3 months after shoulder surgery

tkd · 06-24-2009, 10:31 AM

Well, it's now 3 months after I had my Bankhart repair on my shoulder. Not that I think it matters to anyone in particular, but for my own sanity, I'm gonna keep posting.

I am lifting a whopping 4 pounds with my left arm. As stupid as it was, I attempted to ride today. I broke out the wife's C50 and managed to get it around the block. It was nice to be on the bike, but that 3/4 of a mile trip in the subdivision @ 20mph was enough to tell me that I'm no where near ready. I thought about trying the Nomad, but honestly, when I did, I didn't have the strength in my left arm to get it off the sidestand.

They tell me that the repair is about 95% healed and now they can get "aggressive" with the PT. We'll see. Unfortunately, I think there might be a chance this will have been one of my only rides this summer. Here's to hoping I'm wrong.

Ride safe

**coacha** · 06-24-2009, 10:59 AM

tkd, glad you are healing up and happy to see you posting. I remember when my brother blew out his knee (ACL, PCL, MCL) and he called me to tell me he had lifted 5 lbs. during rehab...it sounded comical but I understood what a milestone that was in the rehab process. Keep working at a pace that is good for you and your doctors. You'll be back on the bike before the end of the summer.

**Cajunrider** · 06-24-2009, 11:54 AM

Keep your spirits up tkd as hard as it might be. I know it's easy for me to say this because I'm not experiencing the pain that your are. The PT will get you back in shape. I know this from having knee surgery in 1989. I didn't think I would ever be where I am now even though it's not near 100%. You'll be back in the saddle, not soon enough for your liking but you'll make it. Take care and don't give in to the pain. It's only temporary.

tkd · 06-24-2009, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the encouragement.

I'm basically pain free other than sore muscles, which don't really apply in my opinion.

As for the laughing at 4-5lbs.....my first "weight" was a 6 ounce can of tuna and I actuall broke a sweat.

watchman · 06-24-2009, 01:16 PM

There is still hope for a few rides this year. I was back to work in 6 weeks after hip replacement so don't give up. In a few more weeks you will start seeing that light at the end of the tunnel, I hope. Take care and don't over do!

landman · 06-24-2009, 03:15 PM

i'm hoping your wrong also.

pirate · 06-24-2009, 03:38 PM

Best wishes on your recovery. Hope you're back on the bike sooner than you expect!

Yellow Jacket · 06-24-2009, 03:57 PM

Glad to see your post. It's good to hear that you are coming along well.

Like the others have said, hang in there and don't give up.

We're all pulling for you and hope to see you at one of the rallys in the future.

Cheers,
Bob

strobe · 06-24-2009, 04:13 PM

Here's to a speedy recovery! Three months and you got out on a bike, even for a short ride is great, a ride is a ride in my books. Things will hopefully move quicker once you can get some real PT on it now.

**ringadingh** · 06-24-2009, 05:44 PM

The pt will really help over time, I went from barely being able to lift a can of soup to nearly back to normal. I don't have quite the range of mobility that I once had but it rarely becomes an issue.
Keep at it and it will come along.

**glwilson** · 06-24-2009, 07:02 PM

Glad to hear you are coming along tkd.

You might want to consider endurance training with twelve-ounce weights. They sell them in convenient 24-packs (just in case you may have forgot)!

pagemastr · 06-24-2009, 10:45 PM

tkd: Glad to hear from you! PT, time, and you'll be back riding, probably not soon enough for you but take care!

chainsaw · 06-24-2009, 10:49 PM

Hang in there buddy. It will all work out for you.

tkd · 06-25-2009, 11:18 PM

Thanks Guys.....believe it or not, it helps to have some encouragement.

As for the 12 ounce curls......no can do. See, every time you "curl", the weight diminishes, which is esentially the same as a "negative" workout, which is usually reserved for increasing size, not strength....I need the strength.

Good thought though.

rickyboy · 06-26-2009, 01:27 AM

keep getting better. You'll be on the bike before you know it.

