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Post by: joe skipp on February 21, 2013, 10:40:00 PM
11:15 tomorrow morning I will be having this rotator cuff tear repaired and cyst removed from my right shoulder. Had to hunt left handed this past year, couldn't draw any of my RH bows back.

Doc sez if I work hard at rehabing, should be back to work first week of May...maybe. Shooting the bow will require additional work on my part. Doc suggests I start pulling back 25-30# and work my way up....SLOWLY.

Tomorrow can't come soon enough...Keep The Faith...
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Post by: creekwood on February 21, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
Good luck Joe!
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Post by: D on February 21, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
I wish ya a speedy recovery Joe.  I hope it all goes well.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 21, 2013, 10:44:00 PM
Joe,

Best of luck with the surgery.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Hope you are well enough in time for turkeys.

Don't be a stranger, I enjoy your posts.
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Post by: Del Savio on February 21, 2013, 10:44:00 PM
Good luck.  I had one done about 14 years ago and all went well.  Don"t ignore the physical therapy.  My daughter is an orthopedic surgeon and told me the operation isn't worth much without the therapy.  Lou
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Post by: JAG on February 21, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
In my prayers, Joe.  Take care and do just what the Drs. tell you.
Johnny
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Post by: rastaman on February 21, 2013, 10:50:00 PM
Good luck to you sir! I hope (and pray) for your speedy recovery!
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Post by: buckeye_hunter on February 21, 2013, 10:51:00 PM
My wife is a therapist. The therapy will keep your shoulder from "freezing up" after the surgery. Oddly, you can lose more range of motion and strength AFTER the surgery if you don't do the therapy.

My stepdad wouldn't listen and now he is out of luck and can barely use his shoulder. He should have followed through with the physical therapy.

Good luck and God bless!
-Charlie
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Post by: shick on February 21, 2013, 11:01:00 PM
Joe, I wish you good luck!
Shick
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Post by: daveycrockett on February 21, 2013, 11:02:00 PM
:archer:  Good luck.
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Post by: mtnman1945 on February 21, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
Joe, Get that taken care of and you'll be back out there in no time. Will say a prayer  GC
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Post by: wazu02 on February 21, 2013, 11:03:00 PM
Keeping the faith and sure you'll be fine. It's acutally amazing how much traditional archery has helped me relax in my everyday life. Sure you'll be back in no time. Best wishes and hope to here from you soon. Greg
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Post by: Jedimaster on February 21, 2013, 11:19:00 PM
Hang in there Joe. Hope to see you back soon. You'll do well I'm sure. We'll all be waiting to hear the good report!
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Post by: Tom Phillips on February 21, 2013, 11:20:00 PM
Good Luck with surgery !!
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Post by: S.C. Hunter on February 21, 2013, 11:20:00 PM
I hope your surgery goes well and wish you a speedy recovery. Make sure you take it slow and do what they ask of you.
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Post by: Retnuh Wob on February 21, 2013, 11:25:00 PM
Joe,

I hope and pray you have a swift and complete recovery.
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Post by: Eric Sprick on February 21, 2013, 11:42:00 PM
Best of luck!

Eric
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Post by: Roadkill on February 21, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
PT hurts, but not shooting your favorite stik hurts more.  Work it but carefully.
Just like waiting for the big boy to turn just right for the shot---patience pays
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Post by: David Yukon on February 22, 2013, 12:28:00 AM
Hoppe every thing goes well!! Good luck!
Cheers
David
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Post by: Mudd on February 22, 2013, 12:38:00 AM
Praying for you.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: monsterchelli on February 22, 2013, 01:33:00 AM
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Post by: OBXarcher on February 22, 2013, 04:10:00 AM
good luck Joe, listen to the doc and dont rush it
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Post by: glenbo on February 22, 2013, 04:31:00 AM
Good luck with the surgery Joe. Please let me know if you need anything. I am only 20 minutes away. Glen
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Post by: stringstretcher on February 22, 2013, 04:51:00 AM
Best of luck Joe.  Keep us informed of your progress when you can.
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Post by: macksdad on February 22, 2013, 05:15:00 AM
Good luck Joe I hope all goes well.
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Post by: Izzy on February 22, 2013, 05:42:00 AM
Good luck bud, speedy recovery.
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on February 22, 2013, 05:44:00 AM
Speedy Recovery Joe
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Post by: katman on February 22, 2013, 05:49:00 AM
Wishing you good fortune, follow your doc's and therapists instructions to the letter for best results.
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Post by: Guru on February 22, 2013, 05:53:00 AM
Good luck brother!  Like Glen said, we're close if you need anything    :campfire:
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Post by: magnus on February 22, 2013, 06:35:00 AM
Good luck Joe. We're praying for you.
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Post by: americanhunter7 on February 22, 2013, 06:38:00 AM
Good luck, Prayers sent!  :pray:
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Post by: frassettor on February 22, 2013, 06:43:00 AM
Good luck joe, will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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Post by: Stone Knife on February 22, 2013, 06:48:00 AM
Prayers sent for you Bro
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Post by: Gator1 on February 22, 2013, 06:50:00 AM
Good luck joe

