I was able to get through 3-4 simple songs on Burton the Banjo today. I could feel the scar stretch on my left hand as I fretted my chords. Fingering individual notes is currently beyond my abilities.
I was surprised that clamping down was as hard as it was. The stretches, I felt. The weakness, I didn't. It took a great deal of effort to make the notes bright.
At least I can play a little, now. And that is a happy making thing.
I hope I can get to guitar stretches again soon, too. I miss playing with D and J.