Finally after 3 months..

[TooManyHobbies]

Took the curve out this afternoon, for the first time since shoulder surgery (Jan. 6). A little stiff and sore for the first few shots. Started to loosing up around a doz. Need some strength yet, but looks good. I'll be ready for deer/moose this fall.

[wisconsinteacher]

Good for you, keep at it and go slow.

[bentpole]

   

[Bill Carlsen]

After your shooting sessions be sure to ice the shoulder. It will help a LOT!

[reddogge]

I shot a 30# bow 12 weeks after elbow surgery last year for a couple of weeks just to get back to shooting.  I moved to a 41# bow for a few weeks and then to my 50# bows.  Now I'm shooting 55# which is more than I shot in 1967.  Moral of story is take it slow and easy coming back.

[bolong]

           

[TooManyHobbies]

I went back to the Dr. for my last follow up this morning. He told me to continue shooting and continue my strengthening excercises.
Thanks all.

[Mudd]

I think this is great news! Go slow and build up to it.

God bless,Mudd

[BOWMARKS]

Great to be back at it HUH!!  

[TheFatboy]

Originally posted by Bill Carlsen:
After your shooting sessions be sure to ice the shoulder. It will help a LOT!

I concur. Ice the shoulder with an icebag for 15-20 minutes after your sessions. You may also warm up the shoulder with a heat bag BEFORE activity. This will increase bloodflow to the muscle and help loosen up tissue  

[CEO]

I have a healing shoulder also. To warm up I shoot a 35# bow before jumping to my 55# bow. I stop shooting at the first sign of pain. Shoulder gets a liitle better every day. I hope yours heals quick.

[Bob Stager]

That's good news. Just remember not to overdo it. I am about 3 weeks away from shooting after surgery on my hand. Bob

[helo]

   

[TooManyHobbies]

Thanks for the encouragement and advice. I had my left shoulder done in '07, but it's a different feeling now that I'm pulling with the sore side instead of holding the bow with the sore side. Not any better or worse, just different. I'll be fine.

[str8jct]

3 months without shooting, how miserable!  I had ankle surgery each of the past 2 summers and wore a cast.  I got my to put a stool in the yard and she would retrieve my arrows, I'm a lucky man.  Take it slow and easy, lots of ice.

[Day Dreamer]

Good for you hope you have a full come back

[Pops]

I just got the news today...I need shoulder
replacement I will be off work 4 to 6 months
with a year recovery.  

[Jerry Wald]

great news...I know my arm feels great

[TooManyHobbies]

Pops, good luck. Sounds serious.

I had a real hard time pulling the bow today. Sooooo, I pulled out the wheels and no problems whatsoever (except that it was so easy, even 14 weeks after surgery, that I wanted to puke). I'll practice with it for a while to strengthen, then move back to the curve.