Stage 2 separation 10/25 with bruising and what turned out to be fractured ribs.
I've been riding single track again, for a few weeks. Each ride a little better. Last week I felt much better pulling the front end up, and even threw in some bunny hops. Was very happy with progression. Well, until today.
Today was my first attempt at surfing. Waves were about chest high. I really thought I was going to be relatively fine, but I was wrong. Everything hurt...paddling out, duck diving, popping up to my feet, really everything. The worst part was I couldn't paddle hard, so catching waves was very difficult. The whole session was essentially a wash. The shoulder got more achy as I went, and I even started feeling the ribs; even though they are in back, the pressure on the front of my rib cage made them hurt.
Pretty depressed with the whole thing. Hoping I just tried too soon, and in a few weeks it will be a lot better, but worried I may have damaged my shoulder in some other way. At least I can ride. Still haven't tried rear wheel hops or any trials you type moves, but XC riding has been great.
I did buy an armored vest though, in case I fell on the ribs. Gave me a sense of security (false perhaps) that helped me ride a bit harder. I also bought a fatbike about 1-2 wks after my crash thinking it would be a "softer" way to get back out there. Basically just an excuse to buy anger bike