Keep us all posted on your progress and speedy recovery
  :campfire:
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Post by: bartcanoe on February 22, 2013, 06:58:00 AM
Prayers for a quick and complete recovery.  I know personally the frustration of illness forced inactivity.

Take care,

Dave
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Post by: Sharpster on February 22, 2013, 07:05:00 AM
I wish you well buddy!. We'll be thinking of you and praying for you. Best of luck and a speedy recovery too!

Have Mikey keep us posted as you are able.


Ron
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Post by: Jerry Russell on February 22, 2013, 07:17:00 AM
Get well soon. I know you want to get back at it.
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Post by: Tradcat on February 22, 2013, 07:19:00 AM
Hey Joe...Jesus is the great physician ! I just sent a prayer up for you brother !
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Post by: Echo62 on February 22, 2013, 07:25:00 AM
Good luck and God Bless!
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Post by: southpawshooter on February 22, 2013, 07:29:00 AM
Good Luck Joe, if you need anything just call.
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 22, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
You'll do well pilgrim.
  :thumbsup:
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Post by: T Mowery on February 22, 2013, 08:15:00 AM
Good Luck, and have a speedy recovery!
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Post by: drewsbow on February 22, 2013, 08:26:00 AM
Good luck Joe , god speed  :wavey:
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Post by: Roger Norris on February 22, 2013, 08:28:00 AM
Good luck Joe.....and for sure don't sign off HERE...you always post something worth reading.
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Post by: limbolt on February 22, 2013, 08:34:00 AM
Good luck Joe,praying you have a speedy and complete recovery.
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Post by: uglyjake on February 22, 2013, 08:43:00 AM
Wish you the best.  We will pray for you, your family and your surgeon.
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Post by: DeerBacon on February 22, 2013, 09:02:00 AM
:pray:
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Post by: ron w on February 22, 2013, 09:04:00 AM
Keep us posted on your re-hab, take it slow and steady ,you'll be back at it in no time!   :thumbsup:    :campfire:
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Post by: Friend on February 22, 2013, 09:04:00 AM
All the best...Your focus and determination will take your far.

Merely an offering: May wish to consider locating and utilizing a couple of the Genesis type designs that will permit you to work your way up ~1# at a time.
Installing a pnuematic cylinder device such as 'Bernie's Shot Trainer Release Training Aid'  will permit you to safely release as you don't wish to lose site of your form.


>>>Look forward to reading of your progress<<<
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Post by: Marc B. on February 22, 2013, 09:09:00 AM
I hope all goes well for you and you recover in record time.
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Post by: GRINCH on February 22, 2013, 09:23:00 AM
Hope for a speedy recovery
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Post by: lone hunter on February 22, 2013, 09:55:00 AM
Good Luck Joe. :thumbsup:  Rehabing myself and finally able to shoot grandsons bow after no shooting for 3 months. Mike
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Post by: kat on February 22, 2013, 10:01:00 AM
Best of luck. Take your rehab slow and steady, and you will do well.
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Post by: Kevin Winkler on February 22, 2013, 10:11:00 AM
Good luck with the surgery and rehab. I'm sure you will be back at it in no time!
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Post by: elkken on February 22, 2013, 10:12:00 AM
Wishing you the very best out come Joe .... take it slow and FOLLOW the doctors orders.

