Recovery log after surgery

macedog24 said:

Ok went to the dr today. For my 2 week post -op.
I can begin going to the gym , doin light cardio, no lifting or using my right arm at all. Can do so leg work. Still in sling for another 5 weeks. Have to set up therapy/rehab. Twice a week for 16 weeks. I will post up the layout tomorrow.
I will be starting my tb500 tonight. Will post up some pics soon.
I will add in bpc once i have it in hand. Wont be long.
Did some light movements today. Wasnt much.
The hardest part was holding the shoulder without the sling.
(Dam..)I Did find out they put in fixtures that will dissolve and sutures.
Also, they moved the bicep tendon and reattached in a diff spot. Dont recall exactly why.

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Good news but hope the new location of the tendon won't cause you undue issues later on.

Today just finished 38 minute walk on the treadmill.
Fluctuating speed between 2.5 and 3.5. There seems to be be some jerking/jaring of the shoulder above 3.5mph.
Incline between 1.0- 5.0. Changed speed and incline every 5 minutes.
Followed by arm curls.(body weight only). 3 sets between 6-8reps
Tomorrow begins therapy.
Took somw pre-workout before i began.
Its called stereotype. Definitely a good pre-workout .
I will do some other exercises this evening. Update then.

Some food the last day or 2!
Picked up some protein, eating more salad and chicken.

Lettuce carrots tomatoes. Grilled chicken, green olives, diced up some pepper cheese.
Black Pepper, parm cheese, crushed red pepper, lemonjuice, red wine vinegar, olive oil.

Today had therapy. Was a little rough. But expected!!
Stretching and increasing range of motion.
Also took 1mg of tb500.
Got home 35 minutes treadmill. 3.0-3.5 speed,(walking) ,incline 2.5-3.0 except for last 30 seconds.

macedog24 said:

Some food the last day or 2!
Picked up some protein, eating more salad and chicken.

Lettuce carrots tomatoes. Grilled chicken, green olives, diced up some pepper cheese.
Black Pepper, parm cheese, crushed red pepper, lemonjuice, red wine vinegar, olive oil.

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Here for the food pics!

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Started the treadmill got in about 20min had to take a dump. Finished and back on the treadmill another 20 min.
Finished off just under 300 cals.total. 3 incline and between 3-3.5 speed. Guess this is decent for now since i cannot jog/run. Gonna follow up with some squats(bodyweight) and calf raises(body weight) 3 sets each. Then try and get in some lunges. Update in a bit

1mg Tb500/ 500mcg BPC157
Bpc is non labeled.
Smooth like silk. No pain.
Also. If you ever need pins go to walmart.
I picked up a box for under 13 dollars.
Length is a little short but they will work til my
1/2" come in.

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Looks like you are on a roll big dog. How are things going for ya?

MindlessWork said:

Looks like you are on a roll big dog. How are things going for ya?

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A little better last 2 days. Taking very hot showers. I place rag over the shoulder while i shower creating constant moist heat. Allowing the shower water to hit my shoulder alao at times in different areas. Feels similar to ems. Then im able to get a better stretch and a better range on the upward curling motion. I had been stuck at about 2-3". I believe im almost half way on the curl now.
Tomorrow i go back to my original therapist office. So let see what they do and say. Will update from there hopefully with some pics of equipement and such. Appointment isn't until 3. I will do more cardio(lol) walking in the am. Gonna be going to 2 a days on the treadmill and hopefully gym in the am for legs .

macedog24 said:

Started the treadmill got in about 20min had to take a dump. Finished and back on the treadmill another 20 min.
Finished off just under 300 cals.total. 3 incline and between 3-3.5 speed. Guess this is decent for now since i cannot jog/run. Gonna follow up with some squats(bodyweight) and calf raises(body weight) 3 sets each. Then try and get in some lunges. Update in a bit

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Can we get more details on this dump? We need to be sure you are a healthy boy .

This reminds me of when I am doing a spin class and have drank so much water each pedal hurts my bladder.

