Lou's Log

[lou t]

3/22
Week #20 GPP Day
bw 162.8

8 minute amrap abs roman chair situps bw +25lbs
8 minute amrap supine grip cable pull downs 110lbs

25 minute steady state powermill

Note:
I had my consult with Dr. yesterday. He didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, just gave me my options:
1. do nothing and most likely will be looking at a complete shoulder replacement down the road. Too much damage.
2. have surgery and get on with my life.
He referred me to a surgeon. I also found an orthopedic group at NY Presbyterian that specializes in sports medicine and shoulders. Waiting to hear back from them to schedule appointment.

Shoulder pain today remains moderate. Not much sleep in the past week or so.

[lou t]

3/23
Week # 20 Day #2
bw 162

Comp DL
375 x 1 @ 8
350 x 3 @ 8
360 x 3 @ 9
340 x 3 @ 8 4-6% drop
340 x 3 @ 8.5
340 x 3 @ 9

seated low cable rows
110 x 6 @ 6
115 X 6 @ 7
120 x 6 @ 8
120 x 6 @ 8
120 x 6 @ 8

Note;
Deadlifts felt pretty good.

Injury update:
I have a consult with an orthopedic sport surgeon out of New York Presbyterian on 4/4.

[tdood]

What was the diagnosis Lou? What specifically is damaged?

[slowmotion]

Honestly I am impressed with the way you go on lifting.

[lou t]

What was the diagnosis Lou? What specifically is damaged?

Hey Tom, thanks for checking in
1. complete tear of the anterior leading edge of the supraspinous tendon, extending 8mm medially.
2. tendinosis of both the suprapinatus and infraspinatus tendons (scar tissue & partial tearing of 50%)
3. The subscapularis tendon is thickened distally compatible with degeneration.(scar tissue and partially tore >50%)
4. moderate degenerativechanges in the acronioclavicular joint
5. bursitis

[lou t]

Honestly I am impressed with the way you go on lifting.

I need to keep myself moving so I do what my body will allow me to do.

Thanks for stopping by

[slowmotion]

Well, just keep going. We'll be cheering you on.

[tdood]

That is a beat up shoulder. I wish you the best. Your pull looks strong still, keep working on it, break records.

[lou t]

That is a beat up shoulder

its a 60 year old shoulder man, its been through a lot of shit.

I wish you the best

thanks

Your pull looks strong still, keep working on it

Pulls have been steadily coming along. Spent some time tweaking my form. I played with my stance width and a few other little things. I feel like my form is as good as it has been.

break records

I'm on pace to do some damage to a few American Records but will have to see if I will have enough time to get myself back to these levels by the Nationals.

I'm not looking forward to the road I have to travel to rehab and train back to where I am now. it will be interesting to see how long it takes to recovery my strength from a prolonged layoff.
I figure, even if I am in a sling, I can still do leg press. I may even be able to use a safety squat bar with one hand. I have a hip belt, so I may be able to do hip belt squats.

[lou t]

3/24
bw 161
Week #20 GPP DAY

Good Morning Lifters

8 minute amrap abs & back
abs - roman chair situps bw +25
wide grip cable pull downs
HIIT - Bike - 5 minute warm up level 8 - 20/140 6 rounds @ level 18 - 10 minute level 10