Good luck and full recovery     :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :pray:
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Post by: grouseshooter002 on February 22, 2013, 10:18:00 AM
Joe,
Remember that the word "quit" doesn't exist. I've added you to my prayer list.

Regards,
Grouse
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Post by: manitou1 on February 22, 2013, 10:23:00 AM
Good luck Joe.  No doubt, you will be like new in a short while.

God Bless...

Rick
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Post by: Zradix on February 22, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
Listen to your Doc.

Good luck buddy.
  :thumbsup:
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Post by: bogeyrider63 on February 22, 2013, 10:35:00 AM
good luck.
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Post by: DesertDude on February 22, 2013, 10:41:00 AM
:pray:
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Post by: Dick Langer on February 22, 2013, 10:47:00 AM
Good luck
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Post by: maineac on February 22, 2013, 12:10:00 PM
Good luck with the surgery and recovery!  I would think you could still handle a laptop or desk top, unless hanging around here will make drawing a bow too soon a temptation you can't resist.
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Post by: LeeNY on February 22, 2013, 12:14:00 PM
Good Luck, Joe
Hope the surgery goes well and you're back in action real soon.
Lee
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Post by: xtrema312 on February 22, 2013, 12:47:00 PM
You will be fine  :thumbsup:  

All you need is lots of ice, PT, and patients. Oh, and don't forget to let your loved ones know that this will required a great deal of TLC.

You will be back to   :archer2:   soon.
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Post by: kennym on February 22, 2013, 12:51:00 PM
Best of luck Joe! Listen to the doc and therapist!
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Post by: traditionalman on February 22, 2013, 01:26:00 PM
May God help you to recover fast. Painfull rehad but just do it and remember Jesus suffered a lot more then you ill. That helps me endure pain when I think I cannot take anymore.
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Post by: Big Ed on February 22, 2013, 01:38:00 PM
I wish you the best of luck, Heal fast!!
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Post by: 1/4 away on February 22, 2013, 01:43:00 PM
Good luck with the surgery Joe!!
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Post by: DamselflyFarm on February 22, 2013, 01:45:00 PM
Good luck, Joe.
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Post by: Bill Turner on February 22, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Wishing you good luck and a speedy recovery. God bless you and yours.  :pray:    :archer2:
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Post by: joe ashton on February 22, 2013, 02:24:00 PM
good luck....
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Post by: Bowwild on February 22, 2013, 02:59:00 PM
Hang in their Joe. I'll put in a prayer for your rapid and complete recovery.

You already know what a bummer it is to be on restrictive shooting.  I had to forgo shooting hunting bows (over 20 pounds) for nearly 9 months back in 2009. Then one day in early August the shoulder was pain-free, without surgery.
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Post by: lablover on February 22, 2013, 03:37:00 PM
Joe will keep you in our prayers. Best of luck.
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Post by: Lin Rhea on February 22, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
I wish you much success with the surgery. Get well quick.

Just do like I do and type with one finger.
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Post by: vintage-bears on February 22, 2013, 03:47:00 PM
Good Luck and God speed!!

......Philip
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Post by: firsted on February 22, 2013, 03:52:00 PM
Yeah, its not a pleasant procedure and does take awhile to heal.  But the results will be worth it: you'll be able to sleep on that side again, reach across your chest and behind your back, all that stuff.  Mine was about a year and a half ago.  The doc was great at surgery, crappy at the rest.  Like everyone says, DO THE THERAPY!!  
Good luck my friend,
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Post by: JamesKerr on February 22, 2013, 05:45:00 PM
Prayers sent for a speedy recovery Joe
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Post by: Sirius Black on February 22, 2013, 06:54:00 PM
Good luck!
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Post by: Sean B on February 22, 2013, 07:04:00 PM
good Luck Joe!!   I wish you a speedy recovery!!
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Post by: sabas silva on February 22, 2013, 07:13:00 PM
GOOD LUCK JOE, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
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Post by: Deeter on February 22, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
Good Luck Buddy!  I have not any shoulder surgeries but I did dislocate my left shoulder a little over a year ago.  It was hard to draw back a bow even though I am right handed.  But I did switch to a lower draw weight and worked my way back up.  Once again good luck!!!
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Post by: J.Williams on February 22, 2013, 07:44:00 PM
Wishin' you all the best,Joe.It'll all work out in the end.
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Post by: doubleo on February 22, 2013, 08:03:00 PM
Joe,Hope you have a full recovery!
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Post by: Sam McMichael on February 22, 2013, 08:08:00 PM
We all hope and pray that your surgery will go well and that the rehab will be speedy. Good luck! Keep us informed of your progress.
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Post by: LA Trapper on February 22, 2013, 09:46:00 PM
Hang in there Joe, we are pulling for you.

