Good luck to all who have experienced any pain or surgeries.......RZ......I've been following Ryan and am very happy about his summer!!
Long story short.....my son had a freak labrum tear that happened in his car in November 2005 (junior year of college).....labrum surgery in December 2005, redshirt in 2006......
First game in 2007, 7 shutout innings against New Mexico.....Friday starter most of the season, shoulder felt great, elbow not so great.....MRI with two weeks left in season, 50% tear of UCL.....doc says TJ surgery either after the season (2 weeks away) or when it tears all the way......
Pitched last two weekends pretty well against Creighton and Wichita State.....surgery one week later in St. Louis......lots of rehab this summer and conditioning and helping to coach a summer team......now back at school with trainers/team, will throw for first time in 4-5 weeks.....
Not only is the physical work important, but as others have mentioned, the mental approach is vital.....a positive mental attitude makes the rehab easier to spend time and energy on.....
Very much like the rest of life......again, best wishes to all of you!!