Sorry for the focus on this one. I had a new camera and this was the first time using it for video. Before this was all on GoPros (2's and 3's) so I didn't have to worry about focus.
Marcus. thank you so much for the update on your shoulder. I do feel so much better after the surgery and my mental state has been improved after the surgery. im currently on my 7 months recovery on my right shoulder bankart repair and after your series I felt more relieve than ever. Again, thank you so much for the video.
+Buifran1 Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot that these videos have helped at least 1 person. Should you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Thanks a ton for this video series Marcus! I truly appreciate you taking time out to upload this series to help others, especially the uploads of the days right after your surgery! I want you to know these have been of great help! I'm from India and am scheduled to have an arthroscopy on my right shoulder for Bankart labrum repair in the first week of June. I've dislocated my shoulder like 20 times in the last 15 years! Dislocated it for the first time playing volleyball when I was 19 (I'm 35 now). I know it sounds bad but honestly it got really worse in the last 6 months when it popped out 5 times, even while doing simple tasks such as wearing a shirt! Your videos have given me so much insight into what to expect post surgery, not even a doctor could explain it in so much detail! Just keeping my fingers crossed for the surgery and I hope I can get back to playing cricket (you might have to Google it since it ain't a popular sport in the US) in 6-8 months. My shoulder at this moment does not have any power. The funny thing is I can rotate my shoulder freely from top to bottom, clockwise and anticlockwise (like a tennis serve) but like I said earlier, I can't throw (like a javelin throw) a ball with any power even from 15-20 metres. I feel that shoulder locking up and the object looping towards the target than going towards it with any great velocity. I hope I'll regain power to throw again post surgery! Thanks again for explaining what to expect after the surgery in such detail!
Good luck with your surgery and subsequent recovery! Your age will most likely play the biggest role in your recovery. 35 is not old, trust me, but your body just doesn't heal the same as it does when you're 16 or even 22. I think you'll be pleased with how much better you feel afterward, and even to the point where you'll be back playing cricket again and having fun doing it. Now, you may not be able to play for the national team, but you'll still be able to enjoy it. Surprisingly I knew what Cricket was! I've watched quite a few matches, actually, with a buddy of mine whose family is from India. The difference over here is that it is on TV EXTREMELY early (local time). If you have questions during your recovery, feel free to ask! I'm glad the series was insightful and I hope it continues to be in the future. Thanks!
Congrats, man. I'm on Week 19 and I'm coming along OK. I'm having a few issues with movement like you were and have been told I can do biceps and some chest, but nothing above the shoulder yet. I was doing biceps and was sore and in pain for a few days. I have stopped that and I'll just go back to taking it easy. Anyway, your videos have been great and thank you so much for them.
+Beto Aguirre Thanks for the support! I'm glad the series was helpful to you during your recovery process. It's good to hear you're progressing well. Don't overdo the weight, but at the same time get the strength back. If I had to do it all over again I would surely put more focus on getting my strength back quicker. Let me know if you have any questions and Happy New Year!
Marcus, thanks for the video's, I'm 2 weeks into my surgery and I have been very depressed, I have 7 anchors in the shoulder and 2 other anchors in the bicep. I have watched all your videos now do feel better. I'm 60 years old love golf (blew it out while playing) I now know I will eventually get back to that. Thanks again for taking time to do these!!
The doctors have a recovery process and schedule for a reason. Stick to it the best you can and you'll be better off for it. It can be frustrating, for sure (see my 90 day video), but don't let that cause you to push too hard too fast. If you do, it could be worse than before and thus take even LONGER to heal up properly. I play golf just fine, now, and I'm sure you will as well given enough time to heal. Keep at it and look for the "little wins" in the recovery process and use those to keep you going (washing your hair with both hands, putting on socks, etc.). Thanks for supporting the series!
@@marcusaurelius161 I just had the same surgery 2.5 weeks ago and I miss golf more then anything. Is there anyway you could give me a guess on how long before I can finally get back on the course? Thanks man
Thanks, man. I'm one week out from Kim and SLAP repair (270 degrees) on left shoulder and pretty much panicking because I have my first PT tomorrow, and I'm in agonizing pain. Your videos are helping to calm me. I'm 38 and will need to do my right shoulder in the future as well.
Thanks for your 11.5 video. I felt the same way last week and I was there! I was pissed because I felt I wasn’t making enough progress. But I’m at the same place you were. So that made me feel so much better! They told me the movement doesn’t come back after 12 weeks so clearly that’s not true.
I have done my shoulder surgery on July 2016. From the first day of my rehabilitation I follow your videos along with physio's instruction. You are one of my inspirations. Really thankful to you. I got everything alright within 22 weeks after my SLAP repair. Thanks buddy...Thank you very much. Really appreciate your effort... :)
Well thank you for those kind words. Also, thank you for supporting this series. I'm glad to hear it helped someone else through a tough time when you don't necessarily know what's around the next corner. I am glad to hear you healed well. I wish you the best going forward!
Wow I didn't know your video would help so much with my pre-op anxiety! I've dislocated my shoulder five times this past year, and I'm finally getting my Bankart repair with Remplissage in just a few days! To know that the anxiety that comes with living with an incredibly unstable shoulder goes away after this procedure...a relief!! When you described the whole sleep thing! Oh man I can't wait because I haven't slept well for months due to the clicking and popping that comes with laying on my right side! Good luck with your future Marcus I hope you continue to feel strong.
Yes, I found the mental part the most challenging to overcome. But it does happen eventually, and when you notice it you will know you're back to "normal"! Good luck! Thanks for supporting the series!
Hey, how has your shoulder recovery been? I too got the remplissage but 6 months in and I barely have any External rotation? Was that the case for you and did you end up making a full recovery?
Hi! So far recovery has been going very well. I’m back to throwing a football or baseball. Although I still take caution when my arm is in that position. To your question, yes I have lost some ability to fully rotate my shoulder. My understanding is it’s unavoidable with this type of procedure. At this point, I can’t quite get to full 90 degree rotation in any direction. Honestly though? I don’t notice it being a problem in my daily life. I hope your recovery is going well. Overall, I’m really happy I got the procedure and my shoulder feels much more secure.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I've recently had right shoulder surgery, and once it heals, I'll have to have surgery on my left shoulder. I have enjoyed watching your series. It has helped me termindously. I'm in my 3rd week post-op going into my 4th, and I've been very nervous about the physical therapy part, but now, seeing your series, it has eased my nervousness. I know I have a long way to go, but you have given me hope and encouragement that everything will be okay. Thank you again for sharing! 🤗💯💪
@@felipemoreira408 yes I've started my physical therapy and it's been great. I did have a set back but I'm back on track. I will soon have pool therapy added to my regular physical therapy. I love pool therapy that's what I did before my surgery it works your whole body and I love that part of it.
Good series, now I feel more comfortable with the idea of going through the surgery.. gotta go through the procedure on both my shoulder's so it's gonna be a journey, thanks for documenting this it has been helpful; wish me luck!
Marcus, or anyone else, on March 17 I had Bankart repair and things have been going well. In the last 2 months, I started hearing a squeaking from my repaired shoulder. I saw my doc, and he took X-rays with evaluation and said nothing had come loose, and there are a number of potential causes of the squeaking. That said, I suppose I trust and am not overly concerned......but dang is it annoying. Anyone else ever experienced this? Marcus, thanks for the video series.....you have been a significant source of information for me leading up to my decision to have the surgery and my post surgery recovery. Thanks and good luck to you!
Chris, I am glad to have been a help with your decision making and throughout your recovery. While I did not have any kind of squeaking, I don't think it is anything to be concerned about. If it starts to hurt, however, then THAT would be a problem and I would talk to the doctor right away. Do you feel any different physically or mentally than you did before the surgery?
+Marcus Aurelius yes, I just saw my doc today 6 months post op and I feel much better now than I did before surgery. as you mentioned in the video, my injury happened to be caused by a car accident. I had issues sleeping, putting on a belt, tucking in my shirt, etc. now, it's an amazing feeling to be able to so those activities with minimal discomfort/tightness. still some tightness in the capsule, and the squeaking I mentioned. my doc described to me that rehab progress is basically an "S Curve". early in the process was painfully slow, as I was in my sling for nearly 2 months, then I felt like each day was an improvement from the prior day. now, I am nearing the top of that curve and I've got quite a bit of work in order to get as close to 100% as possible. Congrats to you, and best of luck in the future!!
Started watching your videos months before having my surgery. Almost 3 months post op now and I feel like you at 80th day. Range of motion is quite limited, especially external rotation. I have read a lot of success stories about people getting back to 90% at 3 month mark, I don't feel anywhere near 100%. I'm starting to doubt if I'll ever get back to doing what I like: playing basketball, even though I decided to have the surgery just to prevent my shoulder from popping out while playing it. I never felt so weak in my life. Also, when I do my PT and raise my hand upwards I feel bones cracking, quite scary, even though I don't have a lot of pain in any position. Hopefully its just joint getting loose and not anchor floating in between it :D I loved your series - the best series for bankart recovery, every time I feel defeated by my shoulder I get back to your channel and get the inspiration I need. Also, you might as well become a youtuber, you have good charisma. All the best for you!
A very sincere THANK YOU for the kind words regarding the series, the information, and my "charisma". This may be the nicest comment I've ever received. It's comments like yours that let me know the choice I made to make this series was worth it. As you saw, I got discouraged as well. It'll pass, though it may not seem like it when you're going through it. Stay the course and just focus on the small wins. Don't focus on how far you can move or how much weight you can lift, focus on doing all of the movements EXACTLY and PROPERLY. If you focus on that you will be surprised when you can do something you didn't know you COULD do. You'll be back to playing basketball normally again in another 3 months or so. The "cracking" goes away with time, it's just the joint getting back to normal. I can say that, now 27 months post-op I really do feel back to 95% of where I was before I hurt the shoulder. I never think about it anymore and it doesn't hinder me from doing anything I want to do. I never have to second-guess a motion or anything. Thank you, again, for the support. I have started a new channel a little over a year ago for a passion of mine, so I guess you could say I have become a "CZcamsr". I actually plan to upload a few new videos to this channel before the end of the year, mostly just hobby stuff like fishing or kayaking or 4-wheeling with friends. Anyways, continue to stay as positive as possible and I hope you heal quickly and completely!
Marcus Aurelius Hey! I am just at month 4 post op. I was wondering if during your rehab you experienced any popping (in my case in the clavicle region). I’ve been dealing with this for such a long time I’m glad someone like you made videos to help us others out!
@@marcusaurelius161 No kidding! I'm having the same surgery soon and I was watching your videos to see how I would deal with it and so far I'm feeling a lot more confident about it and I'm glad it's not as bad as I thought, thank you so much
Thanks for sharing your experience hope you doing well. I had a latarjet surgery on my right shoulder few years ago and I'm going for a bankart surgery on Monday on my left shoulder 😅 your videos were very helpful for me have a good one😊
Thank you so much for the video series. It was tremendously helpful for me to know roughly what to expect before I had my Bankart repair (2 anchors) 6 months ago. Since then, I've needed to have my other shoulder done (Bankart and Slap...4 anchors) and am one month post-op on that (so much easier this time around, I can already wash my hair and raise my hand above my head). Since your 6 month video, have you continued to do any training with weights or have you done much in the way of "risky" behavior ( pressure with the shoulder at extreme angles, handstand, etc...)? It sounds like you are thinking of playing softball again, so I'm guessing you've done some work with throwing. Regardless, I hope you can get back to normal life and thanks for putting yourself out there with this video series!
+Dgourlie You are very welcome! I was hopeful that this series would be received positively, but could never have imagined just how much. I wouldn't say I've done anything "risky" as you call it, but I do not feel any limitations anymore. I never could do a handstand pre-injury, but would have no issues trying to do it now (other than making a fool of myself). As far as weights go, I haven't done any real "training", but I do a lot of kayaking, fishing, hunting, and work around the house (building a shed, for instance). As I say in my video here, I don't feel I have ANY physical limitations, and am overcoming all of my mental hesitations. Good luck with both of your surgeries (I can't imagine having to go through it again)!
Appreciate the videos mate and hope you're still doing well. Can you shed some light on returning to the gym? Particularly your experience with bench pressing or similar pushing motions. Cheers!
I'm glad this video series has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck with your recovery! No issues with any motions for any exercise in the gym for me, thankfully.
Hi Marcus thanks for making these videos for those of us who don't know what to expect. This might be the first of many questions, how long was it until you were able to drive again after surgery?