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Ok had therapy today.. Absolutely awesome. So glad i switched! Went thru everything... injury, how it happened, surgery, post op, even my last therapy appointment..
Did measurements on left arm for upward range of motion(fully curled position) and then again in a fully extended postion with my arm down at my side.
Refer to post #37 i believe for instructions and therapy.
Today was great. I experienced some pain and tightness at first. Next thing i knew i was on my back laying on the table and i was being manipulated.
Seriously she was great. Extending the arm nd increasing motion toward the front was surprising.
Then she worked the arm and extension/flexion toward the side. Painful at first then i could feel more of the stretch and almost no pain.
Then she worked on my neck and shoulder/delt . massaging and stretching the muscles... Felt amazing..
After i performed
scapular retractions
Repeat 10x hold for 5 sec.
2 sets will perform twice daily

Upper trap stretch
Repeat 1x hold 30 sec
2 sets 2x ed

Pendulum circles
2 sets each direction 1x ed

Ball squeeze
Repeat 10x , hold 5 sec
3 sets 3 x ed

Wrist supination stretch
Repeat 1x. Hold 30sec
2 sets 2x ed

Wrist flexor stretch
1x hold 30 sec
2 sets 2x ed.
This was my day at therapy..
Will be taking bpc shortly. Update with pic soon.

500mcg bpc
Also a big ass salad made with grill chicken/ olives, green/black, carrots, cabbage, pepperoncini peppers, mozz , and parm

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Im on the road to recovery so this is the start FINALLY!!
TODAY FINISHED OFF 40 minutes treadmill.
Incline 3.-4. Speed between 3.2 and 4. Also
A Mile right now is about 18 minutes. Trying to increase this ed. By a little while increasing incline height.
Perfomed my daily stretches and movements.
scapular retractions
Repeat 10x hold for 5 sec.
2 sets will perform twice daily

Upper trap stretch
Repeat 1x hold 30 sec
2 sets 2x ed

Pendulum circles
2 sets each direction 1x ed

Ball squeeze
Repeat 10x , hold 5 sec
3 sets 3 x ed

Wrist supination stretch
Repeat 1x. Hold 30sec
2 sets 2x ed

Wrist flexor stretch
1x hold 30 sec
2 sets 2x ed.
Followed by some squats(Body weight). Will hit the treadmill again around 7pm. Still not driving.
Arm- upper bicep is so swollen it crazy...
Gonna get this ice going again. Should help some.
Also glad i have red bali caps. Truly helps so much with pain and allows me to relax and sleep.. Id be lost without them.
Will be pinning 1mg tb500/500mcg BPC157 tonight.

Dinner Some cajun fish, broccoli, beets, beans(not really what i want​

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Lets call this day 3. For Protocol purposes since that ia when i began the combo.
Finished off 25 minutes of treadmill before i was told it is to late, to much noise.etc.... Blah blah blah..
Did some squats and lunges..
I need to start driving. The sooner the better! Then i can hit the gym every dam night for cardio, or legs, stretching etc.
1ml tb500/ 500mcg bpc 157
Some better overall function with my right arm.
I actually was able to use it eating my dinner . This makes me very happy and excited.
Arm is still deformed looking. Upper bicep is bigger(very swollen) and no lower bicep.
Ihave my appointment tomorrow for therapy. Im really looking forward to seeing how much mobility and range of motion ive improved since yesterday!...?????? And since starting this protocol. I feel this has really begun helping tremendously!
Used the cryo ice therapy. Tonight. Will be using this a few times a day to see if this will help with some of this swelling.
Off to take some red bali caps and hopefully off to bed. Update in the morning.
Also Had 1 scoop of some ON protein(flavor) cookies and cream.

Day 4 protocol
Ok. Had therapy today. Added some exercises. I was a little stiff at first. A little sore but ..it didnt last long. My range of motion has increased so much in 3 days. My arm is almoat at full extension down at my side with very little bend. I was doing full straightening of the arm and stretching pulling/flexing the fingers backward. Then followed by flexing/stretching forearm .
Again...she had me laying on my back with my arm between her arms and hands keep arm fully extended and working on raising my arm to a 90 degree angle. Front of shoulder was painful. Not nearly like the first time. She would work on this amd massaging the shoulder and next thing i new...BAM my arm was gliding up and down freely almost pain free.. She was surprised. And made a comment about it how on only the second time my arm was gliding and moving very well.
We then proceeded to work the arm straight out to the side, in a fully extended position. Again I experienced some pain and tightness like a rubber band. She worked the shoulder and messaged the shoulder. After a few passes we were at 90 degrees. Straight out to the side was more painful. BUT nothing like the last time.

scapular retractions
Repeat 10x for 5 sec.

