Shoulder replacement surgery and TRT

[perfection]

I have a question and need help. I have low t and just went under complete shoulder replacement surgery. How long do I need to stay off of TRT before going back on?

 

[Gizmo]

Stay off?? Not at all.

*Edit* Not a doctor but trt is to put your levels where they normally should be. I see no reason not to use it.

 

[perfection]

Just did not want to get an infection while I was healing.

 

[SouthernMuscle]

Just did not want to get an infection while I was healing.

From the test injections? If you’re super worried about it i’d say go subq daily w a small volume. That way on the off chance you do get an infection/abscess it‘ll be much easier/faster to treat.

or grab some test undecanoate raws and take orally

 

[j4ever]

I have a question and need help. I have low t and just went under complete shoulder replacement surgery. How long do I need to stay off of TRT before going back on?

as mentioned no need to stay off, I have been thru a couple of surgeries while being on trt, and if you do stay off you will probably feel worse.

 

[Reno911]

0 days

 

[buck]

I stayed on TRT for my shoulder replacement as i saw no reason to go off and neither did my Dr. Putting ones body in a less healthy state does not aid in recovery.
Going off TRT would be like telling a guy with normal levels he needs to suppress his levels while recovering. Makes no sense.

 

[perfection]

I stayed on TRT for my shoulder replacement as i saw no reason to go off and neither did my Dr. Putting ones body in a less healthy state does not aid in recovery.
Going off TRT would be like telling a guy with normal levels he needs to suppress his levels while recovering. Makes no sense.

Have your workouts changed since your surgery and are you getting your trt from a dr or from here?

 

[Rob S.]

How old are you if i may ask? I have artritis in both schoulders so will also need schoulder replacement in maybe 5 to 10 years. Doctor said it would be very difficult to keep training like im used to since mobility in shoulders will be very bad. This worries me, just hope i can stretch it to around 10 years...

 

[TheOtherOne55]

Just did not want to get an infection while I was healing.

Uhh are you addicted to heroin or using needles you found on the ground?
I've maybe had 1 infection in 15 years of using gear. Be smart and youll be fine.

 

[perfection]

How old are you if i may ask? I have artritis in both schoulders so will also need schoulder replacement in maybe 5 to 10 years. Doctor said it would be very difficult to keep training like im used to since mobility in shoulders will be very bad. This worries me, just hope i can stretch it to around 10 years...

Man I am 43 but injured my shoulder back when I was way younger. I probably should have had it fixed when I was in my teens but I did not fell like I needed to do anything for it as it was not impeding on my ability to move my arm and rotation of it. I know I will not be able to lift as heavy anymore because of this but at least I’ll still be able to workout and put muscle on.

 

[buck]

Have your workouts changed since your surgery and are you getting your trt from a dr or from here?

DR prescribe TRT for 25 years. I augment as i see fit. But then i call it a cycle. The big change is the weights are not as high as they were 20-30+ years ago. But the same can be said about all the weights i push even with joints that are original. I quit using a straight bar for most things back in the 90's. Only went up to 100# DB's post surgery for chest. That was less then a year after replacement. But 3 months after my replacement i had some spine surgery, fusion, rods put in so that added time to the recovery. Was back in the gym and work a week after that one.

 

[gauge22-v2]

DR prescribe TRT for 25 years. I augment as i see fit. But then i call it a cycle. The big change is the weights are not as high as they were 20-30+ years ago. But the same can be said about all the weights i push even with joints that are original. I quit using a straight bar for most things back in the 90's. Only went up to 100# DB's post surgery for chest. That was less then a year after replacement. But 3 months after my replacement i had some spine surgery, fusion, rods put in so that added time to the recovery. Was back in the gym and work a week after that one.

This was with a full replacement? IE socket and humeral head?

 

[buck]

This was with a full replacement? IE socket and humeral head?

No. The socket was just reamed and then micro fractured. To allow stem cells to leak out. Which seems to cause a fibrous coating to cover the surface. A full replacement would have meant basically giving up lifting according to the Dr.'s. As the plastic piece that is used for the socket would wear out to quickly from any real use of the shoulder. That is why i went with the "ream and run" surgery, as there was no restrictions on physical activities after the procedure.

 

[chalkedup]

If your really worried I would order some antibiotics to have on hand just in case. Or if it gets infected just go to the Dr and tell him you think something bit you. Just say you woke up with a stinging feeling. Don't offer more info than that pretend you have no idea what's going. As someone stated above infections are rare. I am not too familiar with the sponsors so I have no idea if you can obtain them here

Just did not want to get an infection while I was healing.

 

[BLKGUY2006]

I never came off anything duringmy 6 operations. All six have been shoulders and knees.
I need a shoulder replacement now as well and would love to hear how you do during your recovery process. Heal up soon buddy.

 

[Fly Ricky]

When I had surgery my ortho has his patients stay on any trt and gh usage.

 

[perfection]

Just a little update. I have achieved my range of motion back and will be released soon to keep working out so I can build my muscle back up but the one thing that the doctors stressed to me is that I could not do flat barbel bench or incline barbel bench anymore as that would wear my shoulder quicker and puts a lot of stress on the shoulder. If I continue to then I would be doing a revision of the procedure a lot sooner then I was suppose to. The replace ment it to last 25 to 30 years. So I will try to maximize the life of this replacement.

My question is has anyone come back to compete in any bodybuilding competitions after a surgery like this? I am thinking about doing another show or would it be wise to not do bodybuilding shows anymore?

 

[Alzadosghost]

Iv been looking for that answer for years and have yet to hear the response I wanted. Iv asked hundreds of former athletes that have had shoulder replacements and have yet to hear of anyone returning to lifting hard and with enough weight to even matter. Best of luck I may not be far behind.

 

[OldManLogan]

I’m keeping an eye on this thread as well.
As far as training shoulders/ chest, if we take out flat and incline barbell presses, how do you guys suggest we train? Machines/cables/ dumbbells instead? Lots of push ups?