redsox8191 Sorry to hear about your sons injury! Please keep in mind that the success rate for TJ surgery is quite good! I recently read that something like 9 out of 10 players are able to come back from this surgery. The success rate is much better than surgery to the shoulder. Many actually increase velocity after returning. This is normally attributed to strictly following the prescribed rehab schedule. This includes many aspects, Physical therapy, strength training, improved mechanics, a strict throwing program. etc. One thing which I think is sound advice is not to rush things and follow the program which gives the best road to success. Best of luck to your son! Lets hope he comes back throwing even better than before!