Originally Posted by
rapwithtom
I feel for you. This injury, plus 2 rotator cuff repairs in my past, make me all too familiar with how tough life is with an injured shoulder.
On the positive side, shoulder muscle strengthening is sort of addictive...almost kinda like cycling. OK not so much, but a little. I have more upper body strength now than I've ever had in my entire life. Sometimes, I even kinda almost remind myself of Rambo Richard Simmons.
Anyway, I wish you and me full recovery and no further shoulder injuries!
Cheers. Don't feel bad for me. I put myself in these situations and accept the risks.
I agree that lifting to build strength for a compromised shoulder is addicting. I've been cleared to go back to the gym and take it easy. I feel so much better when I don't notice my shoulder weakness. It's not like I'm building upper body strength. Ask anyone who has ridden with me, I'm tiny.
BTW the other side (shattered clavicle) is fully healed. I will get the pin taken out in a month or so. Alignment is very good.