I'll share with you my shoulder surgery sentiment and tell you that if you have the mental strength to know what is going to be expected over the next 6 months, then go for it. My doctor told me I can live with my pain, bit as a personal trainer and active guy, I couldn't settle for performing at 80% the rest of my life. I wanted my strength back (by the time I was 21, I was benching 315 at 175BW and military press was 225). I missed lifting "carefree". After I experienced pain, I had 2 MRIs, and I did 2 bouts of PT. My training went downhill because I became depressed and my personal training business suffered too because clients can see my apprehension at demonstrating exercises and lack of enthusiasm on my part.
I decided to get the surgery and never looked back. I did about 6 months of intensive PT with a friend and suffered some set backs (mainly inflammation and overzealousness). But I am stronger than ever and although I don't put up the numbers like a younger fellow does, I am still "stronger" than I was at 24. Having this injury also helped me understand the body more and how joint dysfunction affects ALL function and it helped me become a better fitness professional.
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