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Of course we care. Some of us have been there, and the rest of us are haunted by the fact that we might, some day.
My ordeal wasn't nearly as bad as yours, but it was 4 months before I got the greenlight, and I remember being absolutely thrilled to putt from 15'. I ratcheted up---the next week, 20', the week after, 25', etc. Very slowly, very very carefully.
Good luck to you man. I have been reading your updates just to get an idea of what its like. I don't have to have shoulder surgery but I need to have surgery for a broken collarbone. I had a lady decide that stop signs are optional and tee boned me going through the intersection. My car rolled over and crushed the roof in. So I feel lucky that all I have is the collarbone issue. I have never had surgery for anything before so I am a little nervous about the whole thing. Once again good luck with the rehab and getting back out on the course.
I wish you all the best on your way back. Injuries are unpleasant to say the least.
There are definitely times during recovery where I'll get down about the whole thing, and get unbelievably frustrated with the tedium of PT, but if youre diligent and pay attention you can see the progress. It's slow, but it's there.
I've had a few surgeries now and never had any issues I guess. The worst part of this one was the stomach issues with the Percocet. Hindsight being 20/20, I would have started the pear and prune juices a few days prior, so whatever prep they mention in that regard, do it.
Good luck, and I hope you have the best possible outcome.
Ten years ago, I was unable to throw for 8 months after open rotator cuff surgery. Recovery was more painful than the original injury.
I now have a 360 tear in my labrum after severely dislocating my shoulder 6 months ago (not DG related) and can't play at all. Being laid off with the time but physically incapable of playing sure isn't easy. Ughhh
Ugh, I know that feeling. Are you planning to have yours repaired, or is it a physical therapy approach for now?
Was yours am anterior dislocation, or maybe posterior by your description?