Tuesday, July 6:
My first day back in the gym since JP's retreat back in March because of my shoulder problems and subsequent surgery. I wasn't quite sure that I was up to making to my return just yet as my shoulder was still causing me some pain. But, I was anxious to really try out the "pre-hab" exercises Bill Hartman instructed me on while at the retreat. I get in, get through my routine which was surprisingly easy, and get out. I felt great! My shoulders were feeling no pain, plus there was just the mental excitement that my long layoff was finally coming to an end.
Wednesday, July 7:
I slept better than I had in months the night before, perhaps just from the euphoria of getting back in the gym, but probably mostly because my shoulders finally did not hurt one little bit all night long. I was literally on cloud 9 all day long. I was feeling the "normal" muscle weakness that I normally feel after a decent workout and that made me even happier! I felt so good that I made my 2nd appearance at the gym. This time I just did some HIIT on the treadmill. About half way through, my shoulders started aching which I guessed was from the arm-swinging motion. I made a couple of adjustments and I was fine again.
Thursday, July 8:
I awoke in severe pain! Both shoulders were literally on fire. I immediately got up and headed straight for the medicine cabinet to pop 2 Aleve. In all the years that I've had shoulder problems, including 4 surgeries, I couldn't recall a pain that intense. I barely made it through my morning routine without crying due to the intense pain. An hour later, the pain hadn't subsided, so I found myself digging through my office drawers for my secret stash of Vicodin, which barely helped. I dug out my exercise bands and did some light stretching....WHAM....my shoulders popped and I got some relief. FINALLY! However, they continued to bother me all day long. Okay, so now I was thinking I really screwed the pooch on this one.
Friday, July 9:
What a difference a day makes! Hell, not even, just one good night. Today, I'm refreshed, the shoulders feel "normal" for the first time in 3 years and I can feel the muscle pain localizing in my scapular region. I'm thinking that yesterday was just a severe case of "rebound" pain. Sitting here right now, I'm extremely thankful that I met Bill Hartman, even though yesterday I was cursing his name!!
I'm even more excited about working towards getting my shoulders close to some sense of "normal".
Thanks again for all your help, Bill!!
Damn! Now, I've gotta go home and figure out where Mrs. Bond stashed my cryo-cuff and cooler.... 
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