When Will My Shoulder Feel Better? Week 16 Shoulder Surgery Recovery.

[@GenXatwork]

I needed to hear this today. I am at 4 months and struggling thinking I will never get back to normal. It was good to hear the message. Thanks

[@livelongerlivestronger]

I am so glad to hear that! Recovery can be a struggle, but stay consistent with your therapy and stay positive. It's a long process, but you WILL get there!

[@YktvTommy]

i’m at 4 months right now and was loosing hope but looking at videos like these is a reminder that we all recover at different speeds just can’t give up , I still don’t have my full rage of motion or strength but it’s getting better

[@senorwavyy]

@@livelongerlivestronger hello I’m am going in to get surgery soon. I’d love to know how you are doing now?

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@senorwavyy Fortunately, I am 100% fully recovered with absolutely no pain. Best wishes with your surgery.

[@catherinelassen6928]

I so appreciate these videos you've made. I'm a 70 year old female yoga instructor who's had a reverse shoulder replacement. In spite of our differences, I find so much encouraging information in your videos, and also relate to the pace of recovery. I'm currently four months post-op, and yes, getting to work on strength now feels great! Most days...

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@catherinelassen6928 you are most welcome! I'm glad the videos have helped you and that you found them encouraging. That was my goal! I totally agree with you, getting back to strengthening was a huge milestone. It was challenging in itself, but it also the start of becoming normal again...and without shoulder pain this time! Best of wishes in your recovery!

[@MrRFM1]

Great videos! Thank you taking the time to make them and share them.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Thank you! I really appreciate that.

[@lizqb]

Surgery tomorrow. I’m a nurse practitioner. You are the most positive pt I have found on the internet. Thank you. That in itself allays my anxiety. Let’s get to work and get through this! Ur appreciated!

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Thank you! Your comments are very appreciated. It's a long road, but you will get through it. Stay positive and keep working that PT. Best of wishes on your recovery.

[@shadidhealth4276]

You give me hope. I know I need shoulder repair surgery, but I didn't know how bad I needed it until this year when it started giving me pain. I injured myself on the job and thought everything was ok. 10 years later, I can hardly lift anything on the damaged shoulder. Your video has convinced me to see the doc and get something done. I just hope it's not too late for me.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Awesome! I'm super glad to hear that. I struggled with what to do with my shoulder for a long time as well. I tried many things as you probably watched in my first few videos on this channel. I opted for surgery, despite it being a long recovery. I followed my healthcare team's directions to the letter and now my shoulder feels SO much better. It's even better than my "good" shoulder now in most ways. You can do that too. Best of wishes on your journey.

[@leighmiddleton4681]

Thankful to hear this at week 15.

[@hollymartin827]

thanks for your videos, they give me hope and ideas. I had shoulder surgery 11 weeks ago for a total supraspinatus tear, a partial infraspinatus tear, a partial labrum tear and complete loss of cartilage with with distal clavicle debridement of my dominant shoulder. I have been a bit discouraged with the amount of pain I still have, but continue in PT twice a week, plus my home exercises. I am so looking forward to more range of motion, reduced pain and ability to drive again. So, thanks for your videos, they are very helpful.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

You are most welcome. I'm glad the videos helped. Keep up with the PT. Focus on mobility first, then strengthening in those ranges when your healthcare team gives you the green light. Mobility is the first step and key to a good recovery.

[@marybegin979]

Thank you for all your time and effort on creating this video series. Your information is fantastic. The videos has helped my recovery and knowing we are all in the same position after week 12 was reassuring. Safe training.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Mary, I'm so glad to hear the videos have helped your recovery! I really appreciate your comments. You are exactly why I made this channel. Thank you and safe training to you as well!

[@jeffgosney4344]

I am 6 months post RCR Dec 2022 and Biceps reattachment Feb 2023 surgeries and have been in PT daily for 2 months...and NOW I can lift 2 pounds with hand/arm.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Hey Jeff! Yes, it definitely takes patience and time to get back to the things we want to do. The good news is most of us can get there. It sounds like you are as well. Congratulations on having the fortitude to endure a shoulder surgery recovery and achieve a successful outcome.

