My freshman year at McNeese in 2008 I injured my shoulder lifting at the Track and most recently hurt it again in October. A week and a half ago, I had an arthrogram on my shoulder. That's when they inject ink (iodine) into the shoulder joint to provide a contrast against torn muscles.
Got the results today and I have multiple tears in my labrum as well as cartilage deterioration.
I find out soon when I will be having surgery. After that, I will be in a sling with my right shoulder elevated about a foot off my side for 6 weeks at least. Not good news. Especially with how much I like to fish. I already have an idea that will continue to let me fish. Hopefully it will work out. I am right handed so this may be interesting.
They said it will be at least 6 months before I can start throwing again. I am not so much worried about throwing as I am fishing. The first few months will be the toughest. Hopefully I will remain positive during the recovery process.
My nerves are still on edge, and I am very anxious about this surgery. This will be the first time I have ever been injured enough to need medical help. It will also be the first time under the knife and anesthesia, and that has me nervous as well.
Awesome Christmas break, wouldn't you say?