This morning I strung up a 43# Bear recurve I have and managed to draw the bow numerous times without any problems.
Feeling confident in myself I strung my hunting bow, a 60# Blacktail recurve. Several months ago I tried to draw it and only got it 6-7 inches before the pain was too much. Taking several deep breaths I gripped the string and pulled it to full draw, charged with adrenaline I went ahead and pulled it several more times.
This might not seem like a big deal to most of you, but it's the first time I've been able to draw my bow back since last August just before I had a heart attack and quadruple bypass. So this is a huge accomplishment for me!
My collarbone is a little numb again, but I have the confidence now. I was starting to worry that this day might never come.
Today was a big day for me! :archer2:
Congratulations, I'd say start shooting it. But only a couple arrows per day, don't want to over do things and have a set back. Take it easy and build up slowly. I'm happy for you! :thumbsup:
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Excellent! Glad to hear that. Take it easy and you'll be right back at it. Congrats on this good news!
Glad to hear Ron - welcome back!
Have a great 2011 hunting season!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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I'm sure you have missed shooting. Glad you are back in the saddle again.
Yeah!! :bigsmyl:
I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron :thumbsup: Great news buddy
The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall. :archer2:
Tracy
Thanks guys, it's been a long road so far!
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Yeah!! :bigsmyl:
I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron :thumbsup: Great news buddy
The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall buddy. :archer2:
Tracy
How you feeling Tracy? I have a package to mail your direction when I get it all packaged up.
Way to go Ron! Glad things are going good!! :thumbsup:
2 weeks post op today,Doing OK and starting to feel like a real person. You know what that feels like bud. I will get there again and really looking forward to getting the trail cams out in June.
Tracy
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Fantastic. Take care, I know it would be deadly to not shoot the bows I love, but it would be worse to deadly it linger. I speak as one who often regrets my impatience.
A big day for sure! Good for you! :clapper:
I remember watching a 3-D shoot from the starting target after my first heart attack and how hard it was not to be able to shoot! It got better for me (not my shooting as it is a poor as ever). It is amazing how many little things you learn to appreciate after learning what "Code Blue" means. I wish you the best on your recovery.
Congradulations. Hap
Don't rush things, take it slow and you'll be back at it. Glad to hear you are doing well. Slow and steady wins the race........ :thumbsup: Keep shooting the 43#'er, best thing to work back to your old self!
Great to hear I'm sure you'll be ready to make up for lost time when season starts this fall,Congrats. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That's Great News Ron...Congrats!!
Glad you're getting back to drawing your bow. :thumbsup:
CONGRATS and enjoy
Ron, Take your time, you'll get there. Go slow and easy. Good Luck
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:clapper: :clapper: Great to hear!
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I'm very happy for you, 'but for the Grace of God there goes any one of us'.
I pray for your continued rehabilitation as a bow-puller!
My issue wasn't near as severe as yours but I was restricted to 2 shots/month out of a 20# bow from January, 2009-August, 2009. That episode complete shut down my earlier attempt to return to recurves until 2010.
Glad to hear you're back in. What a loss if you couldn't. Hard to think about. Don't over do it and go get'em.
Great news!!!!!!
Ron:
First off welcome to the bypass club... and then welcome back. I had three and a lazer..
My doctor let me return to shooting my shotgun after 90 days and said I could shoot my bows when I could pull them but to go slow.
Its tough waiting, I know, but sounds like you are on your way.
I also know that there are other things going on during recovery that you are dealing with. If ya ever want to talk about that PM me....
thats awsome,take it easy but keep working at it
Thanks guys! It's been a long road, but I finally feel like I'm making headway.
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Ron:
First off welcome to the bypass club... and then welcome back. I had three and a lazer..
I also know that there are other things going on during recovery that you are dealing with. If ya ever want to talk about that PM me....
There's been some low's along the way. March 1st I had a second heart attack after one of my bypasses failed. They cleaned out my original artery and put a stent in.
They have me on the most powerful bloodthinner made now. I wear a coat if it's under 70* outside! :saywhat:
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Good to see your post ... I wish you the very best in your recovery, I miss all your great pictures. Keep it steady as she goes and come back strong....
Keep up the good work!
I feel for you.
Good report Ron. God bless you, Steve
:archer: Great news!!!
Great progress!