Shoulder Surgery

[moneymike9]

So NT, i dislocated my shoulder initially 3.5 years ago, did PT/Rehab...which seemed good enough, until i did the same shoulder (worse) 3 months ago.
Got the MRI done and i have a Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesion which the doctor said would require surgery if i ever want to be 100% (or close to it) again. 

I have an appointment with the surgeon in about 2 weeks to discuss options/cost/rehab/recovery and to set a surgery date, but I just want to know if anyone has had this procedure done? How was the recovery? Are you back to your regular activities again? Doc gave me a rough estimate of about 4-5 months before i can start playing basketball again, which sucks, but it is what it is i guess...

 

[moneymike9]

So NT, i dislocated my shoulder initially 3.5 years ago, did PT/Rehab...which seemed good enough, until i did the same shoulder (worse) 3 months ago.
Got the MRI done and i have a Bankart and Hill-Sachs lesion which the doctor said would require surgery if i ever want to be 100% (or close to it) again. 

I have an appointment with the surgeon in about 2 weeks to discuss options/cost/rehab/recovery and to set a surgery date, but I just want to know if anyone has had this procedure done? How was the recovery? Are you back to your regular activities again? Doc gave me a rough estimate of about 4-5 months before i can start playing basketball again, which sucks, but it is what it is i guess...

 

[ill legal operation]

Posting because I did the same thing couple months ago playin' soccer - fell on it dumb hard and it popped like 

...
...tried to be the tuff man and play through it a couple weeks later and it just popped out while I was runnin - that one hurt the worst - my boy tried to pop it back in (pause), but that @#* wasn't budgin'. 

I thought I was done for until it just popped back on its own when I went to sit down - felt like it was hanging by a thread...

...feels better now months later, but there are days when I can still feel it, and all the mobility isn't back - went for a rebound playin' ball and my left shoulder wasn't havin' it...

...I don't wanna go through this for the rest of my life so I've been thinking about surgery too. 

 

[ill legal operation]

Posting because I did the same thing couple months ago playin' soccer - fell on it dumb hard and it popped like 

...
...tried to be the tuff man and play through it a couple weeks later and it just popped out while I was runnin - that one hurt the worst - my boy tried to pop it back in (pause), but that @#* wasn't budgin'. 

I thought I was done for until it just popped back on its own when I went to sit down - felt like it was hanging by a thread...

...feels better now months later, but there are days when I can still feel it, and all the mobility isn't back - went for a rebound playin' ball and my left shoulder wasn't havin' it...

...I don't wanna go through this for the rest of my life so I've been thinking about surgery too. 

 

[code6]

Had the Bankart and Hills-Sachs procedure done about 2 years ago, best decision I ever made health-wise.
Original dislocation was about 5 years prior, even after many PT sessions and rehabbing at home I began to dislocate and sublux more and more often. Seeked out a surgeon long long after the original injury. Was on the waitlist for about a year (Canada). The surgeon found a large amount of scar tissue and multiple tears, he asked me why I didn't get it dealt with sooner as with no amount of Rehab, would I ever be able to be near 100% with the amount of damage that had accumulated. 

The surgery was actually very quick around 2 hours or less, but I was asleep for about 4 hours in total ( I was absolutely wrecked when I woke up, felt like that kid after the dentist on youtube). It felt like I got hit by a train when the drugs started to wear off but they'll give you a solid prescription for the next week or two. The arthroscopic procedure was really clean only 3 tiny holes (no real scars). The wounds closed up pretty quick and only small bandages after the first week. But the hardest part was being in a sling for that amount off time after (it feels like forever). PT was very challenging as they start you from scratch, I think I did about a 12 or 15 sessions. You'll lose a lot of strength and it'll take quite a while to get back to even (especially if it is you non-dominant hand)

Overall Recover time is really about how much Rehab you put in aside from the PT. I was back shooting around after 4 months but I baby'd it quite a bit, didn't play competitively till 6 months but I still was hesitant with it. I found swimming to be one of the better activities after the 3 month mark to start regaining strength and flexibility.

2 years post surgery now, I don't even think about it and I'd say its about as close to 100% as I could expect it.

Get it done. But do the research and prepare to put time in.

 

[code6]

Had the Bankart and Hills-Sachs procedure done about 2 years ago, best decision I ever made health-wise.
Original dislocation was about 5 years prior, even after many PT sessions and rehabbing at home I began to dislocate and sublux more and more often. Seeked out a surgeon long long after the original injury. Was on the waitlist for about a year (Canada). The surgeon found a large amount of scar tissue and multiple tears, he asked me why I didn't get it dealt with sooner as with no amount of Rehab, would I ever be able to be near 100% with the amount of damage that had accumulated. 