Upper trap stretch
Both sides Repeat 3x hold 30 sec

Pendulum circles
3 sets each direction about 20 sec each time

Gripmaster hand exercise. Pic below
Repeat 20x , hold 10 sec, 5lbs ( ezpz)



Wrist supination stretch
Repeat 3x. Hold 20-30sec

Wrist flexor stretch /both ways
hold 30 sec ,5 sets

New (everything below)
Layed on my left side. Arm extended on my right side.
Shrug up hold 2-3sec ,shrug down hold2-3 sec.
Repeat 10x

Move/shrug forward hold 2-3sec/ shrug backward
hold 2-3 sec. Repeat 10x

Then i had to do these clockwise 10x and counterclockwise 10x

Wrist curls
5 sets x 8reps

Reverse wrist curls
5 sets x 8 reps

Reverse curls
3 sets x 8 reps

Cryo ice therapy.
This completed my therapy today. I dont think i missed anything. I will repeat stretching at home 1-2x ed. As much as i can.
Bicep is swollen ... Crazy how swollen it is... I hope this isnt going to be an issue. Hopefully this is holding a shit ton of water.

Some more salad today
Grilled chicken, lettuce, carrots, pimento olives.




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Forgot to mention. I asked if i am able to ab work. I was told to be careful not to pull up with or put excess pressure on the shouldershoulder. To use my judgement.So yes we will see about certain exercises i can try now. Hahaha

can’t believe I missed this... good luck bro

a great injury rehab reference log for the community.

My distal bicep tendon is completely healed as it’s been 8 months post surgery..pec tendon has been coming along very well at almost 2 months post surgery. Range of motion is pretty much back to normal. Still got pain in the upper bicep where the tendon was reattached.

I got the go ahead on cardio and surgeon said stick to machine workouts for legs. He doesn’t want me to be squatting yet. He said in a years time I’ll be back to normal.

Good luck bro

Day 7 protocol
Ok last few days had to lay off. Ended up going to the doc
After a few days of self medication. (Asthma). Nothing was working. Anyway had to get dreaded prednisone anew antibiotic. Seems to be helping so far.
Today was therapy.
Introduced Electric stimulation. Upper shoulder/clavical.
Created a shrugging motion/retraction. Lasted for 20minutes.
Also introduced a band version of a forward delt raise.
Hands were in front about 45-60degrees and pull downward so each hand come down to my side allowing the tension to pull my arms back to a forward position allowing a nice stretch (hold for 5 seconds)
Another new movement.
Lying on my back using my left arm,i hold this 2-3 foot 1" pvc pipe. At the top it is in The shape of a T. This ianwhat it looks like actually. The letter. (T.) So with my right hand i hold the top cross section. Now i use my right hand to push the T in an upward position across my body into the air while hold the top with my right hand.

scapular retractions
Repeat 10x for 5 sec.

Upper trap stretch
Both sides Repeat 3x hold 30 sec

Pendulum circles
3 sets each direction about 20 sec each time

Gripmaster hand exercise. Pic below
Repeat 20x , hold 10 sec, 7lbs ( ezpz)

Wrist supination stretch
Repeat 3x. Hold 20-30sec

Wrist flexor stretch /both ways
hold 30 sec ,5 sets

New (everything below)
Layed on my left side. Arm extended on my right side.
Shrug up hold 2-3sec ,shrug down hold2-3 sec.
Repeat 10x

Move/shrug forward hold 2-3sec/ shrug backward
hold 2-3 sec. Repeat 10x

Then i had to do these clockwise 10x and counterclockwise 10x

Wrist curls
5 sets x 8reps

Reverse wrist curls
5 sets x 8 reps

Reverse curls
3 sets x 8 reps

Cryo ice therapy.
This completed my therapy today.
Its like doing a forward delt raise laying on your back. The only difference is all the weight is on my left arm by pushing the T im holding the top stretching the shoulder a little further and holding it at the highest point with the most tension. I did this 20x.
Will be starting my protocol back tonight.
Getting on the treadmill now. Update more as i go.

