Totally relate, man. I had an anterior labral repair this past december – took it very slowly coming back and have been exact on course with the physical therapy stuff – static, smooth movement for climbing and staying away from steep stuff (and I mean, staying away from straight roof climbing, overhanging to 30 degrees feels ok) and its been getting stronger at a pretty rapid rate. Not gonna lie; even at this point there are still twinges and the range of motion doesn’t match the left, but I can totally see coming back very strong over a long period of time.

I do agree entirely with some of the things you’ve said. When I jacked mine, I had the same attitude of “it’s only climbing” and then realized that my life, my job, my relationship, and my future plans for life in general all revolved around climbing. Now, nine months post-op and climbing again, I feel like I have way more perspective on what it means to be a climber. Blessing in disguise + hella pain, but better person because of it.

Basically saying good luck, good to hear you are handling it well. Take your time, sure you’ll come back beastly.

i’m joking of course. anyways, cheer up on the climbing. i’ll take spanish with you if you want to do night school at city or something. also, i have the urge to either throw a cat or spin a baby now. also also, i forgot about that sweatshirt. nice.