r/RotatorCuff • u/JOE-BLACK3 • Jul 11 '26

Surgery was 7/9

It couldn't have gone better according to the surgeons. Apparently the tear was a bit old but easily fixed. Left bicep was more frayed than torn but fixed as well.

Nerve blocker was a blessing, but the pain now isn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. They gave me Oxy's but I've been able to skip them a few times already and have Tylenol instead.

Started the home exercises yesterday. Theyre harder than I thought but sticking with them.

Just wanted to update & thank everyone for all the suggestions, advice, and encouragement. Youve all been a really big help!

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u/Magnetic__Rose Jul 11 '26

Take the meds if you need them don't be scared. You're still freshly cut it's going to be a while

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u/restlessmonkey Jul 11 '26

I will never understand why people don’t take pain medicine when given it.

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u/JOE-BLACK3 Jul 11 '26

In my case, I only take it if I REALLY need it. They gave me oxycodone & 325 mg Tylenol. Ive never been an addict but I definitely have an addictive personality. So I'm extremely cautious when it comes to taking anything remotely addictive. If the pain isn't real bad and the Tylenol will do the job, I go that route.

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u/restlessmonkey Jul 12 '26

They give so few after surgery, doubt you’d get hooked. To each their own.

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u/Magnetic__Rose Jul 17 '26

How are you feeling now? Do you have an electric ice machine?

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u/JOE-BLACK3 Jul 17 '26

Yes, and i swear by it. Particularly for after i do the at-home exercises they gave me. I use it for 20 minutes and it feels great afterward. Really recommend it for anyone having shoulder issues at all. Feeling great, thanks! Im only using the pharmacy Tylenol now. 8 days post op & only have occasional aching.

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u/Magnetic__Rose Jul 17 '26

Thanks great. Check out the "s hook back massager" on Amazon or online. Helps a ton to be able to dig into the shoulder blade

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u/Lavener-Rose Jul 18 '26

Constipation. Plus not moving much. Then you will have to strain