With a manual it'll be longer, but with an automatic transmission I would say as soon as you're off the narcotic medications. Thanks for supporting the series!
Thank you so much for the series i really appreciate you took time to help other people like myself! I had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my arm is getting better everyday although i decided to not go for therapy for some reason however the external rotation it still so tight and I'm not sure if that is normal at this stage or not! I also wanted to ask if it happens (hopefully not) that you dislocated your arm after the surgery I'm really terrified that might happens again!!!!!! Thank you so much again!!
+Kareem Connor Only 2.5 weeks out and thinking about therapy? Seems a little early. Let it heal and start therapy around the 4-6 week mark. It is normal to have the external rotation feel tight and be slightly painful for a few reasons. 1) They beat the crap out of your shoulder and muscles when they were operating on it (you can search for bankart surgery videos and see what they do). 2) With the repairs that they did, they sewed everything back down very tight to help eliminate extraneous movement. I was worried about dislocating my shoulder again and asked the surgeon about it. He said I was not any more likely to have it happen to the same shoulder than anyone else. Meaning whatever caused it originally COULD cause it again, but with my new range of motion (compared to before surgery) and the lessons that I learned from dislocating it (positions, what I was doing, etc) I don't believe I would be putting myself into a situation that would case it again, I'm smarter than that now. Haha. Bottom line is this, as long as you stick to the limitations they tell you about during your first 12 weeks and then continue to strength train and you are more aware of what your personal limitations are and don't try to exceed them you will be just fine and it will never happen again. Good luck with your recovery and feel free to ask any other questions! Also, thank you for the kind words and supporting the channel and the series!
+Marcus Aurelius OMG I mean 2.5 Months not weeks!! Thank you so much for your answer i was really worried about dislocating my arm again you know how that feels and it will mean that all this long exhausting process was for nothing!! One more thing that i forgot to mention is that my scar is different than yours! Mine is just like this picture : kneeandshoulderclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/shoulder_dislocation3.png (same position but a little bit smaller) A week ago i started doing some sports basically running and playing soccer alone, i feel my arm getting more loss and better except for the external rotation it still tight. I can also sleep on my without any problems and i can also put put my arm behind me very easily! Since i decided to not go for the therapy I'm really worried because i have no idea or any reference to tell whether if everything is going good so far or not! Thank you!!!
+Kareem Connor Not sure why your scar is like that. Did they do "arthroscopy"? It doesn't appear as if they did. If that's the case, then the used a procedure that is more uncommon, but gives the surgeon a better view of the inside. Basically they cut you wide open and then move everything out of the way, almost like you would do to clean out a fish. (Bad example, I know, but the best I could come up with, sorry.) Either way, it might require a slightly different healing and physical therapy process, so you will want to look for those specific motions online. External rotation will always be tight (see my responses to abdallah samara's questions), but that's not a bad thing.
+Marcus Aurelius I'm not sure why my scar looks different and i have no idea what "arthroscopy" means. My surgery lasted about 2.5 hours and the doctor said i need to keep my arm on the sling for 45 days after the surgery. I did my surgery in the morning (8 or 9 AM) and i wasn't allowed to leave the clinic until the next days afternoon.
Thanks for posting these, it had been really helpful. I’m also a stomach and side sleeper, how did you set up your bed to help you sleep on your back? And how long before you could go back to your stomach?
I basically set up many pillows to keep my "cornered". I was sleeping on my stomach after probably 2 months. No long after getting out of the sling. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi, thank you for the serie. Was wondering, how long before you can throw a base-ball, play badminton or tennis ? Are you able to do those kind of avtivities that enduce lot of stress on the shoulder? Im 7 weeks post op and looking forward to that
That will depend on a million factors, and it will likely seem longer than you want it to be. That said, it'll come and you'll be happy when it does. Keep at it and don't over-do it. Thanks for supporting the series!
So interesting to see all the similarities. I also dislocated my shoulder during sleeping once. I also have limited mobility, especially external. I am 4 months (17 weeks) in. I defitinitely want to have a better range of motion than what I saw in your 6month video, but I'm still laghing behind, especially in external rotation, where I also feel elbow pain when I go past 20°. Did you feel any elbow pain? I talked to a few other people and they didn't. I know it's my left arm, but still... Can you throw a ball with your left arm now?
Yes, my left arm is completely functional for anything I need/want it to do. It does have less ROM than the right, but too much ROM was what got me into this problem in the first place so I'm OK with that.
Thanks for this video it helps a lot, I just got my surgery a week ago and was wondering what mindset should I have going into this process, should I take it slow and wait for my shoulder to heal, or should I try to go as fast as possible through the process to get it over with? Also, how long did it take for your arm to be almost back to normal to the point where you could work out and put a lot of stress on it.
6 months for physical, 12 months for mental. I say consider starting PT about a month after surgery and go at a pace comfortable to you and your doctors. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi Marcus Im 5 month post op and the videos have been very helpfull.. my strength and range of motion is very good but my external rotation still sucks. Have you been able to recover on your external rotation over time?
How is it going now for you more than 4 years later? Thanks for the series, helps me put my options into perspective. You say that you "chose" to go for surgery after the 5. dislocation. My 3. dislocation happened a week ago and now the doctors are advising me to go for surgery. Chances of another dislocation are at around 90% for folks between 20-40 for 2-5 dislocations in total prior... I assume for you its similar, the mental bunch in the guts when it snaps out again. My question to you: If you had the chance to do surgery after the 3. dislocation, would you have taken it? Would recovery have been more speedy? Less erosion in the shoulder? Hope its going well for you, good luck.
Had I known how bad it would eventually get, I'd have had the surgery after the first one! I feel that the younger you are the more likely you're able to heal faster and more completely. You won't regret the decision to get it fixed. Thanks for supporting the series!
This is exactly the series I needed. I am 6 weeks out of my labrum repair and getting my immobilized sling off tomorrow. I was just scared of messing it up with my hand out of the sling. Do you have any advice on how to help keep the hand safer with it out of the sling?
Hi marcus. I have several doubts about healing, but I will not bother that much, however this is my #8 week post op. Had you ever felt that your muscle moved while you were sleeping? At the point of feeling that is going to dislocate again?
Yes, I did feel that way occasionally, however as I mention in this video it's mostly mental. Yes, your shoulder is still healing, but the instability may be a result of your body getting used to the new placement of the joint as well as a lack of muscle stability (remember they haven't been used in a while) holding everything together. Form is everything, so focus on that when doing PT. Eventually you'll build up the strength and feel back to normal. Give it time, it won't happen overnight. Good luck on your recovery!
+Marcus Aurelius Hello sir, your video series was really great, thank you very much for that, now I want to ask is that, my case is very complicated, I'm a parkour and freerunner, and I dislocated my shoulder 16 times, I'm having this problem since more than 2 years, now I want to ask that, should I go for the surgery? My surgeon says it'll be an open surgery with 3 procedures, first is bankart repair, putti platt and bone grafting, but the surgeon says, I might not be able to return at my sports again...Now I messed up, I don't want to stop freerunning and can't just let my shoulder be like this as well, so I need your advice here. Please help!
Good questions and I understand your concern completely! If you don't get it fixed it's only going to dislocate easier and easier, possibly even from a sneeze. Also, the more it dislocates, the more you mess up inside your shoulder. The number of times you've had it happen is most likely the sole reason your doctor is telling you it's going to be so involved. I say go for the surgery, it can only help. You should be able to do parkour again with only slight adjustments to your movements (VERY slight). You will not regret the decision of getting your shoulder fixed. It was the best one I made. Good luck and thanks for supporting the series!
I liked your series, it's sad that it's your last video, and thank you very much for suggesting me for the surgery, that's what I believe too, my shoulder is becoming weaker and weaker, and one more question, I also want to join Army, so I want to know that I'm having open surgery, will I be able to join army with shoulder, I mean what about the scar of the surgery? Will it disappear completely?
The scars will never disappear completely, at least mine did not. I have no idea how this kind of shoulder surgery would affect a career in the Army. I recommend you reach out a local recruiter and have a chat with them before you go under the knife. Good luck and I wish you the best!
Hello thanks for sharing your experience it was very helpful I will be having my surgery tomorrow. I just have a question after surgery would I able to do exercise and stuffs like gym and other sports.
Depends on how long after surgery you're looking to do those things. I would say after 12 months you'll likely be back to "normal" (if not a little sooner). Thanks for supporting the series!
I’m 14 weeks post op starting pushups finally can curl again. Not sure if you are a big squatter or if you’re still active on this channel but I’m just wondering when you could get back to heavy back squats
Never was into that stuff, but I only have ROM restrictions now (same I talk about in this video). No issues with any kind of other exercises or everyday life activities. Thanks for supporting the series!
I'm on Week 4.5 of Bankart and Slapp III surgery and my biggest concern is overcoming the fear of a dislocation again (i had it playing volleyball), I really would like play again because I love it.
Hey man do you have your full range of motion back on your shoulder im at 4 and 2 weeks post op and i feel like 65-70% have you lost and range? Thank you.
I detail in my 14-month update video my range of motion. Nothing has changed (other than becoming stronger) since that time. I would encourage you to check out the whole series! Thanks and good luck with your recovery!
hi there, not sure if i missed it, but what about the numbness in your top-shoulder to biceps area? i have that too and i'm just 3 weeks post-dislocation and 2 weeks post-surgery. i recall an earlier video you mentioned your doc said it could take up to a year... was it true? thanks in advance!!
Hi, good to hear that your shoulder is doing well. How is it feeling now (March '16)?Have you seen any improvement since month 14? Do you thin that you would be able to do swing sports such as golf, tennis or hockey without pain?Best Regards
+twiston43 My shoulder feels "normal" now. No pain, ever, anymore. Slight ROM limitations, but only at the extremes and nothing that would hinder everyday life and fun. I actually was out playing golf (poorly) last weekend and it was fine. Since it's my non-dominant shoulder I am fine for tennis and this a common hockey injury and people get back to playing just fine. I would say don't fear not being able to do anything. Thanks for supporting the channel and the series!
Thank you very much for your quick response. I have a small tear and have been doing physio for 6 months, the accident was 8 months ago. I was 29 at the time. I will be seeing the best shoulder surgeon in my country in 2 weeks. It is alright and I rehab 1 hr a day but I feel like I would not be at the same level for sports as before: golf, cycling, water sports, X country skiing, etc... Thank you for the videos. They were helpful. It seems like a lot of people were a bit despaired at the 10 week point like you were. It is good to know about such things. Thank you again. I wish you the best of health.
Hi, I am considering doing this surgery for my dislocated shoulder (4th time) but feeling really nervous. I would really appreciate it if you could answer some of my questions. 1) After you have fully recovered, do you have any trouble playing sports like basketball, football, volleyball, or weight training? 2) Did the doctor mention how strong your shoulder will be compared to pre-injury? Can the surgery restore your shoulder 100%? 3) Do you still have limited range of motion on your operated shoulder compared to your healthy shoulder? 4) Did the doctor mention any recurrent rate for shoulder dislocation even after surgery? Thank you for all the videos posted. I really appreciate it.
+Scott Lai First, thank you for supporting me and watching the video series. I will answer your questions, but I do talk about each of these in other videos in the series. I will start by saying GET THE SURGERY! You will not regret it at all! OK, now answers: 1) I have no trouble playing sports or doing anything I want since the surgery. 2) The doctor did say I would achieve 100% strength back when fully healed. 3) I still do have limited range of motion, but nothing that hinders my ability to do anything I want to with the arm. I am actually happy with my limited range of motion. 4) I actually asked that specific question of him and he said that I was no more likely to have a recurrent dislocation on that arm than on the un-operated arm. He said that only a traumatic injury (car accident for example) would cause it to happen again. I hope that answers all of your questions and you choose to get the surgery. Good luck!
+Marcus Aurelius Thank you for your answers!! It sounds like surgery is a really good option for me. I really really hope to get my shoulder fixed and be back to playing sports again. I will talk to a surgeon soon!
Hey Marcus, thanks for share these videos. I am on my third week pos operation right now and I feel like I have a long way until came back to sports. I did jiu jitsu before injury, and i am worried if it is possible that my shoulder continues unstable even after the bankart surgery (3 anchors) What do you think… can I practice jiu jitsu again after the full recovery?
Thanks for the series...appreciate it. I have a question...I am going in 11/11/15...I want to know if you made it without a recliner...I don't have one and I am concerned how I am going to sleep. Blessings.
