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Hi, I’m in Week 3 after RC/bicep surgery. Your videos have been helpful in allowing me to relax and not worry constantly about hurting myself. I had PT after dislocation and prior to surgery and I think that has put me ahead of the curve. I really appreciate how kind and considerate you are to those who comment. You are a true teacher. Thank you!

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Carol, thank you for your kind words. Good luck in your recovery! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!

Thank you so much for sharing this very helpful information !!!

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

GOD!!! Your videos have been FANTASTIC!!!! I have surgery on 9/15/23. Thank you.

@rotatorcuffexpert

10 ай бұрын

RK, thanks so much! Good luck on your surgery. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email us at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put "yes" in the subject line. We will get you signed up and also give you a couple tip sheets!

Just had my rotator cuff surgery on the 27th! Your videos really help. thank you

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Bryanha, Good luck in your recovery! please let us know how you are doing. I'm glad our videos have been helpful.

Thank you Doc. I was going to ask about THC verses narcotics, but you answered that in this video. Your videos have given me great comfort going into my RC/bicep surgery. Prayers of gratitude for all that you do.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Please let us know how you are doing in your recovery

Going for rotator cuff surgery on the 27 of January. Thank you for the information. It is helpful in easing my mind. And informative.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad we could help, good luck on your surgery! Keep us posted on how you are doing in recovery.

Excellent video. Very informative concerning the importance of necessary and proper nutrition to facilitate speedy recovery.

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Having rotator cuff bicep surgery in a month or so. At 76,_I love alone, but healthy. Hope you address this challenge! Thank you, helpful info for sure.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Martha Good Luck! You shouldn't need any one to live with you beyond your first night. You will need help around the house though. I have a lot of videos on post op care. Also please consider joining our private FB group. facebook.com/groups/409240847744184

Great info. How about doing a video on physical therapy?

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Just Relax! Thanks for watching. Here is the link to PT. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGp4sbt9dM3cn6w.html. Also pls consider joining our private FB group. facebook.com/groups/409240847744184

I went from primarily a plant-based diet to eating animal protein sources in order to ensure a goodly supply of circulating aminos and collagen as well as increased vit. C. I hope it helps! Thanks for all your good work!

@rotatorcuffexpert

4 ай бұрын

CBC, Good Luck on your recovery and thanks for subscribing! Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!

Good info Doc! I'm almost 6 weeks out from the surgery. Still not sleeping very much but my over all energy isn't bad. Lots of fruit and veggies and water. Range of motion is getting better but the hand is still not there. I find that weird as the surgery was on my shoulder. I have 2 screws in there now. Does that have anything to do with it? Interesting.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

We see the arm and the hand swell often, unfortunately when you cannot move the shoulder it is common for the hand and wrist to swell

I hurt my shoulder back in 1999. I have chronic tendonitis in my shoulder. I have been in a lot more pain now than I have ever been. The bicep area gets very tight also. I’ve been going to physical therapy but it hasn’t helped. Range of motion is great but I still hurt and the bicep is tight. Since I have been going to physical therapy, for some reason my ulnar nerve is bothering me now

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry, I would recommend an evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon. That evaluation and a MRI may the next steps. Good Luck!

Thank you Doctor. Extremely helpful videos. I am at day 10 after a distal clavicle excision, subachromium decompression, bursectomy, and scar tissue removal. Since I had no rotate recover repair, only AC joint and bone work done, can you give me your thoughts on the most important nutrition I should be focusing on during my recovery?

@rotatorcuffexpert

7 ай бұрын

Hey Sean, I think every one is different and requires a unique approach. Talk to your surgeon to make sure you have the right diet for your specific situation. Good luck in your recovery and let us know how you are doing.

Thank you for your videos I have subscribed. This is my second rotary cuff surgery. Have you ever heard of the body rejecting the stitches. It has caused a lot of grief in my life because I cannot shower until it heals. The doctor didn't figure it out right away. Is this normal? Right now I am instructed to keep it dry. I am 5 weeks post-op. And getting antsy. Thank you for your informative videos.

