Also off my bike for a while... I think... now definitely!

[Ganymede]

GWS all , is all can say .
Were all in our prime is what we have to say to ourselves !
My left shoulder /neck is a constant issue, as long as i do the exercises the physio gave me my nerve problems in my hand are ok but my neck does click along with referred pain below the shoulder blade .

*Stands in front of mirror*
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my primethinkitmaybeworking
I am in my prime
I am in my prime
I am in my prime.....

 

[Ganymede]

Well, I had the op and it seems to have gone well. Just waiting for the nerve block to wear off (weird floppy arm at present) and the pain to begin! Consultant seemed pleased, no nasty surprises. typng witg one hanbd a bit tryinng tho...

 

[cyberknight]

W. typng witg one hanbd a bit tryinng tho...

Theres a joke in there somewhere to do with pictures of whatever naked gender floats your boat but im to polite to say .

Glad the operation went well

 

[Ganymede]

Theres a joke in there somewhere to do with pictures of whatever naked gender floats your boat but im to polite to say .

Glad the operation went well

Thanks both for your good wishes and your restraint!

 

[cosmicbike]

Glad to hear the op went well. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery.

 

[cyberknight]

Thanks both for your good wishes and your restraint!

You can pay good money for restraint, ooh im at it again

 

[Katherine]

Best wishes for your recovery

 

[classic33]

Sorry to hear that, 8 weeks is not good.

My problem is that I use my bike for nearly all my local transport. I won't be able to drive for a short while but after that I will be stuck with driving stupid distances that are too long to walk and not really long enough to drive. Mind you I think I will be walking a least a bit as I have to stay active otherwise I will turn into a BLOB.

Friend sent me this link: http://www.eddyline.co.uk/ - the self-balancing unicycle! Not sure it could handle my country roads though!

Your roads anything like this?

 

[totallyfixed]

I had this op a year ago, the surgeon also had to scrape some bone off my clavicle, I rode my bike 4 days after the op and did a 60 miler on fixed after 2 weeks. My shoulder is now at 90 - 95%, the only niggle I get is if I lie on that side for too long. i may not be normal.

 

[Ganymede]

Your roads anything like this?

Well of course I will be doing that when I have the use of both arms back, in fact, the nerve block's almost worn off, so, tomorrow....

GREAT vid...!

I had this op a year ago, the surgeon also had to scrape some bone off my clavicle, I rode my bike 4 days after the op and did a 60 miler on fixed after 2 weeks. My shoulder is now at 90 - 95%, the only niggle I get is if I lie on that side for too long. i may not be normal.

Yes, I think it's possible to get going quite quickly - useful to know your experience thanks. I'm not going to leap back on the bike but after 3 - 4 weeks I am going to start some fairly serious strengthening on the arm. My sis in law is a year on from it and says the only time she feels it is very slightly when leaning forward on the bike bars, and she has moved house twice so far this year so she's been pretty active. I've decided to keep fit by walking for the time being, then go onto my 'bent which minimises pressure. Also I'm a utility cyclist more than a leisure cyclist so tend to do lots of short rides rather than 60-milers!

Best wishes for your recovery

Thanks Katherine!

 

[vickster]

Glad the op went ahead and went well

I've still not managed to get my shoulder looked at but as its getting worse I'm seeing the GP on Wednesday (it's taken me a couple of weeks to get an appointment with the one I prefer to see for my orthopaedic woes ). I'm getting a sort of buzzing feeling now in my 4th and 5th fingers too which I assume might be caused by whatever is ailing my shoulder

I saw the leech aka phlebotomist last week so the results of the blood test should be available then too

 

[Ganymede]

Glad the op went ahead and went well

I've still not managed to get my shoulder looked at but as its getting worse I'm seeing the GP on Wednesday (it's taken me a couple of weeks to get an appointment with the one I prefer to see for my orthopaedic woes ). I'm getting a sort of buzzing feeling now in my 4th and 5th fingers too which I assume might be caused by whatever is ailing my shoulder

I saw the leech aka phlebotomist last week so the results of the blood test should be available then too

Thanks vickster. Glad to hear you are seeing your GP. Just remember what I said about getting an actual upper-arm specialist!

I am coming on - I have made the decision to abide by the no-bike-for-4-weeks rule as I am really keen to heal "by the book". I too had the end of my collar-bone shaved off as well as the sub-acromial decompression so there is a bit more going on in there. Am seeing my physio tomorrow for the first time since the operation. I am worried that I am getting unfit and putting on weight after only a week and a bit! Having had the virus the week before I feel like a bit of a blob!

 

[Katherine]

Hope the physio comes up with ways for you to keep active.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I've just seen his.
Glad everything went well and you're on the mend!

 

[vickster]

Thanks vickster. Glad to hear you are seeing your GP. Just remember what I said about getting an actual upper-arm specialist!

I am coming on - I have made the decision to abide by the no-bike-for-4-weeks rule as I am really keen to heal "by the book". I too had the end of my collar-bone shaved off as well as the sub-acromial decompression so there is a bit more going on in there. Am seeing my physio tomorrow for the first time since the operation. I am worried that I am getting unfit and putting on weight after only a week and a bit! Having had the virus the week before I feel like a bit of a blob!

I know what you mean about the weight, mine has been a disaster this year thanks to knee issues After my tennis elbow op, I wasn't allowed to cycle outside for 3 months, due to lack of strength especially in forearm, as the specialist pointed out that's quite important if you want to be able to brake effectively, notably coming down hills or in an emergency!

Yes, I assume the GP will suggest physio, I'll ask them about seeing a specialist if things don't progress. I have the chap who fixed my elbow a couple of years ago plus private healthcare, so I'm covered there