+InLivingWater My apologies, I thought I had mentioned it in one of my earlier videos but I couldn't find it. I do not have a recliner either, so what we ended up doing was taking nearly every pillow in the house that wasn't in use and putting that behind my back when I slept in bed. You can see this is the "Day 2" video. Good luck Wednesday and please feel free to ask questions during your recovery and I will do my best to answer them. Thanks for watching the videos and supporting the channel!
Thank you Marcus...I let the video player play "next in series" so I did miss a couple but I went to your video page and caught up...but still might have missed a couple...Great videos and thanks again...Blessings!
Hey Marcus!!!! I got surgery 5 months ago and my shoulder still annoys me even when doing nothing. Does it annoy you even when doing no motions or anything? I think I might’ve potentially broken it my doctors work. I thought I wouldn’t feel any pain or annoyance. By the way I had a bankhart repair
Only way to really know is to get some images taken. That said, keep in mind that you now have things in there that weren't there before. It's likely to feel different.
Hey Marcus, thanks for sharing all of this. Also your 11.5 week frustration update made me feel a lot better because every other video I watch on CZcams is about how great people are doing, getting almost full rom at 8 weeks etc. I feel that your recovery was more realistic and more comparable for the average person. Im 8 weeks post op and it's comparable to where you were at, at that time. My question is, at what week was it the turning point for you to where you were feeling like you made the right decision and things were looking up? I'm a weightlifter and really am dying even just to lift light weight again. I've lost 12 years of work in 2 months. Thanks!
First off, thank you for the kind words regarding this series and what I chose to share. The support is awesome! Weightlifter, ouch. Tough profession to have anything major go wrong. You really do lose a lot even just being out a short amount of time. I would say, for me, it really started feeling OK at about 14 weeks. At that point I knew everything was truly healed and matured and was not as afraid of it coming out of socket again. That was also the point where we really focused on strengthening the arm again. I would say hang in there and stay as positive as possible. If it takes 16 weeks, it takes 16 weeks. You'll have the rest of your life to weight lift again. Good luck with your recovery, and thank you again for the support!
Thanks, it feels like a lifetime haha but I know it'll be good someday hopefully in the near future. Yeah weightlifting is a passion but I know there's more to life then that so I'm hanging in there. One thing I am struggling with is this popping when it goes past 90 degrees with some pain. PT thinks it's something to do with my Bursa and muscle catching due to the tightness. It's holding me back a little but once it's past 90 it feels alright.
hello Marcus,am 3 weeks off the sling now and i have some questions in mind please 1) external rotation its hardly gets to zero degree and its so tight and i know you said its inevitable because of the nature of the repair that restrict that motion but am worried that it might becomes too tight i mean its 3 weeks 2)i can abduct my arm to 90 degree and maybe a little more but the trap you talked about previous in the series is engaged with me and you said to focus on the deltoid to avoid that trap so how should i do that 3)what's the perfect amount of exercises should be done daily to restore full range of motion and when usually i would restore FROM 4)from the first day my doctor said that he will not send me to physical therapy because-according to him-here in our country physical therapists are not well experienced in shoulder issues so i am doing exercises at home and following up with him every week so do you think i could have some kind of over stiffness or frozen shoulder because of not doing physical therapy with a pro or having a delay in recovery because of that each follow up time doctor says you are doing more than fine but somehow i am confused sorry for the long story in 4 and for the long comment in general with all the best wishes and thank you very much
+abdallah samara No need to apologize for having questions! I am happy to assist however I can. Let me see if I can address each of them for you: 1) It's going to be REAL tight. I was that way for a good long while after getting out of the sling. Even now, external rotation is nothing like the "good" arm. Work it and stretch it as far as you can tolerate the pain. Remember, though, that the cartilage hasn't matured yet and it's still in a bit of a fragile state so no weights! 2) The abduct might be the one that made me most frustrated because I felt I should have been moving along faster than I was. Simply put, stand in front of a mirror (or something you can see your reflection in) and watch yourself try to abduct your arm. When you see the trap engage, stop and only go that far. If you keep moving the arm incorrectly, it will only take longer to recover. 3) The right amount of exercise would be until you fatigue. Like I say in my videos, it's not about how many you can do it's about how correctly you can do it. Focus on doing it right and for as long as you can do it right. When you start to get tired and you see and/or feel yourself compensating, that's when you're done. 4) You could absolutely have a longer recovery process without a qualified and experienced physical therapist. Really what they did for me in the beginning, as you saw, was stretch the shoulder out. If you have someone you trust and is willing to help you, I would recommend duplicating the motions you see the therapist doing to me in the videos. Worse case is that it will be a longer recovery, but I still think you'll get there eventually. It can be frustrating not feeling as if you're progressing fast enough or "on track" with others, but you have to do everything to keep that out of your head. Like I say in the videos and other comments, everyone heals differently and at different paces. Keep fighting the good fight and make sure your motions are correct. Do that and in a year's time you'll be where you want to be. Good luck and keep recovering!
+Marcus Aurelius really thank you what i meant about the perfect amount of exercise is how many sessions a day is it three or four or each hour about the abduction i got what you said and that means i am doing 70 degree correctly and the rest are "cheating" so i should stop at 70 and it will build up with time. that really help about one year to fully recover am a little bit optimistic because doctor said on the six months mark i will be able to swim even if i dont swim but that means full recovery thank you Marcus and now with your kindness i feel free to ask again
+abdallah samara Don't worry about "how often" or "how long each time" as defined numbers, but rather about how you feel. Like I say, as often as you can with good form.
I had tears from 11 o'clock through 8 o'clock (270 degrees). This took 7 anchors to repair. Here is a link to the video where I describe the damage and show the pictures I received. czcams.com/video/bP0dn87UNRY/video.html Thanks for supporting the channel!
Holy shit. You pulled up awesome considering you hold more anchors than a shipping yard. My tear is 9-11 and needs two anchors apparently. No one really knows till they are inside but. Are you able to do wide grip pull ups and dips specifically?
Haha. Thanks. Yes, I can perform those movements without issue. I'm not strong enough to do the pull up, but that has nothing to do with the surgery. I hope this info helps and let me know once you have the surgery if you have any more questions. I don't foresee any more than 2 anchors in your future.
Hey! Going in for this procedure because of a fall I had in July…. How long before you were able to lift weights and go back to work?…. Not looking forward to this
I'm sure you're good now, but it will likely be 2 months before you're backing "lifting weights" on that side, but you'll be back to work within a week (depending on what you do for a living).
Hey man I am curious as to what your range of motion is now and if you can completely move your arm back and have 100% unrestricted motion. I’m about 11 weeks post slap repair with 7 anchors and was wondering when I can expect a full range of motion. Hope you’re doing well and thanks for the series!
If you have, when have you been able to work out again, like working out as before? I am currently at 2 weeks post operation and i can't wait to go back to the gym ;)
I never did that before I got hurt and never had the desire to do it after, really. That said, I do now and everything is fine. Thanks for supporting the series!
I'm 6 days in (Bankart&Slap Repair) and every time I feel something unusual or painful in my shoulder I'm highly concerned that maybe the sinew ruptured or something. Did u have these fears too?
To whoever sees this: my doctor told me that you would have to dislocate it again in order to destroy the repairs, which doesnt mean u shouldnt wear your sling, but u dont have to be afraid to have damaged it after every minor incident
@@sajishan231 all going well still a bit stiff especially regarding external rotation but overall I'm doing great, I'd say I have about 70% range of motion but my physical therapists say it will still improve and in generall they are very content with the development. My advice if you're in your first weeks: Don't worry too much :)
Did you still have pain at 6 months post op? I have good range of motion but still some pain and some clicking noises when i raise my arm up at a certain angle.
My shoulder dislocated 18 times and I did surgery in September. I get pain and it’s very weak still and I do physio every day. I get sharp pains in the front and back of my shoulder. To my biceps and triceps. I have to take meds to help the pain still. It’s been 8 months
Going into surgery soon to repair my labrum, did the doctor explain how strong the repair could be after it’s completely healed? Will it be as strong as it was before your injury? Also referring to your first video, you asked if vitamins play a roll in recovery. Doctors /surgeons know nothing about the Importance of nutrition and vitamins. Nutrition is the primary factor in your recovery so keep that up! I suffered from IBS for months on end before my injury, While still heavy weight training mixed with poor nutrient absorption due to the IBS, i believe played a huge role in my injury. A light fall caused my arm to pop out for my first time. Appreciate the series might do my own for educational purposes too. Thanks brother hope you’re living life to your full potential
hey thanks a lot for sharing your journey. Will I be able to regain all shoulder movements after bankart repair? my shoulder got dislocated once and to avoid further dislocations I got the bankart repair done after 15 days. Currently in recovery. It’s been 2.5 weeks since surgery and I have been advised to start pendulum exercises to regain ROM. Do you think since I have had one dislocation and immediate got surgery done, are there chances of recovering faster? Also do you regain full ROM to pre-operative levels after bankart repair and rehab? Would love to hear your take, I look forward to hearing from you, love from India 🇮🇳
hello, i'm 2 weeks out of bankart and slap repair and my humeral head is still lowered and goes forward.. my scapula is still not in a good position and m concerned. I also noticed that your left shoulder sits differently aswell so that bums me out. I really thought they were going to make the shoulder anatmically correct
My shoulder is fine now. It will get better with time as everything heals and as the muscles regain strength. Keep with it! Thanks for supporting the series!
@Marcus Aurelius sir Hello from INDIA, I'd the same surgery implanting 2 anchors in left shoulder for bankarts lesion repair. Your videos are most motivating and helpful for me. Can you please tell me what is the most heaviest weight you can lift during workout? Thank you ❤️
Now it is as much as my muscles can manage. The joint and surgery does not limit the weight, only the movement. Thanks for watching and good luck with the healing and recovery!
Hey I'm 8 weeks post op from a bankhart repair (4 anchors). You mentioned 6 months post op that you had good range of motion but not quite the same as the 'good arm' is that still the case?
+Jamie 775 Yes, that is still the case. As shown in my 14-month video I still have some ROM restrictions as compared to the 'good' arm. I don't mind and it's almost not noticeable.
+Marcus Aurelius, thanks man. I'm afraid that I won't be able to hold a bar when doing squats (with the bar on back). Is there any pain now when your at the maximum range of the arm? I have a long way to go but I really want flexibility back too, which is starting to sound like I won't get...
+Jamie 775 No need to be discouraged, as I have good news . . . After consulting with my wife, the body builder and certified personal trainer, to make sure I knew what you were talking about and understood the proper technique I can do that motion of holding a squat bar while rested on my shoulders (did it with a broom handle). There was a little twinge, but nothing painful and I didn't have any difficulty performing the task. Now, I wouldn't recommend doing any overhead presses, but inclined press you should be fine. Everyone is different so feel it out as you go along, but start slowly for your own sake. Also remember that extreme "flexibility" is what the dislocation was, so having some more limited ROM is not necessarily a bad thing. Good luck and keep healing! Remember, 12 weeks for the cartilage to heal and mature, so you have at least another month to go until you should do ANYTHING weight-related.
Hey, i’m at week 6 post-surgery and i was wondering if for you too you developed some kind of pain on the other shoulder because you’re using it too much... me i feel pain and some irritation on my other shoulder who hasnt been in a surgery. Also i would love to have an update on your condition since this video was uploaded in 2015, to see how you’re doing 5 years after the surgery. Thank you
Hey Dea, I'm 2 weeks into my surgery and yes I feel pain in the other shoulder, I thinks it's more of learning to do everything with the other arm. I'm right handed and it's my right shoulder that I had the surgery on, so the other arm is really getting a work out! Hope all is well!
Steve Engel me too its my right shoulder that i had the surgery on and i’m right handed too ! Im right now 8 weeks post-surgery and i removed the sling so the pain is getting away on the left shoulder since i’m using a little bit the right one Don’t worry steve, its going to be ok but be gentle with ur left arm :) i took some naproxen and it helped
Great support from others, here! Love to see that. Yes, I did have pain associated with "overuse" in the right shoulder. Keep in mind that arm is now doing twice the work it normally does, and at different angles, using muscles in different ways. Know this and do your best to spread the workload out to others whenever possible. You're injures, use it to your advantage! Thanks for supporting the series!
Also, I am doing fine, now. Same ROM limitations as my 14 month video, but nothing that interferes with my regular, daily life (and I have a small child that keeps me very busy). I occasionally hit the edge of the ROM and it is a reminder to not try to go further than that point, but it's not painful or frustrating in any way.
