I'm writing three days after having had a knee replaced. Getting my head around the idea was more difficult than the surgery and the hospital stay (one night). I did specific pre-hab exercises for three months (the necessary gap after my last ever cortisone shot) which set me up well. What's an hour a day compared to never walking a golf course? A small price indeed.
Look forward to you getting back into the groove.
So.....how's that physical therapy going?
I wish you a speedy recovery!
Look at the specialist straight in the eye, with your best Clint Eastwood stare and tell the Dr. you plan to continue building. So do NOT screw this up !
Best of luck...
Best of luck...
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Was it explained to you that you will not ever be able to raise your arm past the middle of your chest? You are going to lose mobility!
Its an easier route to reverse that to repair, I know that can't always be done......
I'm holding off as long as possible.....
Its an easier route to reverse that to repair, I know that can't always be done......
I'm holding off as long as possible.....
I had an uncle who lost his right arm in a crane accident- up to his shoulder. He went to San Jose State, got his teaching credentials, and became a shop and drafting teacher- with only his left arm.
Taught drafting, woodworking and leatherwork.
Built his own bedroom set.... deck on the back of his house...
And did I mention- he also played a WICKED game of golf- with just his left arm? Had a few hole-in-ones in his lifetime!
He was most definitely NOT handicapped
So you might think about golfing with just one arm!
(If nothing else- miniature golf! lol)
Good luck and best wishes on the surgery.
I had the reverse type done about 3 years ago and, I can't really tell the difference between the new and the other one. I am going to be 86 in July and wish I had had it done sooner. I don't play golf, but I can now still work on my models. Before the surgery, it was just too painful to even lift my arm to worktable height.
I had the reverse type done about 3 years ago and, I can't really tell the difference between the new and the other one. I am going to be 86 in July and wish I had had it done sooner. I don't play golf, but I can now still work on my models. Before the surgery, it was just too painful to even lift my arm to worktable height.
I do not believe that is true. Both I and one of my neighbors (also in his late 80s) had the reverses done and I can lift up to and including over the refrigerator. He is a golfer and although he says it affected his handicap, he still plays several times a week.
According to my surgeon, I should regain full range of motion over time. With the codicil that I diligently do the physical therapy exercises that are recommended. I sure hope so…
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Hi...Had both hips replaced 25 years ago. A GAME CHANGER. Not my golf game. My quality of life totally changed for the positive. I suspect a shoulder surgery would be the same. I don't play golf anymore but not because of the surgery. I just wasn't very good at it. Great game however. I loved it!
The Phys. Therapy is an absolute must! I have had a hip, a knee, and the shoulder. I was diligent about the PT for the first three months after each. Not so much after that. I still do occasional static exercises, but my doctors all told me that the first three months are critical. Please, do the PT and you will have a very good outcome. Might not improve your golf game, but should help with the elbow exercises after the game ...
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What Jimsky said!
what im realizing in my older years, everything i did in my younger years is now getting revenge.
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Sorry, Paul.
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As Grant says, "True story"
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I admire your courage and determination. "Getting old is not for sissies!"
Just turned 79. Had back surgery years ago as a result of stripping the worn-out veneer off a Louie 14th repro chair bending over it on the floor. Several hours' worth. I knew better but got carried away. Literally.
I re-veneered it with faux tortoise shell. The designer I did it for had the bronze ormolu re-gold plated (as it originally had been) and put a white Ostrich leather seat on it. Sounds awful, but it was a knockout!
When the f----ed back caught up with me I was out of the furniture restoration business for a while.
All the best with the surgery and recovery. I can add from experience, don't rush it. you'll get most of it back in time.
I knew that in my younger years. IVe been the family mule. And i got treated like a stolen mule.
20 years ago, i was able to pick up one end of a 10' long 14" diameter log and move it around with little effort. NOW,, well I get tuckered out cutting it into 20" pieces before movng it.