Why I will have to stop posting for a while...
So I'm not really that used to making these update videos, so I wasn't as clear as I'd like to be. Several months ago, I tore a tendon loose in my shoulder. Given my history of shoulder pain, I didn't realize this was different than what I was used to and continued doing things I normally would do. That continued activity probably aggravated the condition more. I finally realized it wasn't going away and made a doctor's appointment. Initially they gave me a cortisone shot but that didn't help, so I got an MRI and the correct diagnosis. I then had to wait for surgery scheduling to call me, but was told the operation would be mid January. They called after this video was posted and said it's actually mid February. Between now and surgery, I can get out there, but I have to seriously dial back my activities so I don't further worsen the tear. After surgery, I will have several weeks where I can't do anything real physical activity. I'm not really sure how long it will take before I can be cleared for hiking, but I hope within a few weeks or more I can be back out on mellow hiking trails. They said it would be 6 months before I can begin weight training to strengthen my arm/shoulder and it would take several months (up to another 6) of weight training physical therapy before I'm back to 100%. Until I have completed the full recovery, I probably can't canyoneer, climb, scramble or do anything where I need both arms to keep from dying. HOWEVER, car camping and day hikes should be fine from now until surgery and hopefully shortly after surgery.
Another complication is editing. Even if I can be out hiking 2 or 3 weeks after surgery, I doubt I can use my right arm for editing; that repetitive motion of using a mouse and keyboard probably won't be feasible for longer. I'm not sure.
During all of this I haven't gotten out much as I've been waiting to hear what's going on. So my previously recorded content has pretty much caught up with the release schedule, so there will probably be some gaps here and there, but hopefully I get back out there for the time being and fix that. I'm also kind of regrouping and thinking about what this all means. Trying to get together ideas to keep myself busy and sane through all of this, and I have a pretty long list of stuff that will keep me busy well into next year. I also greatly appreciate the suggestions from you all.
Anyway, that's what's happening. I'll try to keep everyone posted without being obtrusive about it. After all, this is a hiking channel and I do my best to keep it light hearted and focused on the outdoors.
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