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Tommy John Surgery

RP Ryan P Tatusko10+ posts
I was just wondering out here on the board how many people have had the surgery "Tommy John." I had it 7 months ago and they took the ligament from my leg (patellar?). I am going to start throwing off the mound in 3 months. My surgery was a little different, I had the torn UCL, torn muscle, and they took out 6 bone spurs. I have bee throwing long toss, and I was wondering if anyone out there has gone through it and what kind of results have you seen? I am a freshman @ Indiana State University, and you have probably seen me post about TJ before Roll Eyes Just want to know what I could be expect in 5 months...Thanx Guys

Fast MPH/Slower MPH?
Arm Fatigue more quickly?
More/Less Soreness when you throw?
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Shhsbb11Shhsbb1110+ posts
I am a sophomore in high school. I didnt have to have an actual tommy johns surgery it was to scope out scartissue from the partialy torn ligament they also scrapped a new place to put the ulnar nerve. It was about 8 months for recovery. MPH is slower but only from 86 to 83. I did get very sore and had arm fatigue but stretching and some weight training took care of that. Just do plenty of tube work and take it S-L-O-W.
P PGStaff10,000+ posts
Sycamore,

There are no exact answers to your questions. Some gain MPHs and some lose MPHs. Arm fatigue will happen until you are back to 100%. Soreness also leaves after awhile. Sometimes soreness leaves too soon and can mislead pitchers into thinking they're ready.

The most common problem in coming back is RUSHING it. Ahhsbb is giving sound advice. Do not rush it!

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