider doing a video about using PVA in between coats to cure each coat and adding wax on the final coat vs multiple coats w/wax (and sanding between coats)? Specially, how soon after spraying the gelcoat do you spray the PVA or what do you look for in the sprayed gelcoat to signal when to seal with PVA? Thanks, and best wishes on your recovery! Do the PT work but don't try to do too much too fast. Doing the job right is far better than just doing it fast, but you already know that.

[@hamishthomson6237]

Hope you mend quickly. Big op

[@bchrisl1491]

I guess a Clapper won't be very useful to turn off the lights at the easy chair at night.

[@Otrepiena]

Tanti auguri di una bella guarigione

[@delstep2255]

Hi my brother. I am presently repairing a 17 ft mako. The stringers are rotting and there are dry spots in the Woven roving on the floor. I know I have to repair those, but the side of the boat songs a bit hollow. The side are originally done with woven roving too. I am wondering if the hollow song in the sides need to be strengthen as well? Please let me know your thoughts.

[@Emmilythecat]

Please be careful with Tylenol and Percocet. I don't know if they told you but Percocet has Tylenol with Oxycodone together. Don't take Tylenol with the Percocet. You don't want to knock out your liver in the process of recovery. Instead you can take NSAIDs with the Percocet. Try to alternate them while scheduling your pain relief. Thanks for letting us know that you are alive. Be Well.

[@boatworkstoday]

I was only on the cocktails for a couple days, all done with all that now :-)

[@RechargeableLithium]

Congrats! Listen to the physical terro...er...therapists 😄 and take it slow. If PT seems like too much work, remember the time spent sanding with long boards! 👍

[@boatworkstoday]

LOL :-)

[@craigandg]

Oh dear Lord, I would have preferred to get kicked in the groin every morning. Now, given that I had a lot of work done, but I had an intimate relationship with my ice cuff! I need to have my right shoulder done, but I'm not sure I'm man enough to go through it again, and I'm not afraid to admit it!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Most difficult recovery EVER!

[@martyjackson4806]

Don't worry you will be sanding before you know it. Sanding is never done.

[@jeffh1266]

HAving had knee surgery 24 years ago, my suggestion is to follow your PT guys instruction To. The. Letter. It sure helped me recover much more quickly and fully than I would have otherwise

[@andywaugh4165]

How hard is it going to be for you to not do stuff,ya hands off everything for a while bro,got to heal 8 weeks lol

[@chrishofmann32]

❤ PT time.

[@skeeter3080]

As others have said...DO NOT skimp out on the PT.

[@prussiaaero1802]

Before surgery, I asked if I could administer my own anesthesia, the doctor said "sure - knock yourself out." (Da Boom TISH)

[@daveengstrom9250]

Hey look, your condition won't last long so you NEED to practice groaning and looking sick. This will help with the sympathy angle. You should be able to moan a little now and then and have a fresh cup of coffee brought to you. Maybe even a doughnut or two or a slice of warm apple pie, the newspaper...just all sorts of things. Don't let on that you're getting better for awhile. Ask your wife some kind of a question (could be anything). Then 15 minutes ask her again. Do this 8 or 9 times. Keep her guessing. Seriously, I am glad things went well for you. The reason I subscribed to your channel was because I began building a boat and a learned a TON of fiber glassing stuff from you. My boat is nearly done (3 year project). The motors get hung on it next week. Then I can go fishing!!

[@boatworkstoday]

Lol ;-)!!!

[@obwan7217]

You are going to regret that surgery....I did and do.. Its two years now and all the surgery did was make it hurt in new locations...Never again..They are now telling me that I've developed scar tissue from the surgery that must now be surgically removed....Nope not happening..

[@bryanmorrion9503]

Happy to see you up and at it again. 👍🇦🇺🦘