Torn Rotator cuff

Depends on how much the other half can do. (Not sure if this is Dave or Karen) You will be limited on driving for a short spell. So if the other half is comfortable towing and you can coach them through set-up you should be able to get camping pretty much right away.

It is David. Karen is learning to drive, but has yet to practice backing. Unfortunately, our site for most of the summer has a deep ditch across from it and trees on both sides. It is tricky for me. They are talking 6 weeks of doing nothing and 6 months of very limited movement. That's not me. Hoping I can do more than just sit.

I have had both shoulders done. The worst part is the first 3 days after surgery. After that, physical therap a little hard at first, but I was back driving and just about anything in 3 weeks or so. Need to be careful about lifting and sudden movements,,, like catching something.

Also,, depending on which side your having done, if your right handed and getting right shoulder done... you might want to practice a certain little chore with the left hand. Wiping something,,, because unless you have a really loving, dedicated, loyal wife/friend, it gets a little hard to do. So practice a little. :)

Already considered that. Not looking forward to this. And yes, I'm right handed. I am SO ready to go camping, BUMMER!

wait till oct , if you can.

forthefunofit94 wrote:
It is David. Karen is learning to drive, but has yet to practice backing. Unfortunately, our site for most of the summer has a deep ditch across from it and trees on both sides. It is tricky for me. They are talking 6 weeks of doing nothing and 6 months of very limited movement. That's not me. Hoping I can do more than just sit.

While I'm not familiar with the campground mentioned I've had to deal with issues like that now and in the past and most parks we've stayed in will back in for you. Twice we've had to sign a release, just in case, but there were no issues.

I've had the surgery 3 times and it is all dependent on YOU and how bad you want to get back to normal. I had an awesome therapist from Israel the 1st time and she told me to push myself to the point of pain, but NOT beyond that threshold. So, if I was assigned 10 reps, I did 15 or 20. Also, was very diligent in doing every exercise she assigned me. The doctor had said 4 months before I could return to full duty as a LEO, but I was released and back to duty in 10 weeks. As jimtoo said, the first 3-7 days will be the worst of your pain and wishing to die.

It seems the older I got, the less it hurt and the quicker it healed. The last time was last year and I was back to driving in less than a week and released by the doctor with no limits in only 6 weeks. BUT again, I was very diligent in working with the therapist and pushed the envelope of pain during therapy.

I agree with The Texan. All depends on how the therapy goes. I was able to go back to work in 8 weeks. Have had no problems in 10 years. Later this year and always next year for camping.

I think it's best to ask your doctor or therapist what they think. I had a few painful moments even a year after surgery if I didn't watch what I did. That was in 1998.

I haven't had this surgery but wife has and has to have it again. She did ok after about three weeks with minimal use but no way could she back an RV or fifth wheel in a spot that soon.