you're looking at a six month recovery period, which will include facilitated stretching, massage, ROM and strength exercise and anything else your PT deems necessary. The right physical therapist will make all the difference. I wouldn't think pool too much until then, but you will have full function if you do what you are told. so no pool, masturbation or anything else that requires heavy use of the arm:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
I read your reply to another post. from experience, even though you feel like you're able to use the arm, don't. you are only going to delay the recovery. aggravating the area which will cause swelling and soreness is a sign of "leave me the f alone". It's not easy, losing the use of an arm is very difficult, but if you do your rehab properly, it is the only way to ensure a successful return. You do what you are comfortable with, I can't tell you what to do, but you asked and this is my reply.