06-24-2009, 10:31 AM	#1
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	3 months after shoulder surgery Well, it's now 3 months after I had my Bankhart repair on my shoulder. Not that I think it matters to anyone in particular, but for my own sanity, I'm gonna keep posting. I am lifting a whopping 4 pounds with my left arm. As stupid as it was, I attempted to ride today. I broke out the wife's C50 and managed to get it around the block. It was nice to be on the bike, but that 3/4 of a mile trip in the subdivision @ 20mph was enough to tell me that I'm no where near ready. I thought about trying the Nomad, but honestly, when I did, I didn't have the strength in my left arm to get it off the sidestand. They tell me that the repair is about 95% healed and now they can get "aggressive" with the PT. We'll see. Unfortunately, I think there might be a chance this will have been one of my only rides this summer. Here's to hoping I'm wrong. Ride safe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	3 months after shoulder surgery tkd, glad you are healing up and happy to see you posting. I remember when my brother blew out his knee (ACL, PCL, MCL) and he called me to tell me he had lifted 5 lbs. during rehab...it sounded comical but I understood what a milestone that was in the rehab process. Keep working at a pace that is good for you and your doctors. You'll be back on the bike before the end of the summer. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-24-2009, 11:54 AM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	3 months after shoulder surgery Keep your spirits up tkd as hard as it might be. I know it's easy for me to say this because I'm not experiencing the pain that your are. The PT will get you back in shape. I know this from having knee surgery in 1989. I didn't think I would ever be where I am now even though it's not near 100%. You'll be back in the saddle, not soon enough for your liking but you'll make it. Take care and don't give in to the pain. It's only temporary. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-24-2009, 01:00 PM	#4
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	3 months after shoulder surgery Thanks for the encouragement. I'm basically pain free other than sore muscles, which don't really apply in my opinion. As for the laughing at 4-5lbs.....my first "weight" was a 6 ounce can of tuna and I actuall broke a sweat.
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06-24-2009, 01:16 PM	#5
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	3 months after shoulder surgery There is still hope for a few rides this year. I was back to work in 6 weeks after hip replacement so don't give up. In a few more weeks you will start seeing that light at the end of the tunnel, I hope. Take care and don't over do! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#6
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	3 months after shoulder surgery i'm hoping your wrong also. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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06-24-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	3 months after shoulder surgery Best wishes on your recovery. Hope you're back on the bike sooner than you expect!
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06-24-2009, 03:57 PM	#8
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	3 months after shoulder surgery Glad to see your post. It's good to hear that you are coming along well. Like the others have said, hang in there and don't give up. We're all pulling for you and hope to see you at one of the rallys in the future. Cheers, Bob __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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06-24-2009, 04:13 PM	#9
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	3 months after shoulder surgery Here's to a speedy recovery! Three months and you got out on a bike, even for a short ride is great, a ride is a ride in my books. Things will hopefully move quicker once you can get some real PT on it now. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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06-24-2009, 05:44 PM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	3 months after shoulder surgery The pt will really help over time, I went from barely being able to lift a can of soup to nearly back to normal. I don't have quite the range of mobility that I once had but it rarely becomes an issue. Keep at it and it will come along. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-24-2009, 07:02 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	3 months after shoulder surgery Glad to hear you are coming along tkd. You might want to consider endurance training with twelve-ounce weights. They sell them in convenient 24-packs (just in case you may have forgot)! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-24-2009, 10:45 PM	#12
pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	3 months after shoulder surgery tkd: Glad to hear from you! PT, time, and you'll be back riding, probably not soon enough for you but take care!
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06-24-2009, 10:49 PM	#13
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	3 months after shoulder surgery Hang in there buddy. It will all work out for you.
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06-25-2009, 11:18 PM	#14
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	3 months after shoulder surgery Thanks Guys.....believe it or not, it helps to have some encouragement. As for the 12 ounce curls......no can do. See, every time you "curl", the weight diminishes, which is esentially the same as a "negative" workout, which is usually reserved for increasing size, not strength....I need the strength. Good thought though.
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06-26-2009, 01:27 AM	#15
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	3 months after shoulder surgery keep getting better. You'll be on the bike before you know it. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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