@@marcusaurelius161 that's great to know you have no pain at this point. Im 5 months post slap repair and still have pain but it's just too early. Almost full ROM though!
I dislocated my shoulder in a sliding accident during a baseball game and i’m about to get arthroscopic surgery to stitch up the torn labrum. It is my throwing arm and I’m wondering if I will ever be able to throw the same again ?
Hmm. Interesting. I wish I could say with any kind of certainty either way, but since everyone's experience is different I just don't know. I will say this, however: there are PLENTY of athletes who go through this procedure and still compete at the professional level. Don't cheat yourself or push yourself too hard during recovery. Stay the course and listen to the experts. Thanks for supporting the series!
I'm 18 I got my first dislocation was at 15 while playing basketball last last time when I was in a fight while punching from my left arm my left arm got dislocated my question is by getting done by this surgery will i be able to fight at my best like earlier I was ?
Since everyone heals differently, I really can't answer that. However, I can tell you that I have a loss of Range Of Motion (ROM) of about 5-10% both above my head and behind my back compared to the non-repaired one. Having said that, there are many professional athletes who can go back to 100% post-op. It all depends. Good luck with your recovery! Thanks for supporting the series!
+Hussein Shahine I had to find out what that was, but yes. I was at the gym this morning and was able to do this move with no problem or pain. Just note that I cannot go past parallel with my body (can't put my elbow behind my torso with arm at full extension to the side), but I don't believe this move calls for that. Thanks for supporting the series!
@marcusaurelius161 thanks for your reply. Much time has passed and I have come to realize that this is not like a bruise and it won't just clear up. Frankly not much has changed but I am trying to be to at peace with these limitations.
Compared to the unoperated shoulder, no. But that was kind of the point because I had TOO MUCH ROM before (thus why it dislocated). That said, it has not once impacted my daily life. Thanks for supporting the series!
Marcus Aurelius i am really glad to hear that its about to be a year since my bankart repair everything is fine except i still have some pain when i rotate external like putting my hand behind my head. How long did it take for the pain to go away fully ?
hi great videos really helped me get the motivation to have the surgery. im at 4.5 months and i agree the leap at 4 months is huge! im doing moderate weights now no real pain in gym but some 3/10 - 4/10 pain and stiffness days after. in your expereince should i continue or should i slow down. im paranoid i think is the main problem that ill damage the surgery
In my opinion (and I'm no professional, so take it for what it's worth), I would say the pain is simply the muscles coming back to life and becoming stronger. I would not concern yourself with it too much. That said, if there is SHARP pain in the JOINT (not muscular) during exercise, then I would consider dialing it back. I hope that helps, and thank you for the kind words. I'm glad the series helped you! Good luck on your continued recovery!
hey man really enjoyed your series! I'm 3weeks post op and I'm still very young and I'm into my sports! could you just give me a brief idea of when I should be able to get back into sport ? or does everyone make progress differently
First off, congrats on getting yourself fixed! It was the best decision. A quick answer is "everyone is different". To go a bit further it would depend on the sport, the position you play, and the level of competition you'd be facing. If you're looking to get back into college ice hockey it will be MUCH longer than if you just wanted to play some beer league softball. Base minimum, 6 months. Longest maybe 18 months. I would say a year is a good benchmark to use. Anything before that would be awesome, but understand it may take slightly longer depending on MANY factors. Either way, good luck and I hope you heal completely and at a quick pace! Also, thank you for supporting the series!
+hameed shalak You'll feel weakness until about the 6-month mark. It's nothing to be alarmed or concerned about. Keep doing what the doctor tells you and you'll make steady progress with the strength aspect. Good luck!
hey. thanks for the series. ım 23 and ı dislocated my arm 3 weeks ago. ı have a bankart and a hıll sachs lesion. have you had hill sachs too. my doctor recommended me surgery and he said ı needed 1 anchors. ı have too goo school everyday so does it have a problem to go out everyday ?
I am sorry to hear your hurt yourself. 1 anchor is not too bad at all. I did not have a hill-sachs repair on my arm, no. I am a bit lost on your last question, but I think you are asking if you are at risk of it coming out again. The answer to that is 'yes'. Basically once it happens you are at a higher risk of it repeating. I cannot make a decision on whether surgery is the right answer to your situation, however I can say that it helped me. Keep in mind that mine had come out 5 times and all but once required me going to the ER to have it put back in. I would get a 2nd professional opinion before you make a decision one way or the other. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
thank you for your reply and it was very helpfull for me. in the last sentence ı meant how long does it take to get back work or college . after surgery can you write, use computer , drive or dress up easily. sory for my english i have to exercise on it.
No worries. I had surgery on a Friday and was back to work in 10 days. Keep in mind I have a desk job. I would say you'd be fine going back to school whenever your system is clear of the prescription medication and you can drive yourself. If your work involved manual labor of any kind, I would say it will be a bit longer. Only your doctor can give you that timeline. Getting dressed (especially putting on socks) will be difficult for the first few days, but you'll get used to it and develop techniques to help you get these tasks accomplished. You will still have full function of your arm from the elbow down, so things like video games, or holding a glass, or using a computer shouldn't be difficult. Just remember that you won't be able to extend the arm away from the body (reach out) for the complete duration of being in the sling (which is determined by your doctor). I hope that helps and good luck!
it helped very much thank you. today ı went to show my mri results and my doctor made an apprehension test and we decided to wait for surgery until a second dislocation. ı hope i never dislocate it again. thank you for answers .happy new year ı hope you have a great year.
Hey I hv undergone arthroscopic bankart repair surgery 8 weeks prior and I have started running extensively to loose weight since 3 weeks . Now I am feeling some pain in my shoulder as well as feeling like some muscle pull while sleeping or sometimes while doing activity . Is it normal? Or should I go for consultation with my surgeon to discuss the issue and Should I get MRI done to check is it fine or is there any problem? What u will suggest...
Short answer, "Many". Long answer, it depends on SO many different factors. Really only your surgeon and physical therapist can answer that question. I know that's not the answer you were looking for, but that's the only one I can offer. Thanks for supporting the series!
hello again marcus,about external rotation do you lose some degrees comparing to pre- surgery or you already have that much before surgery because before surgery i used to have a decent external rotation which might be around 70 so am i gonna lose it?kinda frustrating for me and i wasn't realize it until today, anyway am gonna ask my surgeon this saturday but please i want to know about your experience thanks dear marcus and hope u enjoy the stuff you do that you were hesitant to do before
+abdallah samara I can understand it might be frustrating not knowing what's in your future, but just like everything else you will learn to adapt. Yes, I believe you will not have the same external rotation as you had pre-injury and pre-surgery. This is not a bad thing, though! Having the limitations will prevent you from having your arm in a vulnerable position again, and thus will almost completely erase your chances of a repeated dislocation. I am now 17 months post-op and I can honestly and happily say that I have adapted to my new ROM limitations and do not even think about it anymore during the course of my day. I am finding myself making more deliberate movements rather than "flailing around". I would be surprised if your surgeon says you will not have external ROM limitations, but don't see it as a bad thing because it is not. Your body and mind will both adapt with time and in a year you probably won't even notice it anymore.
theoretically the "bankart repair protocol" says that after 6 months patients should restore their previous ROM. i mean think about it this injury could happens to professional athlete with millions of dollars salary and in a huge industry so they should restore their previous ROM to compete in their highest level.maybe its not the case with "normal" people but i think there is a chance and i hope it depends on the severity of the injury i don't know but i will not give up and i'll try thanks again and have a nice day
+Marcus Aurelius hello Marcus hope u doing fine if u dont mind i have a question please: am now off the sling completely after surgeury so is it normal to hear simple clicking sounds( pain less) with forward normal movments? ( not the dangerous ones like ext rotation or abduction. cuz of course am not there yet) thanks my friend with all the wishes
+abdallah samara In reading questions from others they seem to have the same thing going on. I don't think it is a bad thing or abnormal at all. If it becomes painful I would go talk to your doctor about it. I was fortunate in that I never experienced any clicking.
+Marcus Aurelius ya :S it's only a 7mm tear and I can do most everything. Hand stands clean and jerk muscle ups etc but it wimps out with throwing and swimming. Hard to commit to the surgery when there isn't any pain and I can manage fine 90% of the time. They think I should do mine doesn't end up like yours with 7 anchors. Sigh.. But thanks for the blog it was helpful knowing what I'm in for. I'll let cha know how it goes.
FYI.......sleeping on your side with arm under pillow is a bad position. In time, you may re inure. It is difficult I know....it is my favorite sleeping position also.
Sir my bankart repiar 3 month ago sir advice me I return too sport boxing 9 month after playing reply me sir please and my English weak so soory reply me sir
Sorry for the focus on this one. I had a new camera and this was the first time using it for video. Before this was all on GoPros (2's and 3's) so I didn't have to worry about focus.
Hey everyone this is me in the video from a diff account i disclocated my shoulder again and go another surgery and I'm almost paralyzed
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@@nikhilr2761is this forreal??
Bro i request you for an update video on your shoulder in detail pleaseeee
Day 2 asking for an update
Marcus. thank you so much for the update on your shoulder. I do feel so much better after the surgery and my mental state has been improved after the surgery. im currently on my 7 months recovery on my right shoulder bankart repair and after your series I felt more relieve than ever. Again, thank you so much for the video.
Thank you for kind words! I am glad your recovery is going well. I hope that continues and you get more comfortable with your new found abilities.
Thanks for making this series! I'm ~ 5 months post op and watching your videos helped me get through my recovery.
+Buifran1 Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot that these videos have helped at least 1 person. Should you have any questions feel free to reach out!
Thank you for this. I've watched your series a few times now. So flippin nervous
thank you for the series matey.
Thanks a ton for this video series Marcus! I truly appreciate you taking time out to upload this series to help others, especially the uploads of the days right after your surgery! I want you to know these have been of great help!
I'm from India and am scheduled to have an arthroscopy on my right shoulder for Bankart labrum repair in the first week of June. I've dislocated my shoulder like 20 times in the last 15 years! Dislocated it for the first time playing volleyball when I was 19 (I'm 35 now). I know it sounds bad but honestly it got really worse in the last 6 months when it popped out 5 times, even while doing simple tasks such as wearing a shirt! Your videos have given me so much insight into what to expect post surgery, not even a doctor could explain it in so much detail!
Just keeping my fingers crossed for the surgery and I hope I can get back to playing cricket (you might have to Google it since it ain't a popular sport in the US) in 6-8 months. My shoulder at this moment does not have any power. The funny thing is I can rotate my shoulder freely from top to bottom, clockwise and anticlockwise (like a tennis serve) but like I said earlier, I can't throw (like a javelin throw) a ball with any power even from 15-20 metres. I feel that shoulder locking up and the object looping towards the target than going towards it with any great velocity. I hope I'll regain power to throw again post surgery! Thanks again for explaining what to expect after the surgery in such detail!
Good luck with your surgery and subsequent recovery! Your age will most likely play the biggest role in your recovery. 35 is not old, trust me, but your body just doesn't heal the same as it does when you're 16 or even 22. I think you'll be pleased with how much better you feel afterward, and even to the point where you'll be back playing cricket again and having fun doing it. Now, you may not be able to play for the national team, but you'll still be able to enjoy it.
Surprisingly I knew what Cricket was! I've watched quite a few matches, actually, with a buddy of mine whose family is from India. The difference over here is that it is on TV EXTREMELY early (local time).
If you have questions during your recovery, feel free to ask! I'm glad the series was insightful and I hope it continues to be in the future. Thanks!
i have same problem rahul i am also play cricket but can't throw ball
surgery help you to throwing ball without facing any problems
Congrats, man. I'm on Week 19 and I'm coming along OK. I'm having a few issues with movement like you were and have been told I can do biceps and some chest, but nothing above the shoulder yet. I was doing biceps and was sore and in pain for a few days. I have stopped that and I'll just go back to taking it easy.
Anyway, your videos have been great and thank you so much for them.
+Beto Aguirre Thanks for the support! I'm glad the series was helpful to you during your recovery process. It's good to hear you're progressing well.
Don't overdo the weight, but at the same time get the strength back. If I had to do it all over again I would surely put more focus on getting my strength back quicker.
Let me know if you have any questions and Happy New Year!
Marcus, thanks for the video's, I'm 2 weeks into my surgery and I have been very depressed, I have 7 anchors in the shoulder and 2 other anchors in the bicep. I have watched all your videos now do feel better. I'm 60 years old love golf (blew it out while playing) I now know I will eventually get back to that. Thanks again for taking time to do these!!
