This past weekend I had my first outing since the surgery (July 07) and it was a great experience. I was on a 40 pitch limit so I was only expecting a few innings of work. I ended up throwing 2 innings, 1 hit, 3k's, no runs, 29 pitches. Fortunately for me location was not a problem as I had expected it to be. I think maybe the fact that it was finally a game situation helped in that aspect. I actually started the game with 10 straight strikes. Another positive, before the surgery I worked comfortably 84-85 from the left side. Following the surgery I was 86-87 comfortably with no strain. I have noticed a significant increase in arm strength when long tossing. After my 2 innings I decided to call it quits as I was getting a little tired, and didn't want to ruin the good outing. So far so good, hoping to get a couple more innings this coming weekend and keep heading in the right direction. Thanks for all the support from this site. I may not always post, but I do read up constantly.
Posts: 27 | Location: USA-Midwest | Registered: April 19, 2006
Wow, that is a terrific first outing! Congrats to you, and thank you for sharing this encouraging story with others who are working to come back from injury or surgery. Take it slow, and let us know how you are doing.
Julie
Posts: 3504 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: January 04, 2003
Congratulations on a successful return! Remember, your ultimate success in coming back will be pitching well in the future. Don't rush your return. Keep your pitch counts modest this summer, and build up gradually. Nobody is going to remember what most of your outings were like this summer, unless you overdo it and injure youreself. What will matter is whether you're able to pitch years into the future. Slow and steady progress wins this race.
It feels great to be back out there, doesn't it?
Posts: 1203 | Location: California | Registered: January 10, 2004
My son had T.J surgery on August of 07 and was allowed to start swinging a bat in Jan 08. You have to start slow and be sure to clear everything with your doctor and rehab people. Son got to hit all of this high school year,but I can't stress enough the importance of following your rehab program from day one and don't push it.
bballhp07,
Glad to here things are going well. My son slowed down on his throwing program after he was released to play infield. He's now starting to throw flat ground again since his high school season is over.Threw about 40 throws at 60% today and said arm felt tired. Bballhp07 how old are you and how did your arm feel thru the different stages of your throwing program. Started another thread called Tommy John Surgery Results where everyone with this surgery give follow ups. Being able to follow other players progress has been a big benifit to many of the parents and players dealing with this surgery. Again glad to hear you are doing well. Good luck and keep us posted as you continue to progress.
Banditsbb
Posts: 107 | Location: Maryland | Registered: September 21, 2005
Banditsbb- Im 19 almost 20 just finished my freshmen year in college. There were probably three times when i had any problems throwing through the stage...ie. pain, being tired. But all in all it was a steady progression that lead me to where I am now. I did work in flat grounds rather often, and that probably helped significantly
Posts: 27 | Location: USA-Midwest | Registered: April 19, 2006
My son had T.J surgery on August of 07 and was allowed to start swinging a bat in Jan 08. You have to start slow and be sure to clear everything with your doctor and rehab people. Son got to hit all of this high school year,but I can't stress enough the importance of following your rehab program from day one and don't push it.
bballhp07,
Glad to here things are going well. My son slowed down on his throwing program after he was released to play infield. He's now starting to throw flat ground again since his high school season is over.Threw about 40 throws at 60% today and said arm felt tired. Bballhp07 how old are you and how did your arm feel thru the different stages of your throwing program. Started another thread called Tommy John Surgery Results where everyone with this surgery give follow ups. Being able to follow other players progress has been a big benifit to many of the parents and players dealing with this surgery. Again glad to hear you are doing well. Good luck and keep us posted as you continue to progress.
Banditsbb
When did your son start the hitting program and when did he get in the game?
thanks
Posts: 8 | Location: ny | Registered: November 28, 2007
20dad- I wouldn't really say heavy, just sort of felt like it would after throwing in a game or something. Kind of that day or two after a start. FYI- Had my second outing today. 3.2 innings relief, 0 hits, 4k's, 2 BB's, and picked up the W.
Posts: 27 | Location: USA-Midwest | Registered: April 19, 2006
