Where are you in your rotator cuff recovery, and what's been the hardest part so far? For me, it was sleep. Around 10-12 weeks, I finally started feeling like I was getting my normal life back. I'd love to hear how it's going for you.

thank you for this. had surgery 2 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing and for your words of encouragement. My wife is starting her seventh week after rotator cuff surgery from a complete and big tear of the supraspinatus muscle and tenodesis repair. She can relate a lot of your journey getting back to normal life. We around seven years older (77) and making progress with the aid of OT and PT. Can't really think of a specific question as you do an excellent job of explaining how you are dealing with this challenging situation. Thanks again.

Thank you for sharing and for your encouraging words on how to manage shoulder surgery. My wife is starting her seventh week. Her surgery was for a complete tear of the supraspinatus and bicep tenodesis repair. We don’t have any specific questions as you do an excellent job of explaining your journey through the recovery process. Her journey may be a bit more challenging because we are in our late seventies, while I’m guessing you’re about ten years younger. She has benefited from home health providing OT and PT at this time. Eventually, she will need out-patient PT from a local clinic. Thanks again.

Thanks Tim! I look forward to your videos as I’m 2.5 weeks post up. Pain wise I feel pretty good when I’m not moving, or trying to get dressed. Showering is still a little scary but it’s getting easier. I’ve been in PT since day 2 post op. I go twice a week and yesterday they added stretching with a foam roller on a table (kinda like table slides, but with a big fat foam roller), and T bar exercises. The foam roller exercises felt good! The T bar about killed me! I’m doing shoulder scrunches and also some isometric exercises using the wrist and elbow which are tolerable. I feel like the PT is a bit much because I’m exhausted and in some pain afterward, but I know it’s all necessary to get my ROM back. The sling is annoying and has honestly given me thoughts of designing better models (I’m a fashion designer by trade). The sling I got at the surgical center is huge, uncomfortable, hot, itching and digs into my skin. It could really benefit made with softer materials - and especially the addition of a cushioned pad on the strap that can be positioned where the strap digs into our backs  and necks. I really have  issue with the sling- can you tell 😅? Anyway, I realize this healing is a process and I try to stay positive that I’ll get there. Seeing how you have progressed and are healing gives me great hope, so thank you for documenting your journey with us! May you get even better by the day!

My dr had me out of my sling after 2 weeks,I guess to prevent severe stiffness because he had to reattach the rotator cuff tendon to the bone, it was a complete tare with retraction

Thank you. Can you please share experience with taking bath?

would you do it again?

My biggest problem is being patient now that the surgery is done. I know it's a slow process...months and months, and that's what I struggle with. I can't wait to get back to fishing. 😁 Of course my casting arm is the surgery arm.
I lack patience. Wish me luck

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Thank you for sharing and for your encouraging words on how to manage shoulder surgery. My wife is starting her seventh week. Her surgery was for a complete tear of the supraspinatus and bicep tenodesis repair. We don’t have any specific questions as you do an excellent job of explaining your journey through the recovery process. Her journey may be a bit more challenging because we are in our late seventies, while I’m guessing you’re about ten years younger. She has benefited from home health providing OT and PT at this time. Eventually, she will need out-patient PT from a local clinic. Thanks again.