Aloha Joe,
I used to ride trails in the mountains/jungle here in Hawaii where there is lots of slippery roots and wet conditions. It took me over a year and a half to get back on my motorcycle. And the first few rides were very cautious for I do not want to fall on my hip with that extra weight on me. I just entered my first Poker run and it was way too wet to finish, so I just made it up the first mean hill and then took it easy and rode the flat track areas for I know our mountain..expert only and don't even try when its that wet unless you want to spend 6 hours up there stuck and helping everyone out..so yes my riding has been toned down..but it was riding that made my hip wear out(root cause)and I always have "been there, done that" to the younger riders who don't care if they fall. I am now 2 years and 2 1/2 months out and I think I ride most all radical hills when I need to, but prefer to ride the rides that bring pleasure not pain. It could be my 45 year old brain leading me now.
Eric