Hello doctor, I had a labrum tear. I had a shoulder surgery done a month ago. They repaired the tissues back into place. My cousins have planned for a trip to the beach next month. I have been advised by the doctor to take off the sling in that week. I do not know if I can go with them soon afterremoving the sling. The place is going to be a bit crowded and I am scared something might happen. Do you really recommend me not going or is there any option that will let me go but be safe?
Hi. I understand that you had a surgery of the shoulder (I guess it is arthroscopic Bankart repair) recently. In any case, I would not restrict you from going to the occasion. However, I generally advise my patients not to lift the arm or rotate the arm outwards for a minimum of six weeks. These movements are likely to cause harm to your repair. Any activity that does not cause these movements is allowed. So, if you can make sure to avoid these, go ahead with the trip. But if you have a fear that you could move your arm or someone could disturb you, which is likely to happen in a crowded place, I would strongly advise you to use your sling. The sling will help others stay away from you.