The doctors have a recovery process and schedule for a reason. Stick to it the best you can and you'll be better off for it. It can be frustrating, for sure (see my 90 day video), but don't let that cause you to push too hard too fast. If you do, it could be worse than before and thus take even LONGER to heal up properly. I play golf just fine, now, and I'm sure you will as well given enough time to heal. Keep at it and look for the "little wins" in the recovery process and use those to keep you going (washing your hair with both hands, putting on socks, etc.). Thanks for supporting the series!
@@marcusaurelius161 I just had the same surgery 2.5 weeks ago and I miss golf more then anything. Is there anyway you could give me a guess on how long before I can finally get back on the course? Thanks man
Thanks, man. I'm one week out from Kim and SLAP repair (270 degrees) on left shoulder and pretty much panicking because I have my first PT tomorrow, and I'm in agonizing pain. Your videos are helping to calm me. I'm 38 and will need to do my right shoulder in the future as well.
Hope you're good now! Thanks for supporting the series!
Marcus, thank you so much for your series. So useful. I’m 5 weeks in and starting physical therapy. Which me luck.
Thanks man. Great help.
I'm glad this video series has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck with your recovery!
Thanks for the series, I just had shoulder surgery 5 days ago, I'm going to be using your series as a guide to my own progress. Really appreciate it!
How’s it going? I’m three weeks in.
I'm glad it has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck.
@@marcusaurelius161 just started PT👍🏼
Thanks for your 11.5 video. I felt the same way last week and I was there! I was pissed because I felt I wasn’t making enough progress. But I’m at the same place you were. So that made me feel so much better! They told me the movement doesn’t come back after 12 weeks so clearly that’s not true.
Glad I decided to put that one up and even more glad it helped you. Thank you for the support of the series!
Marcus Aurelius can I ask you how long it took you to get full range because I’m at the 12 weeks and still don’t have it
I have done my shoulder surgery on July 2016. From the first day of my rehabilitation I follow your videos along with physio's instruction. You are one of my inspirations. Really thankful to you. I got everything alright within 22 weeks after my SLAP repair. Thanks buddy...Thank you very much. Really appreciate your effort... :)
Well thank you for those kind words. Also, thank you for supporting this series. I'm glad to hear it helped someone else through a tough time when you don't necessarily know what's around the next corner. I am glad to hear you healed well. I wish you the best going forward!
Hi, how are you doing about your shoulder these days?
Wow I didn't know your video would help so much with my pre-op anxiety! I've dislocated my shoulder five times this past year, and I'm finally getting my Bankart repair with Remplissage in just a few days! To know that the anxiety that comes with living with an incredibly unstable shoulder goes away after this procedure...a relief!! When you described the whole sleep thing! Oh man I can't wait because I haven't slept well for months due to the clicking and popping that comes with laying on my right side! Good luck with your future Marcus I hope you continue to feel strong.
Yes, I found the mental part the most challenging to overcome. But it does happen eventually, and when you notice it you will know you're back to "normal"! Good luck! Thanks for supporting the series!
Hey, how has your shoulder recovery been? I too got the remplissage but 6 months in and I barely have any External rotation? Was that the case for you and did you end up making a full recovery?
Hi! So far recovery has been going very well. I’m back to throwing a football or baseball. Although I still take caution when my arm is in that position.
To your question, yes I have lost some ability to fully rotate my shoulder. My understanding is it’s unavoidable with this type of procedure. At this point, I can’t quite get to full 90 degree rotation in any direction. Honestly though? I don’t notice it being a problem in my daily life.
I hope your recovery is going well. Overall, I’m really happy I got the procedure and my shoulder feels much more secure.
@@calebmcdairmant7459can you do things like pull ups with the limited range of motions?
Thank you for sharing your experience. I've recently had right shoulder surgery, and once it heals, I'll have to have surgery on my left shoulder. I have enjoyed watching your series. It has helped me termindously. I'm in my 3rd week post-op going into my 4th, and I've been very nervous about the physical therapy part, but now, seeing your series, it has eased my nervousness. I know I have a long way to go, but you have given me hope and encouragement that everything will be okay. Thank you again for sharing! 🤗💯💪
Have you started the physical therapy? Everything is good?
I am in my third week right now too and Im very anxious to come back to sports…
@@felipemoreira408 yes I've started my physical therapy and it's been great. I did have a set back but I'm back on track. I will soon have pool therapy added to my regular physical therapy. I love pool therapy that's what I did before my surgery it works your whole body and I love that part of it.
I'm glad it has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck.
Good series, now I feel more comfortable with the idea of going through the surgery.. gotta go through the procedure on both my shoulder's so it's gonna be a journey, thanks for documenting this it has been helpful; wish me luck!
Hopefully not both at the same time! Good luck with everything. Thanks for supporting the series!
How are u doing now ? I could not imagine both
Marcus, or anyone else, on March 17 I had Bankart repair and things have been going well. In the last 2 months, I started hearing a squeaking from my repaired shoulder. I saw my doc, and he took X-rays with evaluation and said nothing had come loose, and there are a number of potential causes of the squeaking. That said, I suppose I trust and am not overly concerned......but dang is it annoying. Anyone else ever experienced this? Marcus, thanks for the video series.....you have been a significant source of information for me leading up to my decision to have the surgery and my post surgery recovery. Thanks and good luck to you!
Chris, I am glad to have been a help with your decision making and throughout your recovery. While I did not have any kind of squeaking, I don't think it is anything to be concerned about. If it starts to hurt, however, then THAT would be a problem and I would talk to the doctor right away. Do you feel any different physically or mentally than you did before the surgery?
+Marcus Aurelius yes, I just saw my doc today 6 months post op and I feel much better now than I did before surgery. as you mentioned in the video, my injury happened to be caused by a car accident. I had issues sleeping, putting on a belt, tucking in my shirt, etc. now, it's an amazing feeling to be able to so those activities with minimal discomfort/tightness. still some tightness in the capsule, and the squeaking I mentioned. my doc described to me that rehab progress is basically an "S Curve". early in the process was painfully slow, as I was in my sling for nearly 2 months, then I felt like each day was an improvement from the prior day. now, I am nearing the top of that curve and I've got quite a bit of work in order to get as close to 100% as possible. Congrats to you, and best of luck in the future!!
Started watching your videos months before having my surgery. Almost 3 months post op now and I feel like you at 80th day. Range of motion is quite limited, especially external rotation. I have read a lot of success stories about people getting back to 90% at 3 month mark, I don't feel anywhere near 100%. I'm starting to doubt if I'll ever get back to doing what I like: playing basketball, even though I decided to have the surgery just to prevent my shoulder from popping out while playing it. I never felt so weak in my life. Also, when I do my PT and raise my hand upwards I feel bones cracking, quite scary, even though I don't have a lot of pain in any position. Hopefully its just joint getting loose and not anchor floating in between it :D I loved your series - the best series for bankart recovery, every time I feel defeated by my shoulder I get back to your channel and get the inspiration I need. Also, you might as well become a youtuber, you have good charisma. All the best for you!
A very sincere THANK YOU for the kind words regarding the series, the information, and my "charisma". This may be the nicest comment I've ever received. It's comments like yours that let me know the choice I made to make this series was worth it. As you saw, I got discouraged as well. It'll pass, though it may not seem like it when you're going through it. Stay the course and just focus on the small wins. Don't focus on how far you can move or how much weight you can lift, focus on doing all of the movements EXACTLY and PROPERLY. If you focus on that you will be surprised when you can do something you didn't know you COULD do.
You'll be back to playing basketball normally again in another 3 months or so. The "cracking" goes away with time, it's just the joint getting back to normal. I can say that, now 27 months post-op I really do feel back to 95% of where I was before I hurt the shoulder. I never think about it anymore and it doesn't hinder me from doing anything I want to do. I never have to second-guess a motion or anything.
Thank you, again, for the support. I have started a new channel a little over a year ago for a passion of mine, so I guess you could say I have become a "CZcamsr". I actually plan to upload a few new videos to this channel before the end of the year, mostly just hobby stuff like fishing or kayaking or 4-wheeling with friends. Anyways, continue to stay as positive as possible and I hope you heal quickly and completely!
Marcus Aurelius Hey! I am just at month 4 post op. I was wondering if during your rehab you experienced any popping (in my case in the clavicle region). I’ve been dealing with this for such a long time I’m glad someone like you made videos to help us others out!
I think it is the scar tissue slowly being broken up.
Good series for the future generations 🙌🙌
Thank you. Thanks for supporting the channel!
@@marcusaurelius161 No kidding! I'm having the same surgery soon and I was watching your videos to see how I would deal with it and so far I'm feeling a lot more confident about it and I'm glad it's not as bad as I thought, thank you so much
Thanks for sharing your experience hope you doing well. I had a latarjet surgery on my right shoulder few years ago and I'm going for a bankart surgery on Monday on my left shoulder 😅 your videos were very helpful for me have a good one😊
I'm glad it has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck.
Thank you so much for the video series. It was tremendously helpful for me to know roughly what to expect before I had my Bankart repair (2 anchors) 6 months ago. Since then, I've needed to have my other shoulder done (Bankart and Slap...4 anchors) and am one month post-op on that (so much easier this time around, I can already wash my hair and raise my hand above my head).
Since your 6 month video, have you continued to do any training with weights or have you done much in the way of "risky" behavior ( pressure with the shoulder at extreme angles, handstand, etc...)? It sounds like you are thinking of playing softball again, so I'm guessing you've done some work with throwing. Regardless, I hope you can get back to normal life and thanks for putting yourself out there with this video series!
+Dgourlie You are very welcome! I was hopeful that this series would be received positively, but could never have imagined just how much. I wouldn't say I've done anything "risky" as you call it, but I do not feel any limitations anymore. I never could do a handstand pre-injury, but would have no issues trying to do it now (other than making a fool of myself). As far as weights go, I haven't done any real "training", but I do a lot of kayaking, fishing, hunting, and work around the house (building a shed, for instance). As I say in my video here, I don't feel I have ANY physical limitations, and am overcoming all of my mental hesitations. Good luck with both of your surgeries (I can't imagine having to go through it again)!
Appreciate the videos mate and hope you're still doing well. Can you shed some light on returning to the gym? Particularly your experience with bench pressing or similar pushing motions. Cheers!
I'm glad this video series has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck with your recovery!
No issues with any motions for any exercise in the gym for me, thankfully.
Hi Marcus thanks for making these videos for those of us who don't know what to expect. This might be the first of many questions, how long was it until you were able to drive again after surgery?
With a manual it'll be longer, but with an automatic transmission I would say as soon as you're off the narcotic medications. Thanks for supporting the series!
Thank you so much for the series i really appreciate you took time to help other people like myself!
I had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my arm is getting better everyday although i decided to not go for therapy for some reason however the external rotation it still so tight and I'm not sure if that is normal at this stage or not!
I also wanted to ask if it happens (hopefully not) that you dislocated your arm after the surgery I'm really terrified that might happens again!!!!!!
Thank you so much again!!
+Kareem Connor Only 2.5 weeks out and thinking about therapy? Seems a little early. Let it heal and start therapy around the 4-6 week mark. It is normal to have the external rotation feel tight and be slightly painful for a few reasons. 1) They beat the crap out of your shoulder and muscles when they were operating on it (you can search for bankart surgery videos and see what they do). 2) With the repairs that they did, they sewed everything back down very tight to help eliminate extraneous movement.
I was worried about dislocating my shoulder again and asked the surgeon about it. He said I was not any more likely to have it happen to the same shoulder than anyone else. Meaning whatever caused it originally COULD cause it again, but with my new range of motion (compared to before surgery) and the lessons that I learned from dislocating it (positions, what I was doing, etc) I don't believe I would be putting myself into a situation that would case it again, I'm smarter than that now. Haha.
Bottom line is this, as long as you stick to the limitations they tell you about during your first 12 weeks and then continue to strength train and you are more aware of what your personal limitations are and don't try to exceed them you will be just fine and it will never happen again.
Good luck with your recovery and feel free to ask any other questions! Also, thank you for the kind words and supporting the channel and the series!
+Marcus Aurelius OMG I mean 2.5 Months not weeks!!
Thank you so much for your answer i was really worried about dislocating my arm again you know how that feels and it will mean that all this long exhausting process was for nothing!!
One more thing that i forgot to mention is that my scar is different than yours! Mine is just like this picture : kneeandshoulderclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/shoulder_dislocation3.png (same position but a little bit smaller)
A week ago i started doing some sports basically running and playing soccer alone, i feel my arm getting more loss and better except for the external rotation it still tight.