[@SoHappy20245]

I needed to hear that as well. I am only at 3.5 weeks and it feels like my arm (dominant arm) is never going to work again. Thank you

[@livelongerlivestronger]

You are most welcome. Yes, it takes a LONG time for the process of tendon healing. For the first 12 weeks, I focused primarily on gaining and maintaining mobility in my shoulder. That allowed me to start the strengthening process at week 12. Don't worry, you will get there! Here is a link to the full playlist, which takes you through my entire recovery. I hope it helps. Best wishes to you. kzbin.info/aero/PLQSf5JL3jJjSHFX3dxy1_j9Hxyv-jKAoo&si=gSLSeJJZpkRKeoRB

[@jtrain3113]

Great video mate, Awsome ,

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Thank you!

[@LeoGomezdesign]

Congrats man! You’re doing great. I’m a little further than you. Unfortunately I have scapula dyskinesis which slows me down but I know that now base on your recovery, at that phase that you are the strength starts to come back really fast!

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@Leo Gomez thank you! Yes, it's been wonderful how fast things started changing these last two weeks. You should see good improvements sometime several weeks after you start your strengthening phase! Keep up the good fight!

[@JMGOpragmaticadvisor]

Will undergo arthroscopic Bankard repair, capsular plication and supraspinatus rotation cuff repair next week 😢

[@livelongerlivestronger]

I hope it goes well. It’s a long recovery. Stay positive and follow your healthcare team’s protocols. It gets better!

[@dianegibbs3716]

I’ve been waiting and dealing with other huge life & health issues..So I’m going to be starting from a very physically weakened place. I’m 74. Maybe I don’t want to give up another year healing 🤷‍♀️

[@livelongerlivestronger]

I'm sorry to hear you've been dealing with so much. I tried doing physical therapy prior to surgery. It works for some. At the very least, it will help you become stronger and make recovery easier, if you end up opting for surgery.

[@dianegibbs3716]

@@livelongerlivestronger Thank you! My doc said not to do anything to make my shoulder hurt more. But he also doesn’t prescribe PT..so I’m probably going to ignore him!’

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@dianegibbs3716 Only you know what is best for you, but from your description, PT may be a better option over doing nothing. Many obtain good results from PT. If you do try it, make sure you find a good PT with the same mindset and goals you have. Best wishes to you!

[@dianegibbs3716]

@@livelongerlivestronger Appreciate your thoughtful responses!

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@dianegibbs3716 🤗

[@damaoyu7729]

Congratulations

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Thank you.

[@AnthonyLLewisEntertainment]

Oh WOW it's strange how my doctors have me doing a lot many weeks ahead of your time frame. I go to the doctors today for my two month visit so I'm hoping I'm aloud to do more like workout, run, swim, go to the amusement park, cut the grass and more. But we shall see.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Yeah, my healthcare team went on the conservative side because they knew I wanted return to sport, specifically CrossFit, weightlifting, skiing, and basketball. They told me taking a few extra weeks would give me a better chance of achieving the recovery I was looking for. They were right. On the other hand, my recovery is faster than many. So many variables! Glad you’re doing well.

[@AnthonyLLewisEntertainment]

@@livelongerlivestronger thank you for responding as usual. So my two month appointment went very well yesterday. My doctor said I am recovering faster than normal and I am allowed to pick up more than 5 pounds now, I can swim and workout but only very light. I'm not allowed to do push-ups or pull-ups but I'm happy that I can start working out light and do a bunch of other stuff.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@AnthonyLLewisEntertainment that’s so awesome! It’s such an amazing feeling when you start experiencing a little normalcy again. Super happy for you. Keep up the stellar recovery!

