5,5 Months Post Latarjet Surgery
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5.5 Months Post Latarjet From Surviving to Actually Living Again
About five and a half months ago, everything slowed down.
Today, it finally feels like things are moving again… not just forward, but back to life.
This isn’t a “I’m fully back” story.
But it is a moment where I can honestly say:
I feel like myself again.
The Short Version
The nerve damage has improved a lot.
My shoulder feels almost healed.
Not perfect but strong, capable, and reliable again.
And that changes everything.
Physically The Biggest Shift So Far
If I compare where I am now to even a month or two ago, the difference is huge.
My shoulder finally feels like something I can trust again.
There is still
some strength loss
about 5 to 10 degrees missing in range of motion
But honestly that is nothing compared to where I started.
Especially when I hear stories from others going through the same surgery.
A Small “Test” That Meant a Lot
Recently, I tried boxing for the first time since surgery.
And not halfway I kind of went all in.
The days after
stiff
sore
you could feel the tissue adapting to impact again
But here is the important part
4 days later everything felt normal again.
No lingering pain. No setback.
That moment gave me a lot of confidence.
Strength Pain and Progress
My strength is improving steadily.
Not fast
Not linear
But consistent
And more importantly
I am learning patience in a way I never really had before.
Pain wise, things are very manageable now.
The only moments I really notice it
random ones
Like lying on the couch with my girlfriend and her head accidentally pressing against my scar 😅
That kind of pain I will take that any day.
Training Finding Rhythm Again
The past few weeks were not perfect I got a bit sick which slowed things down.
But I am back now.
Cardio
I have picked things up again:
running
cycling
Hyrox style training
boxing
It feels good to move freely again.
Mobility
If I am honest I slacked a bit here.
And I feel the difference.
So for the coming months
👉 mobility becomes a priority again
Because I know that is the key to unlocking that last 5 to 10 percent.
Calisthenics
Same story here a bit inconsistent due to being sick.
But the goal has not changed
L sit eventually V sit
We are still building.
The Mental Shift This One Hit Different
This is probably the biggest change since my last update.
Mentally, I feel
good again
Better than the months before.
There is something powerful about reaching a point where you realize
👉 there is light at the end of the tunnel
Not in theory
but because you actually start to feel it
These past months definitely changed me.
More patience
More resilience
More awareness
Growth you do not really ask for but end up being grateful for.
The Latarjet Diaries Growing Into Something Bigger
What started as just documenting recovery is slowly turning into something more.
Current stats
396 subscribers
51.3K views
1.2K watch hours
One of my videos even passed 12K views which is honestly crazy to me.
But more than the numbers, I am noticing something else
👉 trust is building
People are watching, reacting, asking questions
And that is exactly why I am taking the next step.
What is Coming Next
I am currently working on
an ebook about my Latarjet journey
including tips, lessons, and real experiences
plus exercise videos in collaboration with my physio
The goal is simple
👉 help people who are going through the same thing
Because I know how confusing and frustrating this process can be especially in places where physio is expensive or limited.
Work and Reality
On April 7th, I am going back to work progressively.
And honestly
I am ready
Not just financially but mentally too.
It feels like the next step in getting my normal life back.
Rehab and Routine
Things have shifted slightly
4 times gym per week
2 times physio per week
Less than before but more focused
And that is what matters now
quality over quantity
One Realization I Keep Coming Back To
Recovery is not just about healing.
At some point, it becomes about
👉 rebuilding confidence in your body
And I feel like I have crossed that line.
Final Thoughts
I am not 100 percent.
But I am no longer in survival mode.
I am training
I am progressing
I am building again
And most importantly
I believe in where this is going.
If you are somewhere earlier in this process
keep going
Even when it feels slow
Even when it is frustrating
Because one day, without realizing it, you will have a moment where you think
👉 damn I am actually doing okay again
And that moment is worth everything.
Youtube Video: boxing after latarjet surgery
