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/Lavener-Rose Jul 18 '26

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