Yesterday did the treadmill one time. Still hocking up a lot of phlegm and thick mucus! Come on the 27th. Hopefully i can get out of this sling. We will see.
Started incorporating some light band work on the left side.
Forward and side delt raise. 3 sets x 8
3 sets of hammer curls x 8
3 sets of supination curls x 8
3 sets of one arm shoulder press x8.
Everything is light but dont want to cause any unwanted stress on my right side from using the left. So im feeling things out as i go.
Sleep is still horrible. I dint get to sleep til about 5am or so.
Usually the best sleep i have is between 8-12am.
Today is day 8 protocol. 500mcg bpc157.
Definitely feelnas though it is helping a lot. Everytime i go to therapy they are very surprised how much better and smoother my range of motion has become with the protocol they have for me.
My hair seems to be growing faster my nails harder and longer. Looking Forward to see what the next few weeks have in store for me.
Will begin some stretching soon and update my daily plan.

Sorry all. Im here. Was sent in the wrong antibiotic. Caused some bad interactions. Im ok . seems like i cant get a break. Just finished off some
Everything is Left arm only: using bands
DELT RAISES:
Front 3 x 12
Side 3 x 12
ROWS:
3 x 12
supination curls:
3 x 12
Reverse curls:
3 x 12
Hammer curl:
3 x 12
finishing off some squats will update shortly. Therapy at 2:30. Let see what they say today.

Last few days have been very sore In one spot where there is an incision. Think ive been over doing it a bit. Although i feel like this is moving much slower than i originally anticipated. It hasnt been 5 weeks from surgery. Been going to therapy for about 2-3weeks total. and im doing great according to my therapist. Range of motion is well beyond what they would have expected. She did some added massage therapy.. Upper pec into the front head of the shoulder and down the bicep. Seemed to help but this swelling doesnt seem to want to subside at all. Just finished off 25minutes on the treadmill. Once earlier today for about 30minutes.
Im finally back to being able to breathe properly.
Tonight day 13 bpc157 only
Nails seem to grow much thicker and faster. As does my hair. Skin is feeling a little smoother. Wish there was something to do about this swelling.
Use of arm is still pretty much nothing.
I have therapy tomorrow. One week til i see my surgeon and see what the new plan will be or if nothing will change.
Feel like im going crazy. Having to rely on everyone and wait for someone to help with almost everythings plays with your head. Im getting bloodwork done this week.
Let see where my levels are at.
Ill be around now that im up and (not sick)feeling more like myself.
If ive never said this before. I hate prednisone!! The side effects are horrible. Avoid it if possible..

arm (everything ia 3 x12)
Delt raises_front-side
Oh press
Swimmer press
Supination curl
Hammer curl
Reverse curl
Wrist curl
Adding in this everning tricep and some back.
Just finished off 35 minutes on the treadmill. Still can only walk no jogging or anything jaring to the shoulder. Still in the sling.
Today i started 30 second of HIIT so to speak. Avg pace is 3.2mph walking on a 2.5 -3%incline. So every 2 minutes i will increase speed to 3.9 lol... But it is as safe and fast as i can go for now. With one arm. Follwing the 35 minutes with a 3 minute cooldown (2.0mph).
Earlier

2nd salad today although this is smaller.
Grill chicken, pepperoncini peppers, stuffed green olives, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, parm cheese. Lemon juice, black pepper, parm cheese, italian seasoning.

The the log will get better, right now it is still slow until i can actually drive..

Once this happens i will have a lot more to report and be able to do. I have therapy again monday.

Wednesday i see my ortho. Waiting to see what she says about this swelling and. How far along i am. Hopefully i will be outta this sling.

Freshly made fried rice with egg, shrimp and chicken from kobe.

This will not be eaten all at one sitting.

This will be split between 2 or 3 meals.

Will be dropping total calories down starting monday. Also will change up some macros.



