labrum tear

[seth405]

I am new to this site and am not sure how to reply the way i want to yet. I tried to reply directly to dreuxscott1 about the shoulder and it said I dont have permission. If you know how to email people directly from this site let me know.

My question to is:

I have a labrum tear in my left shoulder. The first doctor (sports medicine) said that I must have surgery if i want to return to my normal heavy lifting lifesytle and that there were no other altenatives. I took him a mri of my shoulder at the visit. I then went to get a second opinion and the other doctor said he thinks I should try everything to keep from having surgery. The injury was 6 months ago. My shoulder has no pain at all when I work out but it does seem unstable. It has gotten better. i can now do shoulder presses with 155 and incline only with 225. I weigh about 180 muscular. When I do flat benches it does not heart but I can feel awkardness movement in my shoulder. I wanted to know what you were able to do before the surgery. Were you able to lift and do certain things? I am debating whether to have the sugery or not. The doctor wants to staple my labrum down. I have no pain but mentally I feel a little handicapped. I have great insurance and it would be free to me. I can still lift and everything but I dont know if I will ever be able to go all out. Or it might heal over time.

I need some advice? thanks.

[MMA]

had the injury (and the surgery). the labrum NEVER heals on its own. physical therapy can develop supporting muscles, but the labrum itself will remain torn. i could not get a high level of recovery until the surgery.

[seth405]

thanks. I guess I will just have to decide when I want to go through 3 or 4 months of no lifting. I really like the way I look right now. I dont like the idea of having to shrink down. maybe I should do the surgery during winter.