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a brand new left foot

Started by Angus, May 01, 2013, 03:55:00 PM

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Angus

May 01, 2013, 03:55:00 PM
finally, after pretty much a decade of putting up with a completely collapsed arch, plus dealing with a terminal parent, I was finally able to have the foot fixed by a doctor here in Wenatchee (WA).  Dr. Tony Kim, took 5 1/2 hours of surgery, fused two joints, rebuilt a couple of tendons, cut my heelbone in half and shifted it over about a quarter inch and reattached it with what looks in the xrays like a couple of deck screws.  I was a good boy throughout the convalescence, and it appears I'm fully recovered and finally able to walk without stepping on red-hot coals.  Took my first real hike Sunday last with good results and NO pain!  This means I can expect to hunt this fall for the first time in at least 10 years.  So "hi, guys, I'm back in the forest"!  This is probably the time to rein myself in so I don't try to make up for lost time, since I'm pushing 65.  I look forward to seeing y'all, and hope that I'll meet some of you in person at Packwood coming up this Memorial Day weekend!
Traditional Bowhunters of Washington

awbowman

#1
May 01, 2013, 04:16:00 PM
Awesome news.  MIL just had her ankles fused and some arch work done
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Mudd

#2
May 01, 2013, 04:27:00 PM
:archer:
Trying to make a difference
Psalm 37:4
Roy L "Mudd" Williams
TGMM- Family Of The Bow
Archery isn't something I do, it's who I am!
The road to "Sherwood" makes for an awesome journey.

German Dog

#3
May 01, 2013, 04:33:00 PM
AWESOME that you get back out and going again!

Pat B.

#4
May 01, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Enjoy your new feet !

Angus

#5
May 01, 2013, 05:18:00 PM
I was told to behave myself or I'd be back on the table, but I have to say the best part of rehab was when they gave me one of those little 4-wheeled scooters to kneel on.  hauling butt down the isles in Wal-Mart, screaming "wheeee wheeee wheee" like the Geico piglet was a real kick!   :bigsmyl:
Traditional Bowhunters of Washington

awbowman

#6
May 01, 2013, 05:20:00 PM
MIL had the same little scooter.  They don't turn real sharp.   :bigsmyl:
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
56" Bighorn, 46#s @ 26.5"

Eric Sprick

#7
May 01, 2013, 07:20:00 PM
Great!

ermont

#8
May 01, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
Congratulations. I have back issues and my wife is walking around with kenisiotape on her shoulder. Getting old is not for sissies. Good to know I have company!

ChuckC

#9
May 01, 2013, 08:41:00 PM
Heck yes.  make up for lost time. . . just . .  do it carefully .

Good luck this fall.
ChuckC

m midd

#10
May 01, 2013, 09:06:00 PM
Thats great, Good luck this fall.
Traditional Bowhunters of Arkansas

Doc Nock

#11
May 01, 2013, 09:59:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Angus:
I was told to behave myself or I'd be back on the table, but I have to say the best part of rehab was when they gave me one of those little 4-wheeled scooters to kneel on.  hauling butt down the isles in Wal-Mart, screaming "wheeee wheeee wheee" like the Geico piglet was a real kick!    :bigsmyl:  
Congrats on the successful rebuild! That self-portrait is hilarious! I don't think I've seen ones you kneel on... that had to be a picture for facebook!

Stay within your doc's limits so you're doing what you really want most come this fall...It will happen!
The words "Child" and "terminal illness" should never share the same sentence! Those who care-do, others question!

TGMM Family of the Bow

Sasquatch LB

#12
May 01, 2013, 10:21:00 PM
Great news! Have fun!

Bisch

BDann

#13
May 01, 2013, 10:37:00 PM
Awesome!  Gives you a whole new outlook on life doesn't it!

njloco

#14
May 01, 2013, 10:50:00 PM
Good to hear, and good luck.

  • Leon Stewart 3pc. 64" R/D 51# @ 27"
  • Gordy Morey 2pc. 68" R/D 55# @ 28"
  • Hoyt Pro Medalist, 70" 42# @ 28" (1963)
  • Bear Tamerlane 66" 30# @ 28" (1966)- for my better half
  • Bear Kodiak 60" 47# @ 28"(1965)

BWD

#15
May 01, 2013, 11:36:00 PM
Excellent, hope you enjoy your new found freedom.
"If I had tried a little harder and practiced a little more, by now I could have been average"...Me

slivrslingr

#16
May 02, 2013, 03:55:00 AM
Great to see you back Angus!  Glad the surgery went well, now to get after those apple fattened mulies!

adkmountainken

#17
May 02, 2013, 07:29:00 AM
AWESOME news my friend!!!!! go get em!
I go by many names but Daddy is my favorite!
listen to everyone,FOLLOW NO ONE!!
if your lucky enough to spend time in the mountains...then your lucky enough!
What ever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth.

T-Bowhunter

#18
May 02, 2013, 08:07:00 PM
:clapper:    :clapper:
William

JD Berry Valor 66" 45@28
Great Northern Bush Bow 62" 47@28"
Traditional Bowhunters of Florida

Jack Denbow

#19
May 03, 2013, 09:44:00 AM
Alex how long was the rehab? I have a feeling that I may need the same thing. I think the bad foot has caused a bad knee. I keep hobbling around thinking as long as I can move I will be okay, but I would like to be able to move better.
Jack
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Life is good in the mountains
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