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Author Topic: A Long 15 Months.....  (Read 380 times)

Offline joe skipp

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A Long 15 Months.....
« on: June 28, 2013, 05:27:00 PM »
...since I shot any of my bows Right Handed. Torn Rotator cuff plus other problems in the right shoulder required Surgery this past Feb. Doc and PT said with hard work, I should be able to shoot my 55# bows by late Sept.

Here to tell you I have been working out extremely hard using heavy stretch tube bands (Thanks to Bamboo for putting me on this), plenty of stretching and push-ups. More than the Doc would recommend.

On Facebook, I did ask Denny Sturgis if I could borrow his biceps the past 2 weeks because of my increased