What they don't tell you about surgery

My most recent post op patient had a shoulder labrum repair (Bankhart) and he spent

• 6 weeks in a sling

• can only do “gentle” range of motion until 3 months

• Strengthen can’t start until 3 months

• return to sport “probably” at 6 weeks

He’s in the Marines and is pretty active - so this is tough for him.

This is something that often gets overlooked when you get any surgery

How long and how involved is the recovery.

It is the MAIN reason that I’ll never get shoulder surgery for my torn rotator cuff.

I can’t AFFORD the recovery.

6 weeks in a sling (with shit sleep)

Another 6+ weeks to get my motion back (with routine trips to rehab)

Waiting 2-3 months to get my strength back

12 months to be “back to normal”

I’d be severely limited in ALL aspects of my life

• playing with my kids

• work

• driving

• getting dressed

• sleeping

My shoulder will have to be NOT WORKING for me to even CONSIDER surgery.

Hence why I use my own shoulder rehab program on MYSELF to keep my shoulder strong, mobile, and functioning

Yes this same program:

This program is always available here > > > Shoulder Rehab 2.0

And you can upgrade you subscription and get it for 30% off.

In 3 months it’ll be the same program I use for the patient we started this email talking about.

Yes - 3 MONTHS.

That’s how long the doctor wants him to wait.

3 months? Seems excessive.

Maybe it is, maybe It isn’t. But that’s something you need to discuss with your surgeon IN DETAIL to avoid surprises like that.