The surgeon today released me to play basketball.
He said I can do pretty much whatever I want, but to not push too hard for another couple of months. I don’t need to go back and see him, and my official physical therapy is over, though I will continue the exercises at home.
He said I am 3-4 months ahead of schedule as far as flexibility and strength, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the healing is also ahead of schedule, so I will be easy on it.
It’s been a long 19 weeks. I hope I still remember how to play!
Good to hear. I’m sure you still remember how to play. The question is can you still shoot?
Comment by Richard — August 10, 2011 @ 3:09 pm
If not, you’ve got a great excuse. “I would have made that shot if I hadn’t had surgery on my shoulder!”
Comment by Richard — August 10, 2011 @ 3:10 pm
I’ve been practicing shooting out back for a few weeks now (in the evening when the temperature drops below 105). I seem to be more erratic than before, but hopefully it’s just a matter of further strengthening.
You’re right about the good excuse, and I plan to use it as long as I can.
Comment by Daryl — August 10, 2011 @ 3:20 pm
Glad to hear it! Do you have any discomfort or pain? Do you think you can carry a pack and sleep on the hard ground;-) ?
Comment by Dale — August 11, 2011 @ 1:41 pm
Great news. Just don’t overdo and re-injure.
Comment by Donna — August 11, 2011 @ 6:29 pm
I played ball yesterday, and didn’t do badly. OK, I didn’t do great either, but then I rarely do.
I don’t really feel any pain any more. The arm is still pretty weak for some motions, and I continue to work on strengthening it. There is often a popping sensation when I move my arm out and up, but the doctor said to not worry about it, unless it bothers me a lot.
I am up for carrying a pack and sleeping on the ground. Have any ideas, Dale?
Comment by Daryl — August 12, 2011 @ 10:39 am
I’m not going be able to hike this year, (I’ve used up too much vacation time) so you guys make your plans without worrying about me slowing you down.
Comment by Donna — August 12, 2011 @ 8:42 pm