twizted_steel

I have competed in the NPC Female Bodybuilding (HW) for the past5 years, but in the past year and a half i have had 2 major shoulder surgeries, resulting in a MAJOR DEPRESSION. I have also developed plantar faciitas. Now, I have full range of motion and can work through the foot pain, MY problem is DEPRESSION!! I cant seem to get past it. Havent trained hard for almost a year. CAN ANYONE PLEASE SHARE IF THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS???

Malley

I have not been though anything as bad as that. However I have been through depression. Your best bet is to surround yourself with positive people and do all the things that make you happy. Heck I was sick for 2 months with namonia, and I was depressed as hell....I cannot even imagine how u feel! Do the things that cause you the least pain. BTW-have you did rehab for these issues?

twizted_steel

Rhab for what? the surgeries? i did my own PT, had full range in 2 weeks post both surgeries.

Malley

Why didnt you actually go to a pt?

twizted_steel

I did my PT on my own. Why go to a PT when you can do it on your own? Just followed Orthos exercises and was VERY VERY disciplined about doing them throughout the day, every day. Bodybuilders tend to come back from surgeries much quicker than "mortals" lol. No one knows out bodies like we do!!

Malley

Alrighty

hardbodyequipment

I also ended up decling PT and doing my own. Mine was to stretch the back calf area. PT wanted to put a stretching brace on, to be worn several hours everyday. I did leg streching exercises several times a day instead. Worked faster and much less painful. Just had to put in the time and effort everyday. Also, I did check with my PT person first, to be on the safe side.

fit4eternity1

I've been bodybuilding for 20 years now. Shoulder was getting worse than I fell back on the ice. Live in chicago. Tore the rest of the rotary cuff off the bone and the upper bicep tendon . Not good. I've always been respected for my size. No steroids by the way. Lean a very muscular. Anyways had the surgery by a great surgeon in chicago. Went to therapy for a a month or so and am now working out again . Got the muscle back and was ready to go. Right shoulder is great. Left shoulder has been hurting had mri. Guess what. Torn rotorary cuff in left shoulder. Just when I'm getting stronger. Suck. Talk about depressed. Another 7 months of surgery and recovery. But I know I will be back and like new. For the depression I I would get your hormone level checked. Low testoserone causes fatigue and depression.iknow I was depressed shrinking eveyday after surgery for seven months. Felt weak and fragile . Going from big and strong and respectd to depressed and fragile is tough to take. Now I have to go through it again. I've learned a lot about myself during these trails. Health is not to be taken for granted. I will be back and in the best shape of my life and all I can do is focus on the positive and the bigger picture. Learning a lot . Not always fun but in the long run will be better off.

twizted_steel

well my gurls... im back and better than ever. just did a photo shoot in SD and a video in venice. Lookin and feelin like a million bucks! Time heals all wounds for real!thanks for all your input and support my sisters in iron!