I remember reading about your shoulder problems, that really stinks. I hope you still enjoy some success with the compound. I am sure you will be back to shooting the longbow as soon as you can. Just don't rush it. I have a buddy right now who has shoulder problems. The Dr. told him to stay away from his bow for this season. He was having a hard time trying to accept the idea of hunting with a crossbow and decided to try his compound about two weeks ago. He hurt his shoulder so badly that the Dr. told him he may never be able to draw a bow again.