A couple of years, literally, before all the pain was gone. Pain right after surgery is a bear. I think it was a couple of months before I could ride, and I took it easy for a while.
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Climbing over fence would definitely be a “maybe later” exercise. But cleaning bridles on the tack hook is definitely better than the pulleys at PT!. Worst chore for those of us allergic to house work: finding a pot lid in the back of the cupboard.:lol:[/QUOTE]
Right, I spent the past three days on a ladder, unscrewing the many bolts holding the plastic strips I put up for snow, to take them off for summer.
I was thinking the same, better than therapy rubber band exercises.:lol:
My operation was in April, they tell me I can ride in August.
That adds to more than two months and I didn’t need that much repair work done as some others.
Being patient, being very patient, yes I am … 
As for reaching in high places, I have some of those “grabbers” in practically every room.
I’m going to meet with the surgeon this afternoon about my left shoulder.
Had a very extensive right shoulder repair - took me almost 2 years to get back to normal…just as I’m feeling good, the left shoulder starts to go. :mad:
I’ve been trying to suck it up, but I’m losing use of my arm, and even have weakness in my hand. Can’t wait any more.
I hope your visit goes well, although he probably will just send you for an MRI before he decides what to do next.:yes:
Comng back from a collarbone injury, happened last fall. I am middle aged, so I don’t heal as fast.
I have normal range of motion, but some days it hurts! Definitely not as much strength in that arm/shoulder as the other one.
You are right about dismounting, first time I got back on and then jumped off in my usual style the pain was amazing. Kept me off the horse for another month.
I have been debating about using a vest now, too. I am just lucky I wasn’t hurt any worse.
I also hate the permanent lump on my collarbone, makes me feel like a troll. I am really the only one who notices.
Full healing takes a long time, but the incremental steps allow you to get back to doing most things.
Good news - doc thinks it’s just bursitis. I got a cortisone injection and actually feel some relief already.
I go back in 2 months for a check up - fingers crossed that’s all I need!
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Good news - doc thinks it’s just bursitis. I got a cortisone injection and actually feel some relief already.
I go back in 2 months for a check up - fingers crossed that’s all I need![/QUOTE]
Wonderful, that would be an easy way to get better, without surgery.
They injected mine and it didn’t help, so surgery it was.
If your injection is working, that is a good sign.
JINGLES & AO ~ ALWAYS OPTIMISTIC ~
JINGLES THIS FIXES THE OUCH ` :yes:
