I used to come here often back in the high school days and I still periodically check in. Unfortunately we just got the news that my son has a full tear of his UCL. This comes as a complete shock. He’s never even had the slightest twinge of pain until the past 2 weeks. He started a game for his summer team in Mass. He pitched 5 innings. Said he was sore the next day but chalked it up to not throwing in a game in nearly a month. Said he felt back to normal after 3 days. Started again but he said 5 pitches in he felt a pop. Tried to throw again and had no velo no control and then pain. Left the game. Not so fun watching this happen on the iPad knowing he’s 6 hours away. He texted me 5 minutes later saying he tore it. I tried to tell him to remain optimistic but today we got the MRI report that he has a full tear. The doctor I brought him to was the local ortho who could see us immediately. I don’t even know where to start with finding a surgeon. Everyone is calling with a suggestion, and everyone’s guy is the greatest and none of them take our insurance so but insurance would cover some since we do have out of network coverage. He’s more concerned about what happens with school and trying to play again. He’s going into his senior year, he is on track to graduate next May but obviously is hoping to redshirt and comeback the following year. Is that possible? Grad year or adding a undergraduate major? I have no idea. His college coach was just fired and they hired a new head coach and a whole new coaching staff. I mean it was just announced and he’s never met any of them yet. He really doesn’t even know who to reach out to. He has a full scholarship now but if he stayed for a 5th year does that go away? My head is spinning, he’s devastated. If anyone has any ideas or has been through something similar I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks and sorry for the long post.
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