[@AnthonyLLewisEntertainment]

@@livelongerlivestronger I'll be taking it slow as you say so I can maximize my recovery.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@AnthonyLLewisEntertainment ❤️

[@nappy29terr51]

Hello how long was it before you went back to work I do a lot of lifting at work how long do you think It'll be before I return my surgery is in June

[@livelongerlivestronger]

I was able to lift very light loads safely and drive comfortably at four months. For me it took a lot longer to lift heavier loads. I was more careful than most.

[@nappy29terr51]

Thanks ​@@livelongerlivestronger

[@dassanghamitra]

Over head press with ER - 14 weeks PO , thats still so challenging for me. It's so hard to keep it at 90 degree while raising up ? Any advice ?

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@Sanghamitra Das that was and still is the hardest movement for me as well because it totally exposes the Supraspinatus. The Supraspinatus has little to no help from other muscles in that position, which is why we both feel so weak doing that movement. This is totally normal! It is something we will just need to continue working on consistently in order to strengthen...it just takes time and patience. At first, I couldn't even raise my arm above my head with external rotation. Working on overhead press with ER, I was eventually able to raise it, but not keep my elbow stacked under my wrist. Next, I was able to keep my elbow stacked under my wrist, but only for a few reps. Then my reps started increasing. Once I got to 3 sets of 15 reps, Dr. Dan added the band to make it harder. So, work with what you can do now. Keep doing that as often as your healthcare team advises and one day several weeks from now, you will be stronger! I've been working on it for about 6 weeks now and it's still hard, but the good news is after consistently working on it for all those weeks, its a lot stronger than it was.

[@bradmallett8698]

I’m 4 months post surgery but can’t get arm fully extended up and placing arm behind back is somewhat a struggle. Shoulder hurts a bit when lifting weights. Is this normal?

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Hi Brad! Don't worry. Having difficulties with internal rotation behind your back is normal. I had the same issues. Check out my Week 13 video starting at the 3:00 min mark with very specific things I did starting at the 3:40 mark. Here is a starting link for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2KYpKuglrCsack. I did those things consistently and it really helped. I wasn't allowed to really lift weights until about 6 months in, but then it was light. That is unless you count lifting 1-2 pound weights or bands! I took it very slow with progress each week, allowing my body to catch up. I didn't want to rush it and trip up on the metaphoric 5-yard line so-to-speak. By taking my time with progress towards lifting weights again, I allowed my body to adapt and didn't experience much pain. Also make sure to differentiate between pain and discomfort. I believe discomfort is necessary for continued progress. Here is a video I discuss that topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ-np6yOgqiWqrcsi=A7vI3vGNAx_50zvt. Hope that helps!

[@bradmallett8698]

Thank you so very much for such helpful insight. As I write this message I’m sitting in the hospital bed awaiting surgery on my right shoulder. Going to be a rough road ahead of me especially with my left shoulder only 4 months in recovery,however needs to be done. Thanks again good man for your videos

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@bradmallett8698 Oh wow! You are a brave man!! I've not heard of too many doing surgeries like that. On my post above, use the "Starting Link" URL. I noticed the time stamps above were linked to the video you commented on and not the video I was referring to, but the link I posted was the correct video. Just so you have it. Start with the following link for internal rotation behind the back kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2KYpKuglrCsack. The mobility did in the same video starting about 1 minute before are all helpful as well. Wow man, I'm a bit phased you are sitting in a hospital bed right now awaiting a surgery on your other shoulder. My thoughts are with you. Best wishes! 💪

[@rubenguerra9473]

Congratulations.🙏👍 I just had my shoulder surgery last Monday September 20 2021 in San Antonio Texas.had 5 dislocations before hope I will get better with time.and hope I don't get any dislocations anymore.

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@Ruben Guerra that's a lot of dislocations! It sounds like surgery was the first step to stopping the dislocations. I can say recovery is long, but so far the benefits have outweighed any downside. I'm sure it will be that way for you as well. Stay positive and work hard, you will get there!

