Essendon midfielder David Myers is keeping a positive mindset as he begins his recovery from shoulder surgery.

Myers was assisted from the ground just minutes into the Bombers season.

Taken at number six in the 2007 national draft, Myers has played 84 games for the Bombers since making his debut in 2008.

No stranger to injury, he’d endured another pre-season of niggling problems.

“I’d had a pretty scratchy pre-season and it was frustrating to go down.  But you get over it pretty quickly,” he said.

“You’ve only got to look at ‘Komzy’ (Nick Kommer) and see his struggles to get a bit of perspective.” 

Kommer is increasing his training loads as he nears a return and the outlook is bright for Myers too. 

“The surgery went really well.  He had what’s called a Latarjet procedure.  The recovery form that is a lot quicker than a conventional procedure,” Club Doctor Bruce Reid said.

“With the operation David had, he’ll only be in a sling for two weeks and into strength work at four weeks.  He’ll be running early so he’ll be fit when he comes back.” 

In the meantime, Myers will be a close eye on his teammates who have made a positive start to the season.

“They’ve been playing some great footy and I’m really happy for them.  But it also makes me more determined to get back out there,” he said.