Surgery today, bad news.

koger · March 30, 2009, 09:00:00 PM

Well went in for a hopefully small surgery, remove a bone spur rubbing a tendon, all the MRI showed, when I woke up had had rotator cuff surgery, big hole in it on top of RH shoulder. wont be able to shoot a bow for 3 months, at least. I want to do what the doc says, so I dont have to repeat this. Well I still plan on making KY classic, hopefully Tenn. too, just hate the thought of not getting to shoot for this long, but will be sweeeet when I do!!

Leo L. · March 30, 2009, 09:04:00 PM

Hey that's not bad news. It's only three months, but at least you'll be able to shoot again, at some point.

Hattrick · March 30, 2009, 09:06:00 PM

good luck!! had back surgery last February it went fast.. do ur therapy tell them ur goals an you`l be shooting before you no it

LKH · March 30, 2009, 09:20:00 PM

You've probably read this about shoulder surgery, but listen to the terrorist and doctor and don't get carried away. Buy, borrow or steal some lighter bows than you own and start with them.

4runr · March 30, 2009, 09:54:00 PM

Good luck with it. I feel my time comin

Big Ed · March 30, 2009, 09:59:00 PM

Wish you quick healing, be sure to follow the doctors orders. Big Ed

Mike Orton · March 30, 2009, 10:02:00 PM

Pard, in these types of things "Attitude is everything". Keep it in a positive direction, devote some time to the neglected things in life, and be thankful that in time you'll be shooting again.

vermonster13 · March 30, 2009, 10:03:00 PM

Been there done that, still need to do the other one. Do the therapy and start light when you shoot again.

KentuckyTJ · March 30, 2009, 10:10:00 PM

Keep your head up brother. Just look at the bright side. When hunting season comes around you should be back on track.

wollelybugger · March 30, 2009, 10:36:00 PM

Slow and easy brother, slow and easy. You got the rest of your life to shoot, don't rush anything.

ishoot4thrills · March 30, 2009, 11:13:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Leo L.:
Hey that's not bad news. It's only three months, but at least you'll be able to shoot again, at some point.

Amen, Leo. Well said.

koger · March 30, 2009, 11:15:00 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate all your kund replies.

jmc334 · March 30, 2009, 11:20:00 PM

Tell your PT that you are an archer and want to recover with those movements in mind also.

amar911 · March 30, 2009, 11:22:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by vermonster13:
Been there done that, still need to do the other one. Do the therapy and start light when you shoot again.

I have the same story as David -- and the same advice!

Allan

ka · March 30, 2009, 11:34:00 PM

Recovering from tricep surgery last Oct. Shot in my first shoot last Mo. Do what the Doctors say and dont do anything to reinjure. I was trying to push mine along and really hurting things more than not. Shooting a 40lb. bow at this time . Good luck and speedy recovery. Will be at the Klassic also!!

BlacktailBowhunter · March 31, 2009, 01:44:00 AM

I wish you a speedy recovery.

I had back surgery L4-L5 region in July 07, reherniated the same disc in July 08, still herniated but it is getting better.

The key is slow, slow, slow.

I have had to make disciplined exercise regimines. Instead of trying for quick results.

Good luck,

Paul

Ssamac · March 31, 2009, 01:44:00 AM

I had to stop last year and then went back. Started with a 25# bow last Nov and worked back up to 50# now. Actually looking for a bit more power now. You can do it. But start low. If you need a light bow email me when the time to shoot again comes. I have some light stuff that's really nice.
Good luck
Were the nurses pretty at least?
Sam

PAPA BEAR · March 31, 2009, 02:14:00 AM

hang in there and be positive and you'll be shooting again soon

March 31, 2009, 02:21:00 AM

Good luck! I hope all goes well with your recovery.

Bisch

cacciatore · March 31, 2009, 02:40:00 AM

Good recovery,hunt for bows; are not you a bowhunter?Felix