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Today Started off with Electric stimulation. Upper shoulder/clavical.
Created a shrugging motion/retraction. Lasted for 15 minutes.
Band pulldowns changed from yellow to red band(heavier)
Hands were in front about 45-60degrees and pull downward so each hand come down to my side allowing the tension to pull my arms back to a forward position allowing a nice stretch (hold for 5 seconds)

Lying on my back using my left arm,i hold this 2-3 foot 1" pvc pipe. At the top it is in The shape of a T. This is what it looks like. The letter. (T.) So with my right hand i hold the top cross section. Now i use my right hand to push the T in an upward position across my body into the air while hold the top with my right hand.
This exercise has been modified. I perform this for 30 reps
First Extending the arm straight up above the head. When done i repeat this exercise. Except i extend up above the delt.. hold for 3 seconds for 30 reps.

scapular retractions
Repeat 10x for 5 sec.

Upper trap stretch
Both sides Repeat 3x hold 30 sec

Pendulum circles
3 sets each direction about 20 sec each time

Gripmaster hand exercise. Pic below
Repeat 20x , hold 10 sec, 7lbs

Wrist supination stretch
Repeat 3x. Hold 20-30sec

Wrist flexor stretch /both ways
hold 30 sec ,5 sets

Layed on my left side. Arm extended on my right side.
Shrug up 2reps ,shrug down 2reps.
Repeat 20x

Move/shrug forward 2reps/ shrug backward
2reps. Repeat 20x

Then i had to do these clockwise 20x and counterclockwise 20x

Wrist curls 3 lbs (new added weight)
2 sets x 30reps

Reverse wrist curls (new 3 lbs )
2 sets x 30 reps

Reverse curls
3 sets x 8 reps

Isometrics
Hand/palm Against a wall for resistance all exercises.
Forward delt raise
Side delt raise
Rear delt raises

New exercise Added no weights /body weight onl. Below

Standing
Forward delt raises to chest/ shoulder area
Side delt raises as high as i could go. (Half way between shoulder and waist)
Delt raises between forward and side. Kinda on an angle.
Thumb upward.


Cryo ice therapy.
This completed my therapy today

Sorry all. Post have been down. Will be back to normal this week.
Forgot one thing. I also performed these seated hand pedal. Did this exercise for 3 minutes. Caused some pain and popping feeling. Like the arm didn't want to sit in its socket.

Here is another surgery except they make a fourth incision in the under pec to re connect it.
This is a better picture and more detail.
Hope you guys like them.

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[FONT=&quot]I was questioning why they had to do this bicep tenodesis?[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]This is nothing like what i remember from yrs ago when i had surgery on my left shoulder. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Come to find out. The reason is due to the tear being greater than 50%. I feel as if my arm is being twisted at the front of the shoulder/pec area. My bicep(right arm) seems to have disappeared. Everything feels awkwardly. Supposedly this is normal. Doing wrist curls and reverse wrist curls i feel it in my shoulder. (WHO KNEW?) I will begin posting daily again. Im a bit depressed. Having to go back to work monday really has my mind blown. Ive been out of the immobilizer+sling for about a week. I find myself still not sleeping. Sitting up seems to be the best position still. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]According to therapy i am 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Flexability and range of motion is great, which they say is the hardest part. Im upset i havent been cleared to jog yet. 3 months is when i will be able to cardio!!! [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Update more later. Sorry again everyone. Kinda been feelingbdown and didnt wanna unload my depressing bull on everyone. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]One thing is certain. I truly believe the bpc/tb500 combo is what has greatly helped with me being ahead in recovery and range of motion. Update more in a bit.[/FONT]

so things are moving along. Im very sore. Seems that this recovery is gonna take longer than anticipated to heal to the point i regain normal mobility. Been kinda agitated.

On a positive note. Had bloodwork done today for trt/hrt. Here is what was tested.

Will post results when i get them.

I drove for the first time today. Took myself to get my bloodwork.

These means i will begin hitting the gym for some legs and cardio. Still no jogging or bouncing.

This reattachment is so awkard. I have constant pain/soreness in the side of the delt. Throughout the day i have these shooting pains that kinda stop me in my tracks. I just close my eyes for a few moments and rub my shoulder. It comes in bunches. Then i continue on with whatever i am doing.

Here is some equipment from where i have therapy. This is called an anti gravity treadmill.. Cost 40k.

Never seen one until going here.

Therapy has increased and starting monday i will begin using bicep and tricep exercises.

Will see if i can get a printout of what is done. Actually let me go through some papers i may what we are going to focus on.