Unsure if to hang it up

I had veos, best thing is to get deep tissue laser therapy, symptom is probably on outside of elbow but the problem is on the inside.

Southpawheat, first let me say welcome to this awesome site. You've certainly picked a great place to come and throw out a line on various things to see if other's have faced similar situations such as yours. I have to be honest and say that I have absolutely no clue what VEOS syndrome is but reading about how it is affecting you it seems to be something quite serious. And at 19yrs old I am certainly sure that you could never have expected to be dealing with health issues this young in life. After I read your post I had to figure out a way to convey to you what I hope you'll stop and perhaps take to heart. First of all, you nor no one has any control over what happens to health issues that arise where they seem symptomatic. So please don't think of this as the game turning on you. It's not. This game of baseball loves its players just as much as you guys love the game. View it from another perspective each day as a sport and place where you and your family spent great quality time together. Growing, loving, laughing, crying, traveling, fast food, rain out's, teammates, memories, etc. to name just a few. And if the game is not in your future going forward you will continue on in life with something in your memory banks that is very special. Instead of bitterness, disappointment, jealously, etc. If I may share this with you with nothing but hopes that you can see just exactly who is really in control. Isaiah 55:8-9 gently reminds us of this: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways declares the Lord.  As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." In Layman's terms, we may have our own plans for our life but in the end, God may have other plans for us. And when certain doors shut sometimes it's a way of us moving on to find the right door we are meant to go through.

My very best to you young man.

YGD

YGD - very well put. 

After three years of college ball my son had the door close on him.  While his performance on the field was good (All Conference, .302 BA, 6 HR's, 12 doubles) his junior year his grades slipped just enough that the college (D2) did not renew his scholarship.  Coach still wanted him but could not offer any scholarship money.

My son ultimately decided on a different route.  As he hadn't accumulated enough credits to apply for his AA (he spent his first two years at a JuCo) he went back the JC to get his AA and while there is a volunteer coach (student assistant) for his old team.  No, it's not the same, but he has always loved the game.  He plans to move onto a different university, get his degree and move on with his life.  At some point there is life after baseball - just don't know when that will be.

At least he got a championship ring (the D2 team won their conference and placed third in regionals).  He was recognized as a All Conference 1st Team for two positions (DH and infield), earned Conference Tournament Honors and was named to the Regional 2nd team.

We still miss going to the games, but I'm still proud he manned up and made the decision on his own.  We'll always be there for him.

As Young Gun Dad said, sometimes the Lord closes the door.  You just have to find the open window.  He has plans for you.  You just have to figure out what the plan is and find the window.

Good luck!

Well, hard to follow YGD... nice.

Southpaw heat, you have been diagnosed and are in PT.  So you have seen a doc or doctors and are seeing physical therapists.  What are those experts saying?  Do they think you can get back to playing with the proper PT?  They will know better than anyone with your specific situation. 

I do know that, to have a chance at return will likely require strict adherence to PT, making sure your throwing mechanics are correct, maintaining the strength you build with PT and proper arm care going forward.  I would guess that some related arthritis is probably not terribly uncommon during recovery of that type of issue so I don't think you have to give it up yet.  Do ask the experts you are already seeing, though.  And if you aren't satisfied that your PT person has a baseball throwing background, maybe you can ask if there is someone else in the group that does.  I haven't seen too many PT organizations without someone with a direct or related background.

Good luck and let us know how things go.  If you are slated to pitch at the college level, I'm guessing you are a decent overall player.  So, worst case, you back off and play as a position player again in a competitive adult league where you can just have fun swinging the stick. 

Veos, is short for valgus extension overload syndrome. Pt on the elbow doesn't help too much at least for me, the best thing is to strengthen the shoulder to take stress off the elbow.

To play or not to play.....always an individuals choice.  I will say that if you love the game you can always stay in it in some way if you choose not to play competitively.  I've seen many 50+ year olds giving lessons, coaching teams, umpiring, playing in softball adult leagues...etc

Talk with your doctors about any lasting repercussions so you have the whole picture.  Is there any possibility of doing permanent damage that will affect the use of your arm for the rest of your life? 

Good luck!

Thanks for the insight guys. I hope to return to effectiveness and health this season, but I will be sure to post in here to let you guys know what happened. From my understanding from my doctor CACO3Girl, the only long term effect would be the arthritis, and also obviously not being able to throw very hard. Cabbagedad, I am not currently undergoing PT on it, but have talked to my PT outside of treatment, and she has confirmed that arthritis is a complication of the injury.

My son's teammate in proball had that complicated with mild arthritis.  He was treated with strong arthritic meds and tono of pt. That was 8 years ago and still pitching.

However, his treatment was given from the team and paid for. I think it was about a year before he was back on the mound.  He didn't throw hard but had pinpoint accuracy.  He also was about 6'5". He actually got picked up in the 5th year player draft so had a stint in MLB.

It's very hard to give up the game, most stop playing due to injuries.  Rehab is a 100% commitment. It hurts to give up what you love, but after awhile one can learn there is life after baseball. 

Keep in touch. Best of luck.

Started throwing a couple weeks ago, things have been going pretty well. I have been really focusing on getting my hips involved early. Was clocked at 77 two weeks in, hoping to get it up to the low 80s from the left side. Thanks guys

southpawheat posted:

Thanks for the insight guys. I hope to return to effectiveness and health this season, but I will be sure to post in here to let you guys know what happened. From my understanding from my doctor CACO3Girl, the only long term effect would be the arthritis, and also obviously not being able to throw very hard. Cabbagedad, I am not currently undergoing PT on it, but have talked to my PT outside of treatment, and she has confirmed that arthritis is a complication of the injury.

I would recommend looking into the works of Dr. McDougall, Dr. Bernard, and Dr. Esselstyn.   Many of their patients arthritis went away after a few months of dietary change.