Won't be riding for awhile

Sorry to hear that Marc. The rotator cuff is a fairy common, but serious one. Did they say they were going to do any surgery? There's a proceure call "Tommy John" surgery to fix it. Named after Tommy John, the former big league pitcher..first to pitch successfully again after a rotator cuff injury.

I'm kinda stuck too. Got back to LV this week from California and all my parts are here to put my FJR back together. Hope to start doing that this weekend.

Man FLHT, that story had me struggling to breathe over here. I've done my share of tight spaces like that and I would've panicked. Glad to hear you're still not stuck in there. MAN that gives me the willies just thinkin about it. Hope you're Ok soon and back on the road.

I had the surgery a few years back. Mine was so painful, I couldn't reach back to get my wallet out of my pocket. Surgery wasn't too bad but I had to have rehab and a 9 month recovery period. It's perfect now. I think I could pitch 9 innings . Good luck with it.

If I had been packed in a space like you were, I would have had a whold lot more torn than a rotator cuff. I would have blown at least a couple gaskets and my eyes would have been out on stems. I can't take places that tight.

Marc, I'm sorry you're beat up a little....heal well.

FLHTbiker - Had rotator cuff injury, couldn't draw my pistol, ending my deployment eligibility. Went through the ibuprofin/naproxsyn/acetimenophen attempts and physical therapy.......waste of time, at least for me. Just ate out my stomach and, though stronger, still hurt like Hell. Had the shoulder 'scoped and was riding within 2 months.

Lessons learned were:

1. Beware anti-inflamatory drug use over time. Many stomachs cannot handle it.

2. Physical therapy for these injuries is a whole lot more effective after the surgery.

Good luck.....

Sorry about your shoulder Bud... Hang on in there.... you'll be riding before longer...

FLHTbiker,

First and most of all, I hope that your shoulder heals well before the weather sets in and riding will be gone for the season. How long do you expect to be sidelined? Best wishes regardless.

Oh! and thank you for your comments on the V-Rod earlier today. It is always good to hear it from all points of view, it does help!!

I'm sorry you are stuck at home, but I am glad I was able to read your opinions.

Best Regards,
German

Been there--still there, sorta

A few years ago I went down in a low speed crash while riding my wife's old chopper up our freaking driveway--it was dark and I hit a patch of pine straw while turning.:gah: Slammed my shoulder pretty good. Not a baaad tear, but hurt like all get-out! I've not had surgery, and don't plan too, but every once in a while, when I'm reaching for something, I get a little reminder to clean ALL the pine straw from the driveway.

Here's to a speedy recovery!:cheers:

surgery will unfortunately be the only way to properly repair your shoulder other than that you are just working to mask the pain after surgery you will be back to 110hp the only thing I recomend is get another opinion and pick the doc the sports people do.

I've torn mine up 3 times and have been to pig headed to have surgery. The last time it took 6 months just to get the pain to stop, sometimes I still get a catch in it when I move wrong.

Like RedRider says watch the anti inflamatorys, one Dr. told me to take all I wanted. Next Dr. told me thats what caused the kidney stones. I'd rather my shoulder hurt than pass another stone.

FLHT I feel your pain been through many surge R Knee 5 L shoulder 2 R arm 3
the best thing to do is be patient :rant: you hurry it along and will end up in worst shape than your in kinda hard to ride when you cant hold your arm up:gah: and my Bro had kidney stones he said I know what child birth feels like accept he gave birth to a grass burr:roflmao:


Tiny

Cuz, hope ya get to feelin' better. The best way to see if you have a tear is an MRI and they don't always show up as a tear. I had a torn labrum on each shoulder and both required surgery. No more repetitive work for me . I can ride without any pain now and I never have to worry about workn' in a car plant again.All the best in your recovery and try to remember that it is hurt. Your instinct to grab at something with the bad shoulder will remind you quick.

flht,
i hope your on the mend,
awwwwww the joys of being in the construction feild.
i do feel your pain,as i am getting older, i am finding it takes longer to heel
i am gonna ask your mrs....to cut ya back on the pinto beans and cornbread
all kidding aside
dont rush anything,i know i tend to chomp on the bit when i am hurt, and knows theres work to be done. i tend to rush things before i am actually ready to go back to work, and find myself taking longer to heal.
take this advise from a very hard headed man.
dont rush it!!!!

TRG