I can also sleep on my without any problems and i can also put put my arm behind me very easily!
Since i decided to not go for the therapy I'm really worried because i have no idea or any reference to tell whether if everything is going good so far or not!
Thank you!!!
+Kareem Connor Not sure why your scar is like that. Did they do "arthroscopy"? It doesn't appear as if they did. If that's the case, then the used a procedure that is more uncommon, but gives the surgeon a better view of the inside. Basically they cut you wide open and then move everything out of the way, almost like you would do to clean out a fish. (Bad example, I know, but the best I could come up with, sorry.)
Either way, it might require a slightly different healing and physical therapy process, so you will want to look for those specific motions online. External rotation will always be tight (see my responses to abdallah samara's questions), but that's not a bad thing.
+Marcus Aurelius I'm not sure why my scar looks different and i have no idea what "arthroscopy" means.
My surgery lasted about 2.5 hours and the doctor said i need to keep my arm on the sling for 45 days after the surgery.
I did my surgery in the morning (8 or 9 AM) and i wasn't allowed to leave the clinic until the next days afternoon.
Hey, how has your shoulder held up over the years? Have you needed any follow up surgeries? Any ROM reduction?
Thanks for posting these, it had been really helpful. I’m also a stomach and side sleeper, how did you set up your bed to help you sleep on your back? And how long before you could go back to your stomach?
I basically set up many pillows to keep my "cornered". I was sleeping on my stomach after probably 2 months. No long after getting out of the sling. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi, thank you for the serie. Was wondering, how long before you can throw a base-ball, play badminton or tennis ? Are you able to do those kind of avtivities that enduce lot of stress on the shoulder? Im 7 weeks post op and looking forward to that
That will depend on a million factors, and it will likely seem longer than you want it to be. That said, it'll come and you'll be happy when it does. Keep at it and don't over-do it. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi. I’ll undergo mine next week. I hope I’ll get thru it fine.
I'm sure you're well on your way to a full recovery.
How is it going now brother ?
So interesting to see all the similarities. I also dislocated my shoulder during sleeping once. I also have limited mobility, especially external. I am 4 months (17 weeks) in. I defitinitely want to have a better range of motion than what I saw in your 6month video, but I'm still laghing behind, especially in external rotation, where I also feel elbow pain when I go past 20°. Did you feel any elbow pain? I talked to a few other people and they didn't.
I know it's my left arm, but still... Can you throw a ball with your left arm now?
Yes, my left arm is completely functional for anything I need/want it to do. It does have less ROM than the right, but too much ROM was what got me into this problem in the first place so I'm OK with that.
Thanks for this video it helps a lot, I just got my surgery a week ago and was wondering what mindset should I have going into this process, should I take it slow and wait for my shoulder to heal, or should I try to go as fast as possible through the process to get it over with? Also, how long did it take for your arm to be almost back to normal to the point where you could work out and put a lot of stress on it.
6 months for physical, 12 months for mental. I say consider starting PT about a month after surgery and go at a pace comfortable to you and your doctors. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi Marcus Im 5 month post op and the videos have been very helpfull.. my strength and range of motion is very good but my external rotation still sucks. Have you been able to recover on your external rotation over time?
Long story short, no. Not much change from the 14-month video. Thanks for supporting the series!
How is it going now for you more than 4 years later? Thanks for the series, helps me put my options into perspective.
You say that you "chose" to go for surgery after the 5. dislocation.
My 3. dislocation happened a week ago and now the doctors are advising me to go for surgery. Chances of another dislocation are at around 90% for folks between 20-40 for 2-5 dislocations in total prior...
I assume for you its similar, the mental bunch in the guts when it snaps out again.
My question to you: If you had the chance to do surgery after the 3. dislocation, would you have taken it? Would recovery have been more speedy? Less erosion in the shoulder?
Hope its going well for you, good luck.
Had I known how bad it would eventually get, I'd have had the surgery after the first one! I feel that the younger you are the more likely you're able to heal faster and more completely. You won't regret the decision to get it fixed. Thanks for supporting the series!
This is exactly the series I needed. I am 6 weeks out of my labrum repair and getting my immobilized sling off tomorrow. I was just scared of messing it up with my hand out of the sling. Do you have any advice on how to help keep the hand safer with it out of the sling?
Just be mindful of your movements and body positioning. It'll take some time, but it'll come.
Hey.I have been watching every video since I got that surgery .Can I contact you because I am having some trouble ?
Hi marcus. I have several doubts about healing, but I will not bother that much, however this is my #8 week post op. Had you ever felt that your muscle moved while you were sleeping? At the point of feeling that is going to dislocate again?
Yes, I did feel that way occasionally, however as I mention in this video it's mostly mental. Yes, your shoulder is still healing, but the instability may be a result of your body getting used to the new placement of the joint as well as a lack of muscle stability (remember they haven't been used in a while) holding everything together. Form is everything, so focus on that when doing PT. Eventually you'll build up the strength and feel back to normal. Give it time, it won't happen overnight. Good luck on your recovery!
+Marcus Aurelius Hello sir, your video series was really great, thank you very much for that, now I want to ask is that, my case is very complicated, I'm a parkour and freerunner, and I dislocated my shoulder 16 times, I'm having this problem since more than 2 years, now I want to ask that, should I go for the surgery? My surgeon says it'll be an open surgery with 3 procedures, first is bankart repair, putti platt and bone grafting, but the surgeon says, I might not be able to return at my sports again...Now I messed up, I don't want to stop freerunning and can't just let my shoulder be like this as well, so I need your advice here. Please help!
Good questions and I understand your concern completely! If you don't get it fixed it's only going to dislocate easier and easier, possibly even from a sneeze. Also, the more it dislocates, the more you mess up inside your shoulder. The number of times you've had it happen is most likely the sole reason your doctor is telling you it's going to be so involved.
I say go for the surgery, it can only help. You should be able to do parkour again with only slight adjustments to your movements (VERY slight). You will not regret the decision of getting your shoulder fixed. It was the best one I made.
Good luck and thanks for supporting the series!
I liked your series, it's sad that it's your last video, and thank you very much for suggesting me for the surgery, that's what I believe too, my shoulder is becoming weaker and weaker, and one more question, I also want to join Army, so I want to know that I'm having open surgery, will I be able to join army with shoulder, I mean what about the scar of the surgery? Will it disappear completely?
The scars will never disappear completely, at least mine did not. I have no idea how this kind of shoulder surgery would affect a career in the Army. I recommend you reach out a local recruiter and have a chat with them before you go under the knife. Good luck and I wish you the best!
Oh, as I expected, but I will try as you say, and thank you very much for wishing me sir!
Hello thanks for sharing your experience it was very helpful I will be having my surgery tomorrow. I just have a question after surgery would I able to do exercise and stuffs like gym and other sports.
Depends on how long after surgery you're looking to do those things. I would say after 12 months you'll likely be back to "normal" (if not a little sooner). Thanks for supporting the series!
Hello! One question. Did the lack of width/flexibility of your arm prevent you from swimming?
Nope. All good, now! Thanks for supporting the series!
I’m 14 weeks post op starting pushups finally can curl again. Not sure if you are a big squatter or if you’re still active on this channel but I’m just wondering when you could get back to heavy back squats
Never was into that stuff, but I only have ROM restrictions now (same I talk about in this video). No issues with any kind of other exercises or everyday life activities. Thanks for supporting the series!
Rn 2 month pre op I do front squats I couldn’t put my arms in the back squat form it hurt too bad
I'm on Week 4.5 of Bankart and Slapp III surgery and my biggest concern is overcoming the fear of a dislocation again (i had it playing volleyball), I really would like play again because I love it.
How’s the recovery going?
@@sajishan231 Hi! Is going very well, Still lacking the full range of motion but I feel im on the right way.
You'll get back. I found the mental part was the most difficult. Thanks for supporting the series!
Have you regained the full range of motion and strength back to where it was when your shoulder was uninjured? Kindly reply...
Yes and no. Yes to the strength, no to the ROM. Thanks for watching and good luck with the healing and recovery!
Hey man do you have your full range of motion back on your shoulder im at 4 and 2 weeks post op and i feel like 65-70% have you lost and range? Thank you.
I detail in my 14-month update video my range of motion. Nothing has changed (other than becoming stronger) since that time. I would encourage you to check out the whole series! Thanks and good luck with your recovery!
Hi, did you have any squeaking in your shoulder post repair?
hi there, not sure if i missed it, but what about the numbness in your top-shoulder to biceps area? i have that too and i'm just 3 weeks post-dislocation and 2 weeks post-surgery. i recall an earlier video you mentioned your doc said it could take up to a year... was it true? thanks in advance!!
Man I don't remember exactly how long it took to get that feeling back, but it is back. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hi, good to hear that your shoulder is doing well. How is it feeling now (March '16)?Have you seen any improvement since month 14? Do you thin that you would be able to do swing sports such as golf, tennis or hockey without pain?Best Regards
+twiston43 My shoulder feels "normal" now. No pain, ever, anymore. Slight ROM limitations, but only at the extremes and nothing that would hinder everyday life and fun. I actually was out playing golf (poorly) last weekend and it was fine. Since it's my non-dominant shoulder I am fine for tennis and this a common hockey injury and people get back to playing just fine. I would say don't fear not being able to do anything. Thanks for supporting the channel and the series!
Thank you very much for your quick response. I have a small tear and have been doing physio for 6 months, the accident was 8 months ago. I was 29 at the time. I will be seeing the best shoulder surgeon in my country in 2 weeks. It is alright and I rehab 1 hr a day but I feel like I would not be at the same level for sports as before: golf, cycling, water sports, X country skiing, etc... Thank you for the videos. They were helpful. It seems like a lot of people were a bit despaired at the 10 week point like you were. It is good to know about such things. Thank you again.
I wish you the best of health.
Hi,
I am considering doing this surgery for my dislocated shoulder (4th time) but feeling really nervous. I would really appreciate it if you could answer some of my questions.
1) After you have fully recovered, do you have any trouble playing sports like basketball, football, volleyball, or weight training?
2) Did the doctor mention how strong your shoulder will be compared to pre-injury? Can the surgery restore your shoulder 100%?
3) Do you still have limited range of motion on your operated shoulder compared to your healthy shoulder?
4) Did the doctor mention any recurrent rate for shoulder dislocation even after surgery?
Thank you for all the videos posted. I really appreciate it.
+Scott Lai
Also, are you able to do throwing/swinging motions?
+Scott Lai First, thank you for supporting me and watching the video series. I will answer your questions, but I do talk about each of these in other videos in the series. I will start by saying GET THE SURGERY! You will not regret it at all! OK, now answers: 1) I have no trouble playing sports or doing anything I want since the surgery. 2) The doctor did say I would achieve 100% strength back when fully healed. 3) I still do have limited range of motion, but nothing that hinders my ability to do anything I want to with the arm. I am actually happy with my limited range of motion. 4) I actually asked that specific question of him and he said that I was no more likely to have a recurrent dislocation on that arm than on the un-operated arm. He said that only a traumatic injury (car accident for example) would cause it to happen again. I hope that answers all of your questions and you choose to get the surgery. Good luck!
+Scott Lai Yes, swinging and throwing motions are no problem!
+Marcus Aurelius Thank you for your answers!! It sounds like surgery is a really good option for me. I really really hope to get my shoulder fixed and be back to playing sports again. I will talk to a surgeon soon!
Hey Marcus, thanks for share these videos. I am on my third week pos operation right now and I feel like I have a long way until came back to sports. I did jiu jitsu before injury, and i am worried if it is possible that my shoulder continues unstable even after the bankart surgery (3 anchors)
What do you think… can I practice jiu jitsu again after the full recovery?
You should be able to, yes. Professional athletes routinely get back to top level after a similar procedure.
How is your shoulder now?
Did you face any issues with the anchors coming out ?
Nope! Shoulder is great! Thanks for watching and good luck with the healing and recovery!
Thanks for the series...appreciate it. I have a question...I am going in 11/11/15...I want to know if you made it without a recliner...I don't have one and I am concerned how I am going to sleep. Blessings.
+InLivingWater My apologies, I thought I had mentioned it in one of my earlier videos but I couldn't find it. I do not have a recliner either, so what we ended up doing was taking nearly every pillow in the house that wasn't in use and putting that behind my back when I slept in bed. You can see this is the "Day 2" video. Good luck Wednesday and please feel free to ask questions during your recovery and I will do my best to answer them.
