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!    

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!  
     

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

 

I'm sure you have missed shooting. Glad you are back in the saddle again.

Yeah!!    

I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron     Great news buddy

The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall.    

Tracy

Thanks guys, it's been a long road so far!

QuoteOriginally posted by K.S.TRAPPER:
Yeah!!    

I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron     Great news buddy

The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall buddy.    

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!!  

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

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!  

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........    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.      

That's Great News Ron...Congrats!!

Glad you're getting back to drawing your bow.  

CONGRATS and enjoy

Ron, Take your time, you'll get there. Go slow and easy. Good Luck