RC timeline
ZuZu,
I had RC surgery the second week of August. I was in a sling for a five weeks…yes, a big ugly black thing with a bolster.
No driving for five weeks.
I started P.T. at 3.5 weeks. I will work on getting back ROM for 3.5 months, and then work on strengthening.
Doctor said that I could maybe get back on horse around four months. I secretly have plans to do a little W/T on a lunge a little earlier than that, but don’t tell;)
I had a very large tear and had to have open surgery (rather than getting it scoped). However, my ortho is extremely conservative and this is pretty much his timeline for most RCs, I believe.
Take the pain meds…no reason not to.
Go to the library and stock up on books. Get ones that require little intellectual strain…narcotics and serious literature don’t really blend well.
Most importantly…DO THE EXERCISES the P.T. gives you. It makes or breaks the outcome!!!
Good luck…keep us informed