My Journey..My Time

[Tank316]

August 17th,2004
my surgery went great, the doc was really happy with everything!!
pain level for me is low, i tolerate pain very easily
thelast 4 wks all i have done is cardio twice daily 30 min in the a.m and 25 min in the pm.
am consist of interval run/jog/walk
pm consist of sprints up a river and sprints down river
this wk will consist of resting and typing left handed
my diet will mainly be high protein med fat low carbs.
meet with doc again Thursday,more rehab talk[info]and he took pics for me!!
all and all,its a pain in the ass,but it had to done, the tear was 2.5 cm's,but the doc give me a 's up for being in such great shape.
my 1st meal tonite was a 6.5 turkey thigh
2 cups broc 16 oz water
before bed will be 1.5 cups cottage cheese and a couple of pills i have to take
will post meals for the 18th in the morn..
only supps that will be taken will be a multi/anti ox/whey pro/and bcaa's before rehab and after sessions.

 

[gwcaton]

Congrats! Glad to hear everything went well.

 

[I'm Trying]

Well glad to hear all is good. I've had shoulder probs but luckly I didn't need surgery.

 

[Sapphire]

Glad to hear everything went well Tank!!! You will be good as new very soon and back to lifting heavy!!

 

[Tank316]

gw,it and saph.thanks for the kind words. it sucks being left handed but i'm making due!!my throat is really sore, cant talk real loud! of course i dont have much too say any ways!!
i didnt sleep the greatest last night,it wasnt the pain,it was just awkward with the sling!
meal 1
40 grams of whey via whey pudding[yummie stuff]
meal 2
25 grams bcaa's with 15 almonds
meal 3
8 oz turkey thigh 3 cups salad[romaine/spinach]1 tblsp newmans own oil/vine
meal 4
7 oz tuna with 2 hardboiled eggs mashed up with it and 1 tablsp miracle whip
meal 5
5 oz grilled sirloin,3 cups mixed veggies

 

[esmerelda]

Hey there....not nice to hear that you went under the knife....but happier to hear that your putting up with it rather well!!! Sounds like you dont need any help....do you????

 

[JerseyDevil]

Glad to hear your surgery went well Tank! You'll be back at it in no time.

 

[nikegurl]

sorry it had to happen (the injury/the surgery) but glad to hear it went well. before long the rehab will be behind you so hang in there. i have no doubt you'll be better than before.

 

[Tank316]

Glad to hear your surgery went well Tank! You'll be back at it in no time.

thanks JD,hows your training going?

 

[P-funk]

What did you tear?

When can you start training with weights again?

any physical therapy?

 

[Tank316]

sorry it had to happen (the injury/the surgery) but glad to hear it went well. before long the rehab will be behind you so hang in there. i have no doubt you'll be better than before.

NG, thanks sweetie,just hanging out is the hardest part of this whole thing, if i liked being lazy, this would be easier.

 

[Tank316]

What did you tear?

When can you start training with weights again?

any physical therapy?

Hey P
i tore my rotary cuff[rt side]
4 wks in a sling,but i start some light therapy next wk.
wts,hmmmm, well this depends, if he will allow me to train lightly along with my therapy.

 

[Tank316]

Hey there....not nice to hear that you went under the knife....but happier to hear that your putting up with it rather well!!! Sounds like you dont need any help....do you????

well yes essy, you can help... i need a sponge bath

 

[fantasma62]

Hey Tank, happy to hear that the surgery went well. You seem to be a very motivated person, you will do well and will be back training hard in no time...

I am probably heading in that direction. I am not sure how it happened but I used to play softball and now I can't even throw a ball hard anymore because I get a shooting pain in my shoulder, oh, and when I reach to grab something on the floor, it feels like the shoulder is going to come off the socket. The only good thing is that I have not suffered any pain while lifting...I am praying that I get to lose the weight and gain muscle before my shoulder goes...

Well, enough about me....I'll keep you in my prayers.....

 

[Tank316]

Hey Tank, happy to hear that the surgery went well. You seem to be a very motivated person, you will do well and will be back training hard in no time...

I am probably heading in that direction. I am not sure how it happened but I used to play softball and now I can't even throw a ball hard anymore because I get a shooting pain in my shoulder, oh, and when I reach to grab something on the floor, it feels like the shoulder is going to come off the socket. The only good thing is that I have not suffered any pain while lifting...I am praying that I get to lose the weight and gain muscle before my shoulder goes...

Well, enough about me....I'll keep you in my prayers.....

i'm as bullheaded as they come to having things checked out!!
take my advice fanta, get it looked at!
and thanks for the prayers bro!!!

 

[KataMaStEr]

Good luck with the shoulder man. You???re a freaking monster, should be good in no time.

 

[Tank316]

Good luck with the shoulder man. You???re a freaking monster, should be good in no time.

thanks Kata

 

[Tank316]

yesterday was a shocker....
1 st appont with doc who did surgery went great, he took out the pain catheder[sp]
1st therapy session all in all sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i cant believe how i cant do a thing, its like starting over. i can see why if you dont rehab this type of injury that you can go down hill really fast.
on a high note, I GOT TO TAKE A SHOWER!!!!!!!! yippee,also doc wants me to start riding stationary bike/stepper.cardio, gotta love it.
my meals are sorta the same.
if you read my past journal,,you'll know that i prepare 4-5-6 meals ahead.
oops, one other note, the doc told me yesterday that he took off a bone spur while he was in there!!!

 

[PreMier]

I have read some really nasty things about spurrs in the shoulder. Good thing he took it out.

I know with your drive, and dedication you will be back on top in no time

 

[fantasma62]

yesterday was a shocker....
1 st appont with doc who did surgery went great, he took out the pain catheder[sp]
1st therapy session all in all sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i cant believe how i cant do a thing, its like starting over. i can see why if you dont rehab this type of injury that you can go down hill really fast.
on a high note, I GOT TO TAKE A SHOWER!!!!!!!! yippee,also doc wants me to start riding stationary bike/stepper.cardio, gotta love it.
my meals are sorta the same.
if you read my past journal,,you'll know that i prepare 4-5-6 meals ahead.
oops, one other note, the doc told me yesterday that he took off a bone spur while he was in there!!!

I am very happy for you Tank. You'll be back in no time.....
...praying......

 

[JerseyDevil]

It's got to be really frustrating Tank. But you'll get thru it. Even if you lose about a third of your mass, you'll still be bigger then most of us lightweights .

I get the feeling you'll have a miraculous recovery....

 

[Tank316]

pre,fanta,jd....thanks a ton you guys,you guys rock!!!!!!
friday..2 nd therapy session went good, the therapist had my wife come in to show her some of the motions we go through so Karen can do them over the weekend.
Saturday meals
right away this morn.
20 grams bcaa's 10 grams L- glute followed by a 1.5 walk through the woods with my puppie
1st meal
3/4 cup bran/fiber cer with 40 grams vanilla whey, 1/2 cup blackberries
2 meal
2 turkey breast patties[25grams a piece] 15 almonds
3rd meal
8 oz turkey thigh grilled
3 cups romaine lettuce 1 tblsp o/v
4 thmeal
2 can tuna strained[albacore]
5th meal....? dont know yet, might go to applebees!!!

 

[Tank316]

monday the 23 rd
i'm bored out of my frickin mind!!!!!
will get some food prepared for the week!!
1 dozen turkey breast patties grilled
4-5 chic breast grilled,4-5 yams baked
i have alot of respect for left handed people.

 

[fantasma62]

monday the 23 rd
i'm bored out of my frickin mind!!!!!
will get some food prepared for the week!!
1 dozen turkey breast patties grilled
4-5 chic breast grilled,4-5 yams baked
i have alot of respect for left handed people.

hey Tank, how's that shoulder....
I throw like a girl (that doesn't know how to throw, I don't want to insult the girls here) with my left hand...

Have a great day!!!

 

[Sapphire]

Hi there Tankie!!!

Glad everything went well with your surgery!! You will be good as new in no time!!

 

[Saturday Fever]

I can empathize with the rotator cuff tear. It's a painful and frustrating experience, to say the least. Best of luck getting back from it.

 

[KataMaStEr]

i have alot of respect for left handed people.

I feel your pain

 

[Tank316]

thanks for the support everybody, it really helps!!!!!!
3rd p/t session was totally different, i had a different therapist, she wasnt as ''easy going'' as my other one. a little more rough lets just say. i have yet to take any of the oxycodone for pain,cus there hasnt been much.
went out walking for an hour up some long hills, feels good just to work up a sweat.
cracking eggs left handed sucks,oh well!!!!!
will post meals tomorrow, really dont feel like eating anything!!!!!

 

[Tank316]

Aug,24-25.
therapy went well,
went for 1.5 hr walk on some mt biking trails,well paved, some nice steep hills, dog was tired as well as myself!!
ate very good yesterday and today,grocery bill has been less so my wife is happier. lol.
very little pain to speak of,get stiches out Sept 1st.
hot/humid today, wish i could swimming,but i think i'll just sit on my ass and type left handed cus its so much fun!!

 

[PreMier]

Did you have the same doc as TP? Or just one in your area?