Billy
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Post by: varmint101 on February 22, 2013, 09:58:00 PM
Prayers sent Joe for a good surgery/recovery. Take care, God bless!
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Post by: Stump73 on February 22, 2013, 10:00:00 PM
Hope you recover well and fast without a lot of pain! Keep us up to date with your recovery if you can.
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Post by: Pat B. on February 23, 2013, 12:00:00 AM
Good luck Joe!
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on February 23, 2013, 02:51:00 AM
Good luck,.Do what the docs tell ya.
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Post by: bamboo on February 23, 2013, 06:06:00 AM
hey joe --don't be mixing any of those drinks left handed!!someone could go blind!!--rest for a while and heal up!!gimme a call when you come to!!
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Post by: LA Trapper on February 23, 2013, 11:01:00 AM
Hey Mike, if Joe doesn't feel up to it can you keep us posted on his progress?

Billy
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Post by: twitchstick on February 23, 2013, 11:02:00 AM
Good luck
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Post by: joekeith on February 23, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
:campfire:   take it easy and you'll be back in better shape.  We'll be waitin' for ya, right here...   :campfire:
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Post by: WESTBROOK on February 23, 2013, 11:34:00 AM
Good luck Joe, hope all goes well & dont rush things.

Eric
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Post by: Lucas K on February 23, 2013, 03:26:00 PM
You'll be back in no time.  Follow your PT's advice and fully rehab post surgery
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Post by: bamboo on February 23, 2013, 03:50:00 PM
just talked to joe---and everything went smooth while he was knocked out!!!lol---if you ever spend time with joe you'll see he's weeelll-a pretty high energy guy!!!the guy is already bouncing off the walls!!he said he's already walked 10 miles-and thats just in the house!!
he's gonna be tough patient--you guys gotta stay after him--to rest and heal!!
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Post by: Bob4st on February 23, 2013, 04:18:00 PM
...hey Joe!...put that bow down...don't even think about it...listen to Bamboo and rest and heal !!..
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Post by: treewhacker on February 23, 2013, 04:23:00 PM
good luck joe
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Post by: Duker on February 23, 2013, 04:26:00 PM
Joe  :wavey:  May you have a SPEEEEEDY recovery  :pray:
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Post by: Mike Manassa on February 23, 2013, 04:27:00 PM
Good luck Joe..Do all of the therapy!!  :pray:
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on February 23, 2013, 04:52:00 PM
Take it easy Joe... If you find yourself going nuts- Go get a hair cut! God knows you must need one...  :D

... mike ...
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Post by: Hud on February 23, 2013, 05:15:00 PM
Joe,
Isn't surgery fun, just when under on the 2/19. Seriously, forget the light bow, get a box of Altus, latex Stretch Bands ($15.00). There are three in the box, with different resistence ratings. Then ask the Doc for a referral to a physical therapist who can set you up on a workout routine from light on up the scale until you are back shooting what you want.  It will take 4-6 months is my guess. Then check with him twice a month or less to make sure everything is going according to the plan. Good Luck.
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Post by: hayslope on February 24, 2013, 08:00:00 AM
You'll be back with us in no time.......just take it easy for a while.  You got a fairly long time until hunting season.

Eeeeeeeeeeasyyyyyy!!!!
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Post by: ron w on February 24, 2013, 08:17:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Take it easy Joe... If you find yourself going nuts- Go get a hair cut! God knows you must need one...   :D  

... mike ...
:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: Pivo on February 24, 2013, 09:04:00 AM
Hope all goes better than expected. God Bless
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Post by: coaster500 on February 24, 2013, 10:22:00 AM
I'm with you brother....  about to go through some shoulder stuff myself  :(

Good luck with your rehab and keep us posted  ;)