Aftermath update:
I got the rod removed from my shoulder a week ago. Now I've got this nifty souvenir shish kabob skewer!
Still feel a little stiffness but it's going to be fine. I even went to the international motorcycle show the day after the procedure, with @
Ducati999. Saw some cool stuff (Alex Rins's MotoGP bike from this year, and Marquez's from his rookie season in MotoGP). Got inspired to get back down in the shop. Been awhile, given that riding ended for me four months ago.