I have exactly the same tears, except they are in my right (dominant) shoulder. And I am 76 years old. My surgery is in 10 days, and this is 2 months since I was diagnosed. I have been in a lot of pain this whole time, and I know there will be a lot more to come. My son had rotator cuff surgery 6 months ago, so he gave me his ice machine with the shoulder cuff. I'm using it now to help with the pain from the injury. So glad I have had that. And I am so glad I found your videos. Patience and positivity will be my mantra for the next couple months (or more). I have been acquiring things to help me now because I have such limited range of motion and lots of pain . Oh, yeah. I guess I mentioned that. Anyway, I have a few more tips: hands-free slip-in shoes from Skechers and Kizik. Where have these been all my life? A soft, pliable silicon scalp massager that helps me wash my hair more effectively. Also feels great. A mesh sling for showering. Body wash and shampoo/ conditioner dispensers that we installed in the shower. You see these in hotels and on cruise ships and they are simple to get and install in your bathroom. No tops to open and close and no dropping anything. A bath sponge on a stick to wash your back. An electric toothbrush if you don't aready have one. I have spent a lot of time with KZfaq videos learning about rotator cuff rehab. I want to thank all of you for taking the time to help us deal with this situation. ❤❤❤

Finally, I found a woman giving the best tips and dealing with the emotions of this surgery. I had a severe frozen shoulder, frayed rotator cuff on both sides, torn bicep tendon, and a messed up labrum. I have finally accepted the reason of slow healing is that I’m almost 62 years old. I’ve always been in great shape but this has literally been a nightmare. I am now in my 8th week and I fell on my shoulder 4 days ago. My flip flop got caught underneath my cabinet. Thankfully, no damage but very sore. The stress adds to the pain and mental anguish. I have watched every one of your videos ( I literally found you a few hours ago) and I am mentally happy and hopeful. Thank you so much!!! ❤

Thanks for the videos--they have really helped me.

Your videos and documentary on your procedure are great! I'm on week #2 of surgery and really trying to stay positive, recovery seems like such a long ways away. Your videos help keep me grounded, I'm generally a quick healer and I have been overly optimistic, so you really help too set expectations for me. Thank you so much!

Thank you for these videos! I’m having shoulder surgery in a week and you have really helped me figure out what to get and what my journey may look like

Thank you for these videos- you have helped me tremendously especially with expectations. I love the bracelets- my mantra has been Suck it up Cupcake so yours is much better. If I may, I have a couple more recommendations of things to make your life easier post-op. Bath pouf on a stick and pump style bath soap, electric eyebrow shaver, blow dryer with a brush attachment so you can style with one hand, an attachable phone pouch for your sling, dry shampoo, bralette in a size larger. The pedicure is a great idea. My pamper splurge was blowouts at the salon. I took a pillow for support in the chair and at the shampoo bowl. Thanks again for sharing your journey with us!!!

Thanks for the tips and I have a Snowflake Polydactyl feline, so it was fun to see.

I am 65 years old and am going in for rotator cuff surgery on January 4. I am very nervous, but your videos (I have watched them all) gave me some sense of relief that I can get through this. My concerns are the pain, of course, the lack of sleep and the lack of mobility. I live in northern NY...think 1/2 hour from Canada, and we are in the midst of with freezing temperatures so I am concerned about what I can wear to keep myself warm. I have some button shirts and some big t-shirts, and sweaters/sweatshirts so I am hoping that I will be able to get them on. I do have a question, when did you first shower? I have plans to keep clean, but a shower will feel good. Great idea for a pedicure!

Good stuff! What do you call the green ball you hold in your hand to roll over muscles? I’m 6 days post op. ❤️

Love your cat. How is it? How has it been taking care of your kitty? By that I mean feeding litter box stuff, etc.

Hello Anne very infy video I'm thinking about having rotator cuff surgery to question if you have a small Apt would you still recommend a recliner many who've had the surgery said sleeping was difficult for months?

Hello ... I had this same surgery on 24th jan 2023. My rehab is going well.. except the internal rotation... With the towel one.. would you pls share the link of that massage ball and pulley kind of thing pls ?? Thanks in advance ..Your videos helping me a lot 💐💐💐💐

How bad was the pain? I’m a few weeks away from surgery. Please let me know how intense the pain is and what you did to eliminate it?

What is the name of the ball thingy that you were showing in this video?

Did you buy or rent your machine? Brand? I am having this surgery in October. Thank you.

Does the dr provide the ice machine

How much does that cat weigh?