I Can Now Do What My Original Orthopedic Doc Said I Could Never Do Again · 1:05am Jun 8th, 2021
So during late 2017 to early 2018, I used to see an ortho doc to get referrals for physical therapy. Since I wanted to know all I could about my condition, I'd ask him countless questions, especially about what movements I could hope to do again in the future.
One question and answer I'll never forget. I asked him if I could ever do upper body pushing movements again. Stuff like push ups, bench presses, overhead presses, etc. Considering my condition hurt the most when I did pushing movements, I had a deep fear I'd never be able to do them again. Even raising my arm hurt like hell and inflamed my shoulders.
My doc's answer: Nope, I can never do them again. No matter what I do, my shoulders will never be able to do them pain-free.
Saying I was pissed was an understatement. Considering lifting and fighting were key parts of my personality, being told I could never even punch pain-free hurt more than any punch could.
Well, I can now report to you that yesterday I proved him wrong. I did overhead presses, then weighted push ups, then dumbbell bench presses, and then lateral raises (shoulder raises to the side).
Saying I'm proud is a massive understatement. Legit, I actually started tearing up in front of my wife earlier because it still feels bizarre that I can do this stuff again after being in pain for so long. And all it took was 6 hours a day of therapy and stretching a day at some points 
Also, I can now do power cleans again 
To close this:
1. To that ortho doc, FUCK YOU
2. I can't wait to get back to what I consider a minimum level of strength. Perhaps 225lbs strict overhead press, 315lbs bench press, and 315lbs power clean within a year? 
3. Also, FUCK YOU to the doc who wanted me to get on meds back when I was 14 and pre-diabetic. I literally had to learn about nutrition by myself at 14 to save myself from diabetes.
