Where have you been?

So where have I been? Well along with winter, and less chances to get outdoors, I also broke my right clavicle along with my left humorous and pulling out the anchors I had put in my left rotator last year. How you may ask, well riding dirt bikes this time. Now now, I know the people who are out there that say you shouldn't ride dirt bikes or participate in dangerous activities because this is what happens. But in reality, I have been riding for 24 years, including 2 years of racing on a professional circuit, and this is my very first injury that required a visit to the hospital. That being said, I feel I'm doing pretty well. 3 weeks post-op on my right arm I can lift weight, and move freely as pain tolerances allow. Not to mention, I have my very first hardware! I now have a 4 1/2" piece of titanium with 7 titanium screws in my right shoulder, and more to come in a week and a half when I go back for my second bought of MRIs. So here is a shot from surgery #1, 18 staples (I pulled a couple out myself after bargaining with the nurse) and the plate underneath.

I will update as events warrant, we are moving into camping season and I am planning a lot of hikes so stay tuned, and I am sorry I have left you all hanging for so long.