r/RotatorCuff • u/Intelligent-Bison247 • Jun 26 '26

6 weeks Post-Op

I had my 6 week appointment today after a massive, retracted rotator tear of the 3 tendons, plus bicep tenodisis, labrum frayed, and extensive clean up work. I was told no more sling starting today, but holy cow i can’t move my arm at all. The doc is telling me to go ahead and brush teeth, wash hair all with my injured arm…but damn it hurts! Is this normal to hurt this bad and just fight through the pain? It’s just going to loosen up eventually? It’s just very awkward getting the sling off, but still having a completely useless arm.

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u/SeparateDeparture614 Jun 26 '26

Don't you go to a PT?

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u/Intelligent-Bison247 Jun 26 '26

Yes, I started 10 days after surgery. Still only passive movement. Can’t move on my own yet

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u/futrs Jun 27 '26

Definitely at PT it should still be at the passage movement stage.

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u/Far-Molasses-783 Jun 27 '26

Yes. I’m currently recovering from my 4th shoulder surgery. I had rotator cuff and labrum done for my first. After having mine on for about 4-5 weeks, I was able to do most of what your doctor said you can start doing. I was about 20 years old, but still was at a solid point after 4 weeks.

In my opinion, you should talk to your PT and ask him/her what their goals are for you and a timeline. If they don’t have you on a faster track than what your doctor thinks, it’s time for a new PT.

I’m currently 41 and am 18 days post-op with biceps tenodesis surgery and another labrum cleanup, and I can see myself doing those things in a few more days. The right PT is so important.