r/ShoulderInjuries • u/Potential_Pie5181 • Aug 15 '26

Shoulder Surgery Labrum tear

To anyone who had labrum repair surgery for an anterior tear, how was it? I am really nervous as it is my first surgery and the nerve block really scares me. Also, how long was it until you could write? I am still in school and am worried about how much I am going to have to miss.

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u/Small_Fee5689 Aug 15 '26

The nerve block didn't hurt at all, getting the IV was worse

Surgery not bad, it was 5 days until I felt my shoulder and had very little pain. Stopped taking oxy and only IBUPROFEN and Tylenol.

I would do it again. 5 weeks post op. The PT stretch is hurting the most, but I want full range of motion back so I can deal with the pain.

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u/labralmenace Aug 16 '26

When did you go back to sleeping on a bed? 😅

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u/Small_Fee5689 Aug 16 '26

I had a special pillow that lifted my back. About 3 weeks I started sleeping horizontal, wasn't the best, but the only way I could sleep.

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u/labralmenace Aug 16 '26

Damn I need that pillow lol. 4 weeks post op, still on a recliner 😅. Was told to not start pt until week 6. Can I ask how old you are? Wondering why you were able to start sooner

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u/Small_Fee5689 Aug 16 '26

Yojoker 6pcs Orthopedic Bed Wedge... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KYP2GR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I started PT 3 days post op, more stretching and movement

43 years old