Thanks for watching the videos and supporting the channel!
Thank you Marcus...I let the video player play "next in series" so I did miss a couple but I went to your video page and caught up...but still might have missed a couple...Great videos and thanks again...Blessings!
Hey Marcus!!!! I got surgery 5 months ago and my shoulder still annoys me even when doing nothing. Does it annoy you even when doing no motions or anything? I think I might’ve potentially broken it my doctors work. I thought I wouldn’t feel any pain or annoyance. By the way I had a bankhart repair
Only way to really know is to get some images taken. That said, keep in mind that you now have things in there that weren't there before. It's likely to feel different.
Hey Marcus, thanks for sharing all of this. Also your 11.5 week frustration update made me feel a lot better because every other video I watch on CZcams is about how great people are doing, getting almost full rom at 8 weeks etc. I feel that your recovery was more realistic and more comparable for the average person. Im 8 weeks post op and it's comparable to where you were at, at that time. My question is, at what week was it the turning point for you to where you were feeling like you made the right decision and things were looking up? I'm a weightlifter and really am dying even just to lift light weight again. I've lost 12 years of work in 2 months. Thanks!
First off, thank you for the kind words regarding this series and what I chose to share. The support is awesome!
Weightlifter, ouch. Tough profession to have anything major go wrong. You really do lose a lot even just being out a short amount of time. I would say, for me, it really started feeling OK at about 14 weeks. At that point I knew everything was truly healed and matured and was not as afraid of it coming out of socket again. That was also the point where we really focused on strengthening the arm again.
I would say hang in there and stay as positive as possible. If it takes 16 weeks, it takes 16 weeks. You'll have the rest of your life to weight lift again. Good luck with your recovery, and thank you again for the support!
Thanks, it feels like a lifetime haha but I know it'll be good someday hopefully in the near future. Yeah weightlifting is a passion but I know there's more to life then that so I'm hanging in there.
One thing I am struggling with is this popping when it goes past 90 degrees with some pain. PT thinks it's something to do with my Bursa and muscle catching due to the tightness. It's holding me back a little but once it's past 90 it feels alright.
hello Marcus,am 3 weeks off the sling now and i have some questions in mind please
1) external rotation its hardly gets to zero degree and its so tight and i know you said its inevitable because of the nature of the repair that restrict that motion but am worried that it might becomes too tight i mean its 3 weeks
2)i can abduct my arm to 90 degree and maybe a little more but the trap you talked about previous in the series is engaged with me and you said to focus on the deltoid to avoid that trap so how should i do that
3)what's the perfect amount of exercises should be done daily to restore full range of motion and when usually i would restore FROM
4)from the first day my doctor said that he will not send me to physical therapy because-according to him-here in our country physical therapists are not well experienced in shoulder issues so i am doing exercises at home and following up with him every week so do you think i could have some kind of over stiffness or frozen shoulder because of not doing physical therapy with a pro or having a delay in recovery because of that
each follow up time doctor says you are doing more than fine but somehow i am confused
sorry for the long story in 4 and for the long comment in general
with all the best wishes and thank you very much
+abdallah samara No need to apologize for having questions! I am happy to assist however I can. Let me see if I can address each of them for you:
1) It's going to be REAL tight. I was that way for a good long while after getting out of the sling. Even now, external rotation is nothing like the "good" arm. Work it and stretch it as far as you can tolerate the pain. Remember, though, that the cartilage hasn't matured yet and it's still in a bit of a fragile state so no weights!
2) The abduct might be the one that made me most frustrated because I felt I should have been moving along faster than I was. Simply put, stand in front of a mirror (or something you can see your reflection in) and watch yourself try to abduct your arm. When you see the trap engage, stop and only go that far. If you keep moving the arm incorrectly, it will only take longer to recover.
3) The right amount of exercise would be until you fatigue. Like I say in my videos, it's not about how many you can do it's about how correctly you can do it. Focus on doing it right and for as long as you can do it right. When you start to get tired and you see and/or feel yourself compensating, that's when you're done.
4) You could absolutely have a longer recovery process without a qualified and experienced physical therapist. Really what they did for me in the beginning, as you saw, was stretch the shoulder out. If you have someone you trust and is willing to help you, I would recommend duplicating the motions you see the therapist doing to me in the videos. Worse case is that it will be a longer recovery, but I still think you'll get there eventually.
It can be frustrating not feeling as if you're progressing fast enough or "on track" with others, but you have to do everything to keep that out of your head. Like I say in the videos and other comments, everyone heals differently and at different paces. Keep fighting the good fight and make sure your motions are correct. Do that and in a year's time you'll be where you want to be.
Good luck and keep recovering!
+Marcus Aurelius really thank you
what i meant about the perfect amount of exercise is how many sessions a day is it three or four or each hour
about the abduction i got what you said and that means i am doing 70 degree correctly and the rest are "cheating" so i should stop at 70 and it will build up with time. that really help
about one year to fully recover am a little bit optimistic because doctor said on the six months mark i will be able to swim even if i dont swim but that means full recovery
thank you Marcus and now with your kindness i feel free to ask again
+abdallah samara Don't worry about "how often" or "how long each time" as defined numbers, but rather about how you feel. Like I say, as often as you can with good form.
Hey mate good video. Can you describe how large your tear was on a clock scale and number of anchors required? Cheers, kim.
I had tears from 11 o'clock through 8 o'clock (270 degrees). This took 7 anchors to repair. Here is a link to the video where I describe the damage and show the pictures I received. czcams.com/video/bP0dn87UNRY/video.html
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Holy shit. You pulled up awesome considering you hold more anchors than a shipping yard. My tear is 9-11 and needs two anchors apparently. No one really knows till they are inside but. Are you able to do wide grip pull ups and dips specifically?
Haha. Thanks. Yes, I can perform those movements without issue. I'm not strong enough to do the pull up, but that has nothing to do with the surgery. I hope this info helps and let me know once you have the surgery if you have any more questions. I don't foresee any more than 2 anchors in your future.
Hey! Going in for this procedure because of a fall I had in July…. How long before you were able to lift weights and go back to work?…. Not looking forward to this
I'm sure you're good now, but it will likely be 2 months before you're backing "lifting weights" on that side, but you'll be back to work within a week (depending on what you do for a living).
Hey man I am curious as to what your range of motion is now and if you can completely move your arm back and have 100% unrestricted motion. I’m about 11 weeks post slap repair with 7 anchors and was wondering when I can expect a full range of motion. Hope you’re doing well and thanks for the series!
I'd say I have 95%+ ROM. The only limitations are with palm forward trying to reach behind my body. Thanks for supporting the series!
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Sir please reply after surgery did you dislocate again
Hey, did the surgery correct clicking sound in shoulder or does your shoulder still click?
Good question. 9 years post-op now and I don't hear any clicking.
If you have, when have you been able to work out again, like working out as before? I am currently at 2 weeks post operation and i can't wait to go back to the gym ;)
I never did that before I got hurt and never had the desire to do it after, really. That said, I do now and everything is fine. Thanks for supporting the series!
How are you now??
I'm 6 days in (Bankart&Slap Repair) and every time I feel something unusual or painful in my shoulder I'm highly concerned that maybe the sinew ruptured or something. Did u have these fears too?
To whoever sees this: my doctor told me that you would have to dislocate it again in order to destroy the repairs, which doesnt mean u shouldnt wear your sling, but u dont have to be afraid to have damaged it after every minor incident
How is now?
Just curious how your recovery is going?
@@sajishan231 all going well still a bit stiff especially regarding external rotation but overall I'm doing great, I'd say I have about 70% range of motion but my physical therapists say it will still improve and in generall they are very content with the development. My advice if you're in your first weeks: Don't worry too much :)
Yes, that is more mental than physical. Thanks for supporting the series!
Did you still have pain at 6 months post op? I have good range of motion but still some pain and some clicking noises when i raise my arm up at a certain angle.
The only pain I felt is when I over-did it from a ROM standpoint or a weight standpoint. Otherwise I was pain-free. Thanks for supporting the channel!
My shoulder dislocated 18 times and I did surgery in September. I get pain and it’s very weak still and I do physio every day. I get sharp pains in the front and back of my shoulder. To my biceps and triceps. I have to take meds to help the pain still. It’s been 8 months
It gets better. I'm sure you're able to look back now and are glad you did it.
Going into surgery soon to repair my labrum, did the doctor explain how strong the repair could be after it’s completely healed? Will it be as strong as it was before your injury?
Also referring to your first video, you asked if vitamins play a roll in recovery. Doctors /surgeons know nothing about the Importance of nutrition and vitamins. Nutrition is the primary factor in your recovery so keep that up! I suffered from IBS for months on end before my injury, While still heavy weight training mixed with poor nutrient absorption due to the IBS, i believe played a huge role in my injury. A light fall caused my arm to pop out for my first time.
Appreciate the series might do my own for educational purposes too.
Thanks brother hope you’re living life to your full potential
I'm glad it has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck.
Do you do pull ups now? Is that okay for your shoulder after surgery? Thanks!
Yes and yes! Thanks for supporting the series!
hey thanks a lot for sharing your journey.
Will I be able to regain all shoulder movements after bankart repair? my shoulder got dislocated once and to avoid further dislocations I got the bankart repair done after 15 days. Currently in recovery.
It’s been 2.5 weeks since surgery and I have been advised to start pendulum exercises to regain ROM.
Do you think since I have had one dislocation and immediate got surgery done, are there chances of recovering faster?
Also do you regain full ROM to pre-operative levels after bankart repair and rehab?
Would love to hear your take, I look forward to hearing from you, love from India 🇮🇳
How it going for you brother ??
Hey at what point in your recovery did your pain completely go away ?
Pain was completely gone approximately 2 weeks after physical therapy ended. I hope that helps!
hello, i'm 2 weeks out of bankart and slap repair and my humeral head is still lowered and goes forward.. my scapula is still not in a good position and m concerned.
I also noticed that your left shoulder sits differently aswell so that bums me out.
I really thought they were going to make the shoulder anatmically correct
My shoulder is fine now. It will get better with time as everything heals and as the muscles regain strength. Keep with it! Thanks for supporting the series!
@Marcus Aurelius sir Hello from INDIA, I'd the same surgery implanting 2 anchors in left shoulder for bankarts lesion repair. Your videos are most motivating and helpful for me. Can you please tell me what is the most heaviest weight you can lift during workout? Thank you ❤️
Now it is as much as my muscles can manage. The joint and surgery does not limit the weight, only the movement. Thanks for watching and good luck with the healing and recovery!
Hey I'm 8 weeks post op from a bankhart repair (4 anchors). You mentioned 6 months post op that you had good range of motion but not quite the same as the 'good arm' is that still the case?
+Jamie 775 Yes, that is still the case. As shown in my 14-month video I still have some ROM restrictions as compared to the 'good' arm. I don't mind and it's almost not noticeable.
+Marcus Aurelius, thanks man. I'm afraid that I won't be able to hold a bar when doing squats (with the bar on back). Is there any pain now when your at the maximum range of the arm? I have a long way to go but I really want flexibility back too, which is starting to sound like I won't get...
+Jamie 775 No need to be discouraged, as I have good news . . . After consulting with my wife, the body builder and certified personal trainer, to make sure I knew what you were talking about and understood the proper technique I can do that motion of holding a squat bar while rested on my shoulders (did it with a broom handle). There was a little twinge, but nothing painful and I didn't have any difficulty performing the task. Now, I wouldn't recommend doing any overhead presses, but inclined press you should be fine. Everyone is different so feel it out as you go along, but start slowly for your own sake.
Also remember that extreme "flexibility" is what the dislocation was, so having some more limited ROM is not necessarily a bad thing. Good luck and keep healing! Remember, 12 weeks for the cartilage to heal and mature, so you have at least another month to go until you should do ANYTHING weight-related.
Hey, i’m at week 6 post-surgery and i was wondering if for you too you developed some kind of pain on the other shoulder because you’re using it too much... me i feel pain and some irritation on my other shoulder who hasnt been in a surgery.
Also i would love to have an update on your condition since this video was uploaded in 2015, to see how you’re doing 5 years after the surgery. Thank you
Hey Dea, I'm 2 weeks into my surgery and yes I feel pain in the other shoulder, I thinks it's more of learning to do everything with the other arm. I'm right handed and it's my right shoulder that I had the surgery on, so the other arm is really getting a work out! Hope all is well!
Steve Engel me too its my right shoulder that i had the surgery on and i’m right handed too !
