shoulder surgery

[swamper]

Well had the rotator cuff tear repaired on 12/10.First year in over 40 I did'nt get to bow hunt,except couple in military.Went from 65lb bow to 40 and not able to hunt.I just hope I can get a full recovery as the pt is'nt a possibility till I can get back to work.Tough knowing other shoulder needs it to.

[achigan]

Hey Swamp.
I just scheduled my 3rd rotator cuff surgery for the 22nd. I had my right done about 12 years ago, the left 6 or so years back and now it's the right again. You'll prolly have another dozen folks tell you that rehab is the most important part. A shoulder can freeze up with scar tissue if it isn't rehabed properly. I got 95% of my strength back after each of the last surgeries, I hope this next one will go as well. Prayers your way. Jim

[ranger 3]

I think I will stick to my 48#s and save some surgeries.

Good luck with your recovery! I dread the day i have to deal with something like that!

Bisch

[tracker12]

I have had 3 cuts on the right shoulder and one on the left.  If you choose a good doc and follow the PT routine you should do ok.

[straight_arrow]

Swamper, had rotator cuff and torn bicept surgery on 10/31.  In second week of PT,  Fully expect no change in my pre surgery bow weight  Will be 65 in April!  Be positive, due your homework.  Good luck.

[sheepdogreno]

I've had rotator cuff surgery twice and a repaired labrum/bone spur removal...all in right shoulder. I feel it some days but I stuck to my PT and strength came back...man theres nothing worse than everyday life with a busted up shoulder!

[Otto]

No torn RC, but having a bone spur removed off my left shoulder.

Anxious to get it done and start rehabbing ASAP.

[Blueridge]

Had Spur and tear surgeries in both shoulders some years back. Had a great doctor ( trad guy ) good PT and was back to speed in 6 months or so. Key is don't rush things , do your exercises and gradually increase bow weight. You should be fine given time.
Good luck.

[Eric Krewson]

I get my cuff tears and a bone spur removed on Jan 16th. Can't sleep with it like it is so I have to have it fixed.

[njloco]

Haven't you guy's ever heard of Indian Clubs ! Though I don't think they'll do anything for bone spurs.

[Pat B.]

A friend had shoulder surgery about 3 years ago.
He is a man of considerable strength and was up and running in pretty short order.. In fact, now he shoots longbows in excess of 100 pounds, a feat very few could pull off.. At least in his case, the surgery didn't limit the bow weight he could eventually handle..

[Burnsie]

The sleepless nights were the worst, my wife would find me with my arm in all kinds of crazy positions trying to find a comfortable way to sleep.  Was eating ibuprofin like it was candy. Getting rid of the nagging pain was the best part. I never regained full strenght, but it is all good compared to where it was.

[Steelman]

Is the shoulder tears caused by years of pulling heavy bows, or is it a function of of the way we shoot? I don't see or here of Olympic archers having shoulder problems after years of competition. My wife has had shoulder surgery so I'm trying to avoid it like the plaque.

[KevO]

I had surgery a week ago.  Tear & spurs.I don't know about all of you but I am really sore, (post op).  With time & therapy I hope to recover.

[Stump73]

I hope yall have a quick and complete recovery!

[swamper]

Thanks guys,I hope to get back back to where I was.Also trying to get the other shoulder back in shape but may need that side done as well.My nephew in florida had both his done and is sending me all the stuff he had for rehabing his shoulders.I feel for anyone who can't sleep,I sure can not,been spending nights in a recliner.

[mbugland]

I had rotator SLAP and a pile of other things fixed about 2 years ago now. I would say I went up in bow weight by 10lbs during recovery/PT because I was determined to get back to where I was... Now I am not sure what I am in for... Had an MRI on Wednesday and the doc called before the end of the day to talk about results. I am not very excited, up until the MRI everyone has held to the diagnosis that I tore my Trap muscle, it feels like my shoulder is almost out of socket again, and the pain runs down the outside of my arm to my elbow. All I know is that they didn't do the MRI on my shoulder, they did C-Spine... So any results don't sound promising to me.

Good luck, listen to the doc and the Physical Terrorist, and you will be good to go.  
( now I just Hope I can follow my own advice.)

[Sam McMichael]

Good luck with the rehab. Follow your PT regimen faithfully and spend your down time sharpening broad heads.

[achigan]

All the med professionals I've talked with say eh rotator cuff surgery is the second most painful one to have, no one told me the first. just posting this so it doesn't catch you by surprise.