Post by: Archie on July 03, 2011, 12:31:00 AM
I also am going in for surgery for a femoral hernia as soon as I can get it scheduled. For those of you who have had similar hernia surgery, how long did it take before you could start shooting again? Right now, everything EXCEPT archery makes the hernia hurt, so it makes me think that the exertion of pulling a bow is not so affected by it.
Any tips from your personal experience would be appreciated... on either topic.
Archie
Post by: csimpson on July 03, 2011, 01:30:00 AM
When my blood sugar is low I get kind of spacey and find it hard to concentrate until I take care of it.
Post by: csimpson on July 03, 2011, 01:37:00 AM
Post by: Gordon martiniuk on July 03, 2011, 01:48:00 AM
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Post by: jamesh76 on July 03, 2011, 02:10:00 AM
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Originally posted by Gordon martiniuk:Yes it is. However, I see absolutely nothing wrong with a person that is passionate about traditional bow hunting posting a question like this for answers in regards to how they can take precautions for their own life and safety while still being able to do what they love by hunting with a stickbow.
Thought this was a Trad Bowhunting site not a home doctor site :readit:
Maybe it would of been better placed in the prayers/concerns forum. But that is not for me to decide. I sometimes see posts that I don't agree to, seem misplaced or have been beat to death with a stick. Its simple to hit the back button and go onto the next one if you do not like or agree to what you are reading.
Post by: BOWMARKS on July 03, 2011, 03:17:00 AM
Gloucose tabs in your pocket!!
Test kit in pack!!
Cell phone set for emergency to someone that knows where you are headed!!
Do not be ashamed to ask for some help at the end of a successfull hunt been doing it for 40 years.
Have a good time MARK
Post by: piggy on July 03, 2011, 03:26:00 AM
My second was in the bellybutton just stitched and I thought it was a walk in the park compared to the first one until I got a staph infection which just wanted to stay with me, 3 months later I was back at work and shooting the bow never really been the same since.
Post by: moose eye levi on July 03, 2011, 06:41:00 AM
Post by: Pepper on July 03, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
My friends, are constantly asking me to make sure all is well, and if I need to check my blood sugar, or eat something.
If you are diabetic, you need to make sure that all your hunting buddies know how to assist you, where you are hunting, and contact info for ICE.
I am blessed with hunting partners who care, lets me continue to enjoy the sport that I am so passionate about.
Post by: Pepper on July 03, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
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Originally posted by Gordon martiniuk:Gordon, I hope that you never have to deal with diabetes.
Thought this was a Trad Bowhunting site not a home doctor site :readit:
I hope you will ask your hunting buddies if any of them do, and how you can help them if the need should arise.
Best to you
Post by: bayoulongbowman on July 03, 2011, 10:31:00 PM
Post by: StoneAK on July 03, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
Post by: Archie on July 04, 2011, 02:18:00 AM
I hunt alone. I've not hunted with anyone else for 7 years, and now I'm concerned about being safe. I hunt deer, and my routine never requires me to be away from home overnight, though. But I've had some scary experiences with lows already, and I cringe to think of getting stuck in the woods alone with sugar problems.
But to change the tune a little bit... do any of you notice any changes in your shooting, concentration, or accuracy when your sugar levels are low, high, or rising/falling? It seems to me like I'm more sporadic in my accuracy since my pancreas went on its permanent vacation. How about your own scent? I notice that I get absolutely chewed up by mosquitoes since going diabetic, and this never used to happen to me. It makes me think that I smell different, and it attracts them.
???
Archie
Post by: R.W. on July 04, 2011, 02:18:00 PM
Do carry gluco-gel, glucose tabs, or whatever glucose booster you use, in case of a low, or crash, and your diabetic meds, in case of a high, or needed dosage.
A cell phone is a great thing if you have service in the area you hunt, or one of the SPOT devices that will guide help to your position, if you really have trouble.
I also carry my insulin (fast acting and slow acting) when I am out. We never plan to be stuck somewhere, it just happens.
As diabetics, we must be prepared for such eventualities, more so than those not afflicted with this disease.
That means carrying insulin, oral meds, FOOD, etc, at all times, when we venture out.
Being stuck for a couple of days can mean either a bit of discomfort, if we are prepared, to a life threatening situation, if we are not.
Speak to your diabetic advisor/nurse/ educator about your concerns. These people are available in nearly all areas, as diabetes is rampant in our society.
Mr Martiniuk,
I see no difference with this post than those who ask advice on shooting problems, arrow flight problems, bow weight issues, shoulder trouble etc.
May you never have to deal with this disease, but cut those who do deal with this disease, a little slack, eh?
You may also wish to read the forum topic heading. :readit:
R.W.
Post by: BenBow on July 04, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
Post by: Right Wing on July 06, 2011, 12:11:00 AM
Post by: Archie on July 06, 2011, 12:29:00 AM
Archie
Post by: Doc Nock on July 06, 2011, 08:04:00 AM
It does seem odd to go from little to all those shots. Seek 2nd opinions anytime there is an odd medical situation that flares... amazing how different approaches vary among specialists!
Prayers that your body comes back in line some and with further research you can perhaps find some other opinions, even homeopathic things that will not replace your medication, but assist your body in coping.
Keep the Son in your eyes!
Post by: Archie on July 06, 2011, 09:42:00 AM
No comments on how sugar levels affect anyone's shooting?
Post by: R.W. on July 06, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
Low's can also give me the "shakes" which certainly doesn't help your shooting.
R.W.