Im right now 8 weeks post-surgery and i removed the sling so the pain is getting away on the left shoulder since i’m using a little bit the right one
Don’t worry steve, its going to be ok but be gentle with ur left arm :) i took some naproxen and it helped
Great support from others, here! Love to see that. Yes, I did have pain associated with "overuse" in the right shoulder. Keep in mind that arm is now doing twice the work it normally does, and at different angles, using muscles in different ways. Know this and do your best to spread the workload out to others whenever possible. You're injures, use it to your advantage! Thanks for supporting the series!
Also, I am doing fine, now. Same ROM limitations as my 14 month video, but nothing that interferes with my regular, daily life (and I have a small child that keeps me very busy). I occasionally hit the edge of the ROM and it is a reminder to not try to go further than that point, but it's not painful or frustrating in any way.
@@marcusaurelius161 that's great to know you have no pain at this point. Im 5 months post slap repair and still have pain but it's just too early. Almost full ROM though!
I dislocated my shoulder in a sliding accident during a baseball game and i’m about to get arthroscopic surgery to stitch up the torn labrum. It is my throwing arm and I’m wondering if I will ever be able to throw the same again ?
Hmm. Interesting. I wish I could say with any kind of certainty either way, but since everyone's experience is different I just don't know. I will say this, however: there are PLENTY of athletes who go through this procedure and still compete at the professional level. Don't cheat yourself or push yourself too hard during recovery. Stay the course and listen to the experts. Thanks for supporting the series!
I'm 18 I got my first dislocation was at 15 while playing basketball last last time when I was in a fight while punching from my left arm my left arm got dislocated my question is by getting done by this surgery will i be able to fight at my best like earlier I was ?
Since everyone heals differently, I really can't answer that. However, I can tell you that I have a loss of Range Of Motion (ROM) of about 5-10% both above my head and behind my back compared to the non-repaired one. Having said that, there are many professional athletes who can go back to 100% post-op. It all depends. Good luck with your recovery! Thanks for supporting the series!
Can you do rear delt raises? Like is it possible?
+Hussein Shahine I had to find out what that was, but yes. I was at the gym this morning and was able to do this move with no problem or pain. Just note that I cannot go past parallel with my body (can't put my elbow behind my torso with arm at full extension to the side), but I don't believe this move calls for that. Thanks for supporting the series!
I am at about 14 month (year and 2 months) post operation. I have stiffness and pain when I raise you arm of and the same for external rotation.
There are definitely new limitations to your ROM now. Get used to them and keep stretching and strength training. The pain should dissipate over time.
@marcusaurelius161 thanks for your reply. Much time has passed and I have come to realize that this is not like a bruise and it won't just clear up. Frankly not much has changed but I am trying to be to at peace with these limitations.
Buddy when can I lift again after my slap/labrum surgery ?
Likely a couple of months.
Right now your range of motion is the same between both arms?
He got 7-8 anchors little bit motion will be obvious restricted.
For how long did u see the physio? I mean how many visits?
I can't recall, but it was twice a week for about a month and then once per week for at least another month. Thank you for the support of the series!
Hey man. I had the same cirugy 4 days ago. They put me 3 anchors. There is a correlation between the quantity of anchors and the time of recovery?
Unknown. I'm glad it has offered a point of reference for you. Good luck.
@@marcusaurelius161 Thanks! Fully recovered. Thr cirugy was the right option
Got thinning my hand and muscles were loose will it get into back shape..?
With work, yes. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hey Marcus can you make a video of your progression after 4 year later
I'm actually planning on making a 5-year video, so keep your eyes out for that one. Thanks for supporting the series!
Thanks for posting. Have you had a recurrence since the surgery?
Nope! So far so good. Feels strong and basically just like the other one now, 6 years later. Thanks for supporting the channel!
Hey how long did u wear your sling for bankart
8 weeks.
Hay have you got full range of motion ....
Compared to the unoperated shoulder, no. But that was kind of the point because I had TOO MUCH ROM before (thus why it dislocated). That said, it has not once impacted my daily life. Thanks for supporting the series!
Hey marcus do you still have pain up to this point ?
No pain! Thanks for supporting the series!
Marcus Aurelius i am really glad to hear that its about to be a year since my bankart repair everything is fine except i still have some pain when i rotate external like putting my hand behind my head. How long did it take for the pain to go away fully ?
If I go to the extremes of my rotation, it does hurt a little, even today. However, for the most part (98% of the time) I am completely pain-free.
hi great videos really helped me get the motivation to have the surgery. im at 4.5 months and i agree the leap at 4 months is huge! im doing moderate weights now no real pain in gym but some 3/10 - 4/10 pain and stiffness days after. in your expereince should i continue or should i slow down. im paranoid i think is the main problem that ill damage the surgery
In my opinion (and I'm no professional, so take it for what it's worth), I would say the pain is simply the muscles coming back to life and becoming stronger. I would not concern yourself with it too much. That said, if there is SHARP pain in the JOINT (not muscular) during exercise, then I would consider dialing it back.
I hope that helps, and thank you for the kind words. I'm glad the series helped you! Good luck on your continued recovery!
I have a physical test with in 6months if i do surgery now after 3-4months can i go for practise(running, longjump, highjump etc)
I don't see why not, but that will depend on what your doctors and PT's say. Thanks for supporting the series!
hey man really enjoyed your series! I'm 3weeks post op and I'm still very young and I'm into my sports! could you just give me a brief idea of when I should be able to get back into sport ? or does everyone make progress differently
First off, congrats on getting yourself fixed! It was the best decision. A quick answer is "everyone is different". To go a bit further it would depend on the sport, the position you play, and the level of competition you'd be facing. If you're looking to get back into college ice hockey it will be MUCH longer than if you just wanted to play some beer league softball. Base minimum, 6 months. Longest maybe 18 months. I would say a year is a good benchmark to use. Anything before that would be awesome, but understand it may take slightly longer depending on MANY factors. Either way, good luck and I hope you heal completely and at a quick pace! Also, thank you for supporting the series!
Thank you so much man all the best to you
how about the first month i feel my shoulder going better everyday but i am still feeling weakness in it
+hameed shalak You'll feel weakness until about the 6-month mark. It's nothing to be alarmed or concerned about. Keep doing what the doctor tells you and you'll make steady progress with the strength aspect. Good luck!
thanks buddy
hey. thanks for the series. ım 23 and ı dislocated my arm 3 weeks ago. ı have a bankart and a hıll sachs lesion. have you had hill sachs too. my doctor recommended me surgery and he said ı needed 1 anchors. ı have too goo school everyday so does it have a problem to go out everyday ?
I am sorry to hear your hurt yourself. 1 anchor is not too bad at all. I did not have a hill-sachs repair on my arm, no.
I am a bit lost on your last question, but I think you are asking if you are at risk of it coming out again. The answer to that is 'yes'. Basically once it happens you are at a higher risk of it repeating. I cannot make a decision on whether surgery is the right answer to your situation, however I can say that it helped me. Keep in mind that mine had come out 5 times and all but once required me going to the ER to have it put back in.
I would get a 2nd professional opinion before you make a decision one way or the other. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
thank you for your reply and it was very helpfull for me. in the last sentence ı meant how long does it take to get back work or college . after surgery can you write, use computer , drive or dress up easily. sory for my english i have to exercise on it.
No worries. I had surgery on a Friday and was back to work in 10 days. Keep in mind I have a desk job. I would say you'd be fine going back to school whenever your system is clear of the prescription medication and you can drive yourself. If your work involved manual labor of any kind, I would say it will be a bit longer. Only your doctor can give you that timeline.
Getting dressed (especially putting on socks) will be difficult for the first few days, but you'll get used to it and develop techniques to help you get these tasks accomplished. You will still have full function of your arm from the elbow down, so things like video games, or holding a glass, or using a computer shouldn't be difficult. Just remember that you won't be able to extend the arm away from the body (reach out) for the complete duration of being in the sling (which is determined by your doctor).
I hope that helps and good luck!
it helped very much thank you. today ı went to show my mri results and my doctor made an apprehension test and we decided to wait for surgery until a second dislocation. ı hope i never dislocate it again. thank you for answers .happy new year ı hope you have a great year.
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Hi bro any dislocation after surgery
Hey I hv undergone arthroscopic bankart repair surgery 8 weeks prior and I have started running extensively to loose weight since 3 weeks . Now I am feeling some pain in my shoulder as well as feeling like some muscle pull while sleeping or sometimes while doing activity . Is it normal? Or should I go for consultation with my surgeon to discuss the issue and Should I get MRI done to check is it fine or is there any problem? What u will suggest...
Sounds normal, but it doesn't hurt to have it checked out. If nothing else, it'll ease the mind. Keep exercising! Thanks for supporting the series!
after how many days it will be possible to go to gym after surgery
Short answer, "Many". Long answer, it depends on SO many different factors. Really only your surgeon and physical therapist can answer that question. I know that's not the answer you were looking for, but that's the only one I can offer. Thanks for supporting the series!
Sir, do you feel it going down or up while walking?
Not anymore, no.
Do the stitches heal after surgery?
I had staples, but they healed just fine (minus the scars).
hello again marcus,about external rotation do you lose some degrees comparing to pre- surgery or you already have that much before surgery because before surgery i used to have a decent external rotation which might be around 70 so am i gonna lose it?kinda frustrating for me and i wasn't realize it until today, anyway am gonna ask my surgeon this saturday but please i want to know about your experience
thanks dear marcus and hope u enjoy the stuff you do that you were hesitant to do before
+abdallah samara I can understand it might be frustrating not knowing what's in your future, but just like everything else you will learn to adapt. Yes, I believe you will not have the same external rotation as you had pre-injury and pre-surgery. This is not a bad thing, though! Having the limitations will prevent you from having your arm in a vulnerable position again, and thus will almost completely erase your chances of a repeated dislocation. I am now 17 months post-op and I can honestly and happily say that I have adapted to my new ROM limitations and do not even think about it anymore during the course of my day. I am finding myself making more deliberate movements rather than "flailing around".
I would be surprised if your surgeon says you will not have external ROM limitations, but don't see it as a bad thing because it is not. Your body and mind will both adapt with time and in a year you probably won't even notice it anymore.
theoretically the "bankart repair protocol" says that after 6 months patients should restore their previous ROM. i mean think about it this injury could happens to professional athlete with millions of dollars salary and in a huge industry so they should restore their previous ROM to compete in their highest level.maybe its not the case with "normal" people but i think there is a chance and i hope it depends on the severity of the injury i don't know but i will not give up and i'll try
thanks again and have a nice day
+Marcus Aurelius hello Marcus hope u doing fine
if u dont mind i have a question please: am now off the sling completely after surgeury so is it normal to hear simple clicking sounds( pain less) with forward normal movments? ( not the dangerous ones like ext rotation or abduction. cuz of course am not there yet)
thanks my friend with all the wishes
+abdallah samara In reading questions from others they seem to have the same thing going on. I don't think it is a bad thing or abnormal at all. If it becomes painful I would go talk to your doctor about it. I was fortunate in that I never experienced any clicking.
How old are you? Just wondering for recovery time as I am 30 and about to undergo the same repair.
I had the surgery at 26, I'm 27 now. I hope that helps. Get it done, you WILL NOT regret it!
+Marcus Aurelius ya :S it's only a 7mm tear and I can do most everything. Hand stands clean and jerk muscle ups etc but it wimps out with throwing and swimming. Hard to commit to the surgery when there isn't any pain and I can manage fine 90% of the time. They think I should do mine doesn't end up like yours with 7 anchors. Sigh.. But thanks for the blog it was helpful knowing what I'm in for. I'll let cha know how it goes.
Tears only tend to get worse than better unfotunately. Go get another MRI and think about the surgery, it's not bad in your case I believe.
i am going to have surgery very soon please rply me when ever u see my comment i want ur help and advice very eagerly
I hope your surgery went well and you're healing nicely. Good luck with your continued recovery! Thanks for supporting the series!
You didn't show that you were 100% satisfied with surgery results, after 80 days. That is something entirely real. Thanks man
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Can u do pullups
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FYI.......sleeping on your side with arm under pillow is a bad position. In time, you may re inure. It is difficult I know....it is my favorite sleeping position also.
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Sir my bankart repiar 3 month ago sir advice me I return too sport boxing 9 month after playing reply me sir please and my English weak so soory reply me sir
9 months may be possible. 12 months is more realistic. Thanks for supporting the channel!
Do A New Update!
You know . . . I just may . . . TLDR: 9 years in now and doing 100% still.