Well phooey!

[AIRret]

Orthopedic doc says the rotator cuff is torn and it'll need outpatient surgery next week. He wants to do an MRI to get a detailed look, but has to consult with my cardiologist about the materials my three heart stents are made of. IIRC, they are stainless steel or titanium. If so, the MRI is probably a no-go. Crap - no shooting for a while.

Good Luck, you have my Prayers.

[nmkahrshooter]

Might be able to give a steroid shot and that may help. I get them every 3 months in both shoulders and it does help. Not a perfect solution but does work. Good luck!

[340pd]

I wouldn't mess with the shots as they are only a masking band-aid. It all depends on how extensive your surgery will be. My right shoulder (shooting arm) was a full cut and I was in a sling (which was nowhere near as bad as I thought), for five weeks. Wearing that sling I could do a hell of a lot more than I originally thought. I usually carried one I fashioned from a loop of paracord which was much lighter and easier to maneuver around. Sleeping in a lounge chair for a few weeks saved me.

My left shoulder they repaired with arthroscopic surgery and even though I used a sling for a couple of weeks, I cut the grass three days after surgery. MUCH shorter recovery time.

Now the bad news. You will not notice it but, full strength recovery can take up to a year regardless of the severity of the tear.

If you keep mentally in the game you can use this time to your advantage. I have used my body to the max and have replacement parts galore but I discovered it is mind over matter and your attitude will determine the success and eventual outcome. DO YOUR PT and do it for the rest of your life.

Enough , I am going to the archery range followed by a hundred rounds through a 686ssr.

Hang in there.

[dustnchips]

Had rotator cuff last October. Follow orders and hit the rehab as hard as you can within their guide lines. Extra secessions in a day seemed to help me. You may not get close to full strength for 9 mo to a year. Definitely worth it though.

[Armybrat]

Had the MRI for the shoulder this afternoon. Somebody shoulda told me how loud those dang machines are! I couldn't come close to going to sleep, even with the ear plugs.

At least all the heart stents didn't pop out like the Alien.

[Armybrat]

The MRI I had Monday shows a partial tendon tear in my shoulder. But it also showed a multiple myeloma, which is a form of bone cancer. Edited to add - blood & marrow cancer.

Double phooey.

[Bawanna]

I don't know anything about it but it is definitely a Double phooey.

Keep us posted.

[Bills1873]

Prayers offered for you AB.

[b4uqzme]

^^^ prayers.

[ltxi]

Well...that don't sound good. Best wishes on this now!

[sas PM9]

AB:
I'm so sorry to hear that. You will be in my prayers too.

[AIRret]

My Lord!!!!!!!!! Fight the good fight……YOU have my prayer in SPADES!!!!!!
That is a gut punch!!!
Please keep us posted…..treatment has come a long way!
I'll also be praying for your family and friends..support is important.

[Bills1873]

Yes, please keep us posted!

[Armybrat]

Good news update:

Results of the whole body bone scan revealed fractures in my shoulder which most likely have caused some bleeding into the bone & marrow. Apparently that gave a false reading for the multiple myeloma cancer.

Made me so happy to hear that, I went out and bought a dozen chocolate-covered donuts.

[berettabone]

That sounds like something I would have done. Good deal. Makes you wonder about the medical profession, doesn't it?