Sweet, But A Tad Sour...

“Sweet, but still sour…”

I think that’s a good description on how I feel about this current issue. In my other blog (www.pinehillrddiaries.blogspot.com), I posted yesterday a short entry about my doctor’s appointment this past Thursday. During my Pre-Op Check Up with my Diabetic and Primary Physician, Dr. Hartluab, I found out I lost nearly thirteen pounds. I went from 268 lbs. down to 255 lbs. in two to three months. Although, I’m still 5 lbs. away from my goal weight (250 lbs.) and two months over the target time limit, I feel good overall. Everything seemed to start follow well. My coach, Red Schafer, is behind me. My team is very supportive. My family has always been supportive. I’m focused and serious about my Diabetes and getting it under control. My plans and goals to compete in 2012 were well-enforced and ready underway. Even my work schedule was becoming a non-factor. Great, right? Wrong!

During training, I reinjured my shoulder and now need surgery to rebuild my right Rotator Cuff. Surgery is scheduled for Monday, September 26^th, which is two days away. All of my plans for training are now on the shelf. Even my weight loss is in jeopardy because I’ll be restricted to train for 6-to-8 weeks. I’m nervous because, I feel lost and not knowing how to stay healthy and maintain my weight and strength during this “down” time bothers me.

Over the years, I’ve found Jiujitsu to be just as mental as it is physical. I hope during this time, I can get my mental game up and study the philosophies of Jiujitsu. Many people train, but few train to understand Jiujitsu. That’s my focus during the time between surgery and training. During this down time, I'll be going through therapy getting the shoulder strong and ready for training again. I hope to get started at therapy quick so I can put the philosophies of Jiujitsu into practice.

I guess I'll be on the Injured Reserve squad for awhile!!!