The surgery was actually very quick around 2 hours or less, but I was asleep for about 4 hours in total ( I was absolutely wrecked when I woke up, felt like that kid after the dentist on youtube). It felt like I got hit by a train when the drugs started to wear off but they'll give you a solid prescription for the next week or two. The arthroscopic procedure was really clean only 3 tiny holes (no real scars). The wounds closed up pretty quick and only small bandages after the first week. But the hardest part was being in a sling for that amount off time after (it feels like forever). PT was very challenging as they start you from scratch, I think I did about a 12 or 15 sessions. You'll lose a lot of strength and it'll take quite a while to get back to even (especially if it is you non-dominant hand)

Overall Recover time is really about how much Rehab you put in aside from the PT. I was back shooting around after 4 months but I baby'd it quite a bit, didn't play competitively till 6 months but I still was hesitant with it. I found swimming to be one of the better activities after the 3 month mark to start regaining strength and flexibility.

2 years post surgery now, I don't even think about it and I'd say its about as close to 100% as I could expect it.

Get it done. But do the research and prepare to put time in.

 

[jhova718]

broke my clavicle. i had the surgery to have the bone fixed with a metal plate and screws.

im nervous ill never be able to do what i used to. just im terms of playing golf, swimming, handball etc...

will i ever be the same again? im healing nicely and pt starts next friday but i need some words of encouragement

 

[jhova718]

broke my clavicle. i had the surgery to have the bone fixed with a metal plate and screws.

im nervous ill never be able to do what i used to. just im terms of playing golf, swimming, handball etc...

will i ever be the same again? im healing nicely and pt starts next friday but i need some words of encouragement

 

[moneymike9]

Code, thanks for the info man. Your situation sounds exactly like mines.

I'm glad to know that you're back to as close to 100% as you can be. I'm mentally preparing myself for it, and i hope i dont have to wait as long as u did.

I know rehab's gonna be tough, but im determined to be back, and hearing stories like yours is encouraging thanks for the insight man.

 

[moneymike9]

Code, thanks for the info man. Your situation sounds exactly like mines.

I'm glad to know that you're back to as close to 100% as you can be. I'm mentally preparing myself for it, and i hope i dont have to wait as long as u did.

I know rehab's gonna be tough, but im determined to be back, and hearing stories like yours is encouraging thanks for the insight man.

 

[blastamasta8]

I separated my ac joint and need surgery but I keep putting it off cuz i'm scared.

Anyone ever had this injury?

 

[blastamasta8]

I separated my ac joint and need surgery but I keep putting it off cuz i'm scared.

Anyone ever had this injury?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Might be getting Tommy John surgery........

anyone ever have it??

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Might be getting Tommy John surgery........

anyone ever have it??

 

[rich82]

Yes!  It hurts man.  I had my shoulder separated about a year ago playing ball and i have been putting it off too.  My doctor shook me with all the risks, and the fact that i have full feeling in my arm and it is perfectly functional.  I only have a slight cosmetic imperfection which bothers me and is the only reason i'm thinking about the surgery....but all those nerves in that area and the risks are huge so i don't no.

 

[rich82]

Yes!  It hurts man.  I had my shoulder separated about a year ago playing ball and i have been putting it off too.  My doctor shook me with all the risks, and the fact that i have full feeling in my arm and it is perfectly functional.  I only have a slight cosmetic imperfection which bothers me and is the only reason i'm thinking about the surgery....but all those nerves in that area and the risks are huge so i don't no.

 

[moneymike9]

So NT, just thought i'd update...
I'm booked for surgery on September 1. It was either that or August 18...well, i dont wanna spend the day before & my actual bday in the hospital 

It's gonna be a Laterjet procedure. Basically, part of my shoulder socket bone has chipped off, so they have to get a graft from the the shoulder blade i believe, and screw it to the damaged area.

Recovery is about 3-6 months, so im hoping to be back playing bball competitively by Feb/March next year. 

Anyone ever got this done before?

 

[moneymike9]

So NT, just thought i'd update...
I'm booked for surgery on September 1. It was either that or August 18...well, i dont wanna spend the day before & my actual bday in the hospital 

It's gonna be a Laterjet procedure. Basically, part of my shoulder socket bone has chipped off, so they have to get a graft from the the shoulder blade i believe, and screw it to the damaged area.

Recovery is about 3-6 months, so im hoping to be back playing bball competitively by Feb/March next year. 

Anyone ever got this done before?