[@rubenguerra9473]

@@livelongerlivestronger today's my 9 day since surgery.how long did it took you to drive a vehicle again??

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@rubenguerra9473 I could drive with one hand right away, but I didn't. It took me until about Week 15 to start feeling comfortable enough to drive with two hands. Before that, I always felt that if I needed to use my involved shoulder/arm in an reactive way, it may compromise my repair. Fortunately, I have been in a position, I haven't had to drive.

[@Aareses]

@@rubenguerra9473 I could drive right away with one hand, but I didn't. I started feeling comfortable driving with two hands about Week 15.

[@SinbadtheSailor20]

Hi! I'm at week 15 post shoulder surgery. Did you still stick to 3 days strengthening with 1 rest day inbetween at this point? My physio is also a professional wrestler and I'm afraid he suggests exercises which are a little too tough (push ups, side plank stretched out arms, pike push ups), I think I'll follow your regimen or combine the two Btw. My surgery was labral tear repair, debridement etc., rotar cuff wasn't torn

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Apologies for not answering sooner. I mostly did 3 days a week strengthening, always with at least a day of rest between sessions. Some weeks I needed more than a day of rest, but typically it was 3 sessions a week. What you describe does sound aggressive. Hopefully your recovery went well.

[@SinbadtheSailor20]

@@livelongerlivestronger Thanks for getting back to me. I had some more pain and doctor had me have another MRI which luckily showed no tears or damage. I only had to have a hyaluronic injection and from now on everything should be smooth (for at least 6 months). The 3 days a week strengthening regime seems optimal. I'll stick to it. Thanks again for sharing all your shoulder-op experience, appreciated!

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@SinbadtheSailor20 I would also look at doing Crossover Symmetry shoulder protocol, it is amazing for shoulder health. I also dead-hang at least 2 minutes a day, which really helps maintain my overhead mobility, a big key for me sitting behind a desk a lot.

[@SinbadtheSailor20]

@@livelongerlivestronger will look up that crossover symmetry protocol, thanks. Do you actually dead hang for two minutes at a time? Or 1 minute in the morning and 1 in the afternoon or alike..

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@SinbadtheSailor20 Here is a discount code for Crossover Symmetry. I reached out to them and let them know how much their products have helped me. They liked my channel and affiliated me, so you are the first person to get it. I will talk about this and hanging more in detail in another video. crossoversymmetry.com/?ref=i9ysq19p6u As for hanging, 2:00 a day is good. You likely won't be able to go for 2:00 at a time...that's a LONG time to hang unless you have wrist wraps/straps/or hooks to help you hang. None of that has been necessary for me. I hang about 30-60 seconds several times a day...or try to. It helps me a ton.

[@kiklocus4660]

would like an update

[@livelongerlivestronger]

The short version is no pain, full mobility and strength. Overall much better than prior to surgery. I’m glad I did it.

[@kiklocus4660]

@@livelongerlivestronger how long did it take for you to get rid of the stiffness completely? and how long did it take for you regain full range of motion?

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@kiklocus4660 About 6 months for stiffness. I had full ROM around 4 months.

[@dassanghamitra]

Waiting for your next vdo ..🙂

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@Sanghamitra Das sorry about the delay! Life happened. I'm posting my latest video (Week 17) here to you first! I'm going to try and put out another video this same week. Thanks for your patience! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nom5fJmpnpKIqs0

[@dassanghamitra]

@@livelongerlivestronger thanks a lot ..hope you are doing good ..take care ❤️

[@livelongerlivestronger]

@@dassanghamitra thank you! I hope your recovery is going well also!!

[@WHOSENTYUH]

I JUS ASKED GOD THIS CAUSE I HAD SURGERY FEB. 2024 AND IM BOUT READY FLR A SUPERNATYRAL HEALING HA

[@livelongerlivestronger]

Hope your shoulder is better soon.

[@myalaynaangel]

So no guitar for 6 months😒😟🫤