@rotatorcuffexpert

5 ай бұрын

pls see my other reply

I am having shoulder surgery and quite a few things done multiple tears + more. I see on my sheet given by surgeon they have given tylenol and a advil like pain killer! I am concerned about pain getting very intense having read up on the pain levels. When I had back surgery I took Oxy however I found it didn't work well for me made me mentally loopy and never seemed to cut the pain. Can you advise on a opioid that might work for me and I will ask for it before my surgery. thank you!

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Tree there are many people that need more than tylenol or advil after surgery, however these can often enhance the effects of other meds. (multimodal pain control). Often I give my patients hydrocodone.

@64Magick

Жыл бұрын

*So what pain meds have you been using....other than Vodka???*

More on nutrition please

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Ok! Thanks for the comments, More on the way!

@64Magick

Жыл бұрын

*NO SUGAR, NO CARBS!!* *GET THOSE TRACE MINERALS IN.....AND NO SEX FOR A MONTH!!*

Hi Doc. Any info on what nutrition, supplements or action when an injury first happens before surgery is needed that may help? Also, any info for those that have frequent subluxations or tears with Ehlors Danlos?

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Hi, thx for the question. I don’t have any specific info on diet . But keep your rotator cuff strong to help with the subluxations

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

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@darelandjennav211

Жыл бұрын

@@rotatorcuffexpert Sounds great! Thank you.

How soon should I shower after surgery ? Before stitches/staples are removed ? My surgery is next week. Thx.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on how your surgeon closes the incisions and how big the incision are. I typically allow my patients to shower 2 days after with waterproof covering the incisions. Ask your surgeon, they will have that info for you. Good Luck!

How to hill esr after surgery

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry kulwant, I am not sure what you mean. Please let us know. Please consider joining our email newsletter for more information and insights and we will send you 2 Free PDF fact sheets. Send an email to info@mybodyprotector.com just put "yes" in the subject line and we will get you signed up!

When can one be assured the repair is good? How many weeks postop? When can resume fly fishing?

@rotatorcuffexpert

14 күн бұрын

Hey Berks, Good question. If everything goes right, typically we see the rotator cuff heal at 3 mo. Check with your doc about when you can resume fly fishing. Please consider joining our newsletter. Just email me at dro@mybodyprotector.com and put yes in the subject line and we will get you set up with a few tip sheets as well!

@berks8260

14 күн бұрын

@@rotatorcuffexpert thank you!

How about salt which retain liquid and swallowing? How about vitamins, collagen?

@rotatorcuffexpert

6 ай бұрын

Yasim, these are all good questions. We should be mindful of salt however I don't see that as a real problem for post surgical swelling. Vitamins and collagen have there place in recovery, however nutrition in my opinion is more important. Are you having surgery soon?

Irritable? Ya think? Lol. My husband has told me that the morning my block wore off he came into check on me and I was walking in circles. Sobbing. And all I could say was ‘I can’t. I can’t ‘ Have self proscribed multi-vitamin daily and really healthy diet supported by high protein low carb protein drink. Despite precautions I developed bowel impaction at day four. Glycerin suppository finally moved it but they were ready to send me to er it was so bad. Sleep. Yup. Sleep. Sleep sleep.

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Sharon!

Can I use waterproof bandaids. and swim in my pool had arthroscopic shoulder surgery 6 days ago...not swim..throw nerf football with my left.. arm..

@rotatorcuffexpert

2 жыл бұрын

Most surgeons would not want you to submerge in water until they see you at your first post op appointment

What about supplimentation like collagen etc. Thanks

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Yes Jeff, the info is interesting coming out now. I have an episode on UC-II and will soon be coming out with a video on collagen

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

This is the UC-II video link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZyqvJann6yad5s.html

@jeffkunesh8204

Жыл бұрын

@@rotatorcuffexpert WOW you are unbelievable!!! Thank you so much just for replying... I very much appreciate it, and I truly enjoy and learn from all of your videos. Thanks again

*Since I'm NOT using any pain meds or ay meds for that matter for my rotator cuff surgery, can I substitute it with a tequila shot...or 2 at night???* *Mahalo for your info!!*

@rotatorcuffexpert

Жыл бұрын

Qi, I don't think any doc will recommend you using alcohol in place of pain meds. Whether that is right or wrong. Good luck. Let us know how you are doing.