Post Surgery: Novice v.s. Texas Method

[Kaylib]

I am 59 years old and started training at the age of 20. Have literally not stopped training since. Did a little bodybuilding and powerlifting in my late 20's and early 30's. After reading Starting Strength and Practical Programming I realized that I have been over-training for decades. Following the reading of those books I changed my routine to the novice protocol for around three months and then switched to the Texas Method.

Having shoulder surgery in two weeks for a full supraspinatus tear and a partial infraspinatus tear. Down the road once I get the go ahead from the surgeon to return to full activity, I am wondering if I should go back to the novice method until I hopefully regain my strength to pre-injury levels or utilize the Texas Method from the outset?

Thank you for you time.

[Mark Rippetoe]

It will be more complicated that that, I'm afraid. Call me sometime and we'll talk about it.

[Kaylib]

It will be more complicated that that, I'm afraid. Call me sometime and we'll talk about it.

Thank you for that offer.