Coming back after shoulder replacement.

[nidaho]

Just looking for opinions and input on coming back after shoulder replacement. I’ve been out of the game for a few years just got a new shoulder and am wanting to order a new bow. For those who have come back after a new shoulder is 51 pounds realistic. I used to shoot 59 pound long bow and a 58 pound widow. 

[Terry Green]

Smokin Joe has had both of his replaced,  he's going to LTR for two weeks soon.

Lots of info if you do a search, just make sure you click advanced search and chose your best options.

[nidaho]

I will do that thanks

[Dave Pagel]

My brother, Wyoming Chief, has had both replaced too.  He is a bulldog on therapy and is back shooting 45# stick bows.  It is doable.

DP

[nidaho]

Ya pt is important my surgeon keeps stressing that over doing is as bad as under doing so I’m trying my best to follow the rules but it’s hard when I can see that there is a chance to shoot a bow again, it’s been 5 years since I lost the cartilage in my shoulder and had to quit shooting.

[Arctic Hunter]

I didn’t have a full replacement, but pretty extensive surgery on both of mine. Picked up the stick again after a few years off. I was shooting 60 pre surgery. I’m playing around with a an old tiger cat in the high 40’s now. I can finally lift again, but it’s pretty depressing, lol.

If you haven’t already, tell the PT your goals. My last PT was able to give me some specific strengthening exercises when I told her I wanted to be able to shoot my bow. Had to go to wheels for a while…but, whatever.

[JR Chambers]

How long ago was the surgery? I started out at 25 pounds 6 months after the surgery and worked my way back up. Killed 2 bucks with 38 lbs 7 months post surgery. Don't rush it. I am back to 53 lbs now.

[JR Chambers]

No hurry. You do not need 59 lbs to get back in the game. Get close.

[nidaho]

I am only 7 weeks post op. No pt allowed at this time. Just exercises and stretching at home. He has a pretty strict regiment to follow with excellent results, he doesn’t usually use a pt unless he is seeing unsatisfactory results from the workouts at home.
Hoping to shoot the local Father’s Day shoot, and get back to elk hunting this fall. Haven’t shot an elk in 6 years really wanting to get back to bow hunting.