u/01Dreamwalker01

So I just finished posting up and getting great feedback on a planned upcoming arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery

Quick recap. 74 male. Good shape and pass for younger. Long distant runner etc…. I have like 80% use of my torn dominate arm. Cut grass , help around the house, volunteer at our local hospital a pretty full life except when my shoulder gives me a hiccup. All the tendons are torn and one has a major tear , they gave it a 3 on a 4 scale ( no clue). My dilemma, after reading some great insights to help me prepare for and post surgery is this. If given the choice would you do the arthroscopic procedure or go with a replacement? Months of recovery for arthroscopic doesn’t sound like fun, given my pretty full lifestyle , but I don’t want to screw my self for when I’m older.
I qualify for either. Thanks for any insight or thoughts.

So I was curious. After the initial 3 days of hell do you need to keep your sling on at all times? I was wondering if I could just lay my arm on my lap when I’m sitting or driving? I’m sure my doctor will give out a canned do this or don’t do that but what is real life experience?
Thanks

Hello. Reddit has given me answers to multiple questions I didn’t know I needed to know.
So I’m about 2 months out from arthroscopic surgery on my right ( dominate ) shoulder. Injured about a year ago in a 5K race guiding a sight impaired runner. I’m 74 m good shape and an avid runner.

My first question is now , didn’t know this, is about an ice machine ? Saw a post on here regarding one. Confused how or why or where ? Won’t my fridge work for that ?

Next. Showering. Have stitches from the surgery Assuming they use that liquid bandage to protect the area but what gave you discovered to help ?

Not a fan of Tylenol or aspirin ( have non alcoholic fatty liver) lol haven’t had a drink since 87 but diet and exercise helps maintain a stable liver.
What do you do for exercise other than PT? Am I being mentally unreasonable to think that worse case I can go for long walks ? Will I be able to jog initially during recovery?

How long did the initial pain last that required heavy medication? Oxy heavy in my book but not a fan of pain at all.

Did you have any flexibility at all in the beginning? I’m sure I’m not the only one who sees the surgeon the following day followed by immediate PT

How soon after did you feel safe to drive? Did you use a sling for driving or just lay your arm on your lap?

For anyone that uses it did CBD help at all? Did THC help at all ?

Thinks that’s it for now. Thanks for any help