Rehab

So the tough part is over (surgery) and the rehab has begun. I was instructed to wear my sling on my right arm for 6 weeks. Well it has been 5 weeks now and I have followed orders as good as I can. I did start back working out about 4 weeks ago, but only doing leg exercises.

This is my usual routine 4 days a week. 30-45 minutes on a recumbent stationary bike. Stretching for about 5 minutes. Inner and outer abductors, 3 sets of 10-15 each. Leg extensions (curls), 3 sets of 10. Hamstring curls, 3 sets of 12-15. Lower back extensions and crunches. Then I stretch for about 5 more minutes. All of this usually takes about 1.5 - 2 hours.

I have a follow-up doctor's visit Nov 5. Hopefully he will give the ok to start doing some strength training on my right shoulder. Probably start out with some large rubber bands of varying resistance. Doctor says that it will take 3 - 4 months to fully heal and rehab. So one down and 5 more to go!!! I can't wait for spring to get here.

Below are some pre-surgery and post-surgery photos.