torn rotator cuff

[john66]

I had rotator cuff surgery Feb,25th.Doc says 6 month recovery.when can I start fishing?BY the 11th of may?Any experienced rotator cuff recoveries out there?

[bulletbob]

That is pretty serious surgery, and takes a LONG time to heal... My sister had it, and it took her over a year to feel somewhat better.. She said it was easily the most painful thing she had in her life.. I suppose it depends on how much damage was done... Don't rush it...
The fish will always be there...
If you can't do any "heavy duty" fishing, fish for sunnies, perch pickerel in fresh water, or maybe stream trout,
and fish for smaller salt water fish with a light one hand outfit when you feel up to it... Not a good idea to wrestle 15 pound blues on a head boat for 6 or 7 hours.. not anytime soon anyway... bob

[sportfishingusa]

my father was back swinging a golf club in 3 months.

[formakos]

Took me about 4 months to be back up to speed. Take all the physical therapy sessions and work on it at home. Use the rubber bands!!!!!!

[PAMonger]

Arthroscopic or open? It makes a big difference. I was lifting in 4 weeks (lightly). Anything below the shoulder can be done after 6 weeks. 6 months to try any lifting above the shoulders. I wouldn't go for any liveline stripers but you could go clamming in late April.

[devildogski]

I had mine done and was on a private charter fishing for stripers 2 weeks after I had it done, arm was still in the sling I tapped my entire arm to my body and only use that arm just to reel capt said I looked like a one legged man at an ass kicking contest

did land my limit and than some

[mahigold]

The risk is reaching out and grabbing a rail out of habit . It you do that and pull at any point near parallel or above to your shoulder it will be painful and damaging. No casting above waist, jigging can prob be classified as some sort of therapy if done right!!!

[italianfisherman]

mine was open rotator cuff with 2 pins attach to the ligaments, with pt it took over 18 months just to start feeling less pain & more movement.

[Michael82929]

If its that bad.. tape the arm up /load up on the painkillers and use your feet...:D

All kidding aside, everyones body heals differently / and different rates of recovery and damage.

Have the surgery first, take it a day at a time / and work with a doctor...

Hope it works out and you're in time for June.. get well..

[Art Berkman]

John You will be fishing in no time !!!

Kevin tell him :D

[GOTCHA1224]

had mine fixed last march also had a torn bicep tendon i didnt miss a day even went to stellwagon bank in may

[john66]

Thanks for all the info men.I guess everyone is a bit different.Mine was orthroscopic and I had the bicep tendon done.I will figure it out but hearing diff opinions is always appreciated.been spending time decorating sams jigs to keep me mentally well.Arty,you know I will be back at the rail asap .
thanks,John

[GOTCHA1224]

after my nerve block wore off i had very little pain. i did start fishing a bit early. but one thing is you need to follow up with pt and when they start stretching you're shoulder is when i had the most discomfort but i got full range of motion back and i am now 100 percent healed. i think the people who have had trouble with the surgey had it before arthroscopic.they got sliced open with a big wound that had to heal.I never took one pain pill because i really had no pain at all ,a little discomfort while sleeping in a reclining chair.

[GOTCHA1224]

if you do got on the boat make sure the sling is tight and i would ace bandage it around the mid section so you dont reach out to stabilize youre self when the boat rocks.leave your hand free to reel.

[SaltLife1980]

Hope you heal quick so you can get out there and catch some fish!!

[john66]

Kevin,
seems like my experience is similar to yours so far.I have been going to therapy and I took only a few pain pills.sleeping has been the only reel problem.The ace bandage around the waist is a great idea.that will keep me from extending my arm to grab the rail for stability.

[exilenj]

3-4 months id say if your persistent with therapy. ive had my labrum done multiple times and have been back surfing around that time. similar surgery/recovery if its done arthroscopic and not opened up

[shrimpman steve]

I have been putting it off for three years now. Partial tears in both labrims. Truth be told I was told recovery and pt is a bitch, but so is this shoulder pain. Maybe next off season. Problem is I don't have an off season:eek: