6 Dislocations, One Bankart Failure & Finally: The Latarjet Procedure

After 6 dislocations and a failed Bankart surgery, Daniel finally had the Latarjet procedure.. and his recovery story will sound very familiar. In this episode of The Latarjet Diaries podcast, I sit down with Dan, a 40-year-old single dad and healthcare executive from North Dakota, now 6.5 months post-op after his Latarjet surgery. We talk about everything the medical textbooks leave out. The mental weight of chronic shoulder instability, practical survival tips for the first 6 weeks, the real cost of physiotherapy in the US ($35 vs $310 without insurance), and why Daniel lost 20 pounds using his recovery as a health reset. If you're scheduled for Latarjet procedure surgery, or you're deep in the recovery grind right now.. this conversation is for you! 📕 FREE sneak peek latarjet E-book → https://payhip.com/b/lD0WZ 💪 Get my FULL latarjet rehab program → Get it here → https://shorturl.at/9sEDr Collabs & business inquiries: → [email protected] 📈 Subscriber Count → 557 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Bankart surgery vs Latarjet procedure — why Bankart failed after 15 years ✅ 6-week immobilizer protocol: how to survive daily life with one arm ✅ Driving, parenting & working after shoulder surgery ✅ The real mental security that comes after Latarjet (Dan: "worth its weight in gold") ✅ Cost of physio in the US + how to find the right physiotherapist ✅ Dan's countdown calendar method for surviving the mental grind ✅ Using shoulder surgery recovery as a total health reset TIMESTAMPS ⌚ 0:00 – Introduction: Two Latarjet Surgery Recovery Stories 1:20 – Meet Daniel : Latarjet Patient, 40 Years Old, North Dakota 2:12 – Bankart Surgery vs Latarjet Surgery: What's the Difference? 3:10 – When Bankart Fails: Why Surgeons Recommend Latarjet 4:19 – 7 Months Post-Op: Range of Motion After Latarjet Surgery 5:54 – Returning to Golf & Sports After Shoulder Surgery 6:44 – Pain & Soreness After Latarjet: What to Expect 8:07 – Overcoming Fear of Shoulder Dislocation Post-Surgery 9:15 – Are Negative Latarjet Reviews Online True? 10:00 – 6-Week Immobilizer Protocol After Latarjet Surgery 11:13 – How to Manage Daily Life After Shoulder Surgery (With Kids) 12:09 – Driving After Shoulder Surgery: When Is It Safe? 13:07 – Nerve Damage After Latarjet Surgery: Dylan's Experience 15:50 – Pre-Surgery Anxiety & Fear: You're Not Alone 17:20 – How Finding Other Patients Online Helped Recovery 19:08 – Why Dylan Chose Latarjet: Bone Loss & Chronic Instability 20:18 – Sports Injuries That Lead to Latarjet: Jiu-Jitsu & Padel 22:39 – Nerve Damage Recovery Timeline After Shoulder Surgery 25:10 – Arm Strength Differences After Latarjet Surgery 26:15 – Return to Work After Shoulder Surgery: What to Expect 27:31 – Cost of Physiotherapy After Latarjet in the United States 29:38 – How to Find a Good Physiotherapist for Shoulder Surgery Recovery 31:59 – Latarjet Recovery Timeline: 6 to 12 Months Post-Op 33:31 – Returning to Padel & Active Sports After Latarjet 35:06 – Pre-Surgery Preparation Tips for Latarjet Patients 35:29 – Practical Tips for Life After Shoulder Surgery (Clothing, Eating, Sleeping) 39:24 – Mental Strategy for Recovery: The Countdown Calendar Method 40:10 – Patience & Mindset During Long Shoulder Surgery Recovery 43:02 – Alcohol, Pain Medication & Lifestyle After Shoulder Surgery 44:01 – Using Recovery as a Health Reset: Weight Loss & New Habits 46:51 – Final Advice for Anyone Facing Latarjet Surgery 48:13 – Connect with The Latarjet Diaries Community 📲 WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST? If you've been through shoulder surgery and want to share your experience — drop a comment below or send me a message. I'd love to connect with you. Subscribe for weekly updates:    / @thelatarjetdiaries   Connect with me here: →Website: https://www.dylandejonghe.com →Instagram:   / dylandejonghe   →Linkedin:   / dylandejonghe   Gear I Use → TheraBands – https://amzn.to/3MzaZ4M → Rehab Ball – https://amzn.to/4rGMQbu → Resistance Bands – https://amzn.to/4r5kBmP → AB Roller – https://amzn.to/45UD9hd → Balance Discs – https://amzn.to/4rH9CzY MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS Epidemic Sound (Free trail) → https://share.epidemicsound.com/pv9oxh 🎬 Watch next: →Watch my full Latarjet Recovery Journey:    • NERVE DAMAGE UPDATE + EMG TEST / LATARJET ...   →Watch my 1st BOXING video:    • BOXING 5 Months After LATARJET Surgery | S...   →Nerve damage video:    • My Worst Fear Confirmed | LATARJET Nerve I...   Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or physical therapist. This content is for informational purposes only and represents my own personal experience. Always consult with your surgeon or physiotherapist before trying new exercises. #latarjet #shouldersurgery #nervedamage #physicaltherapy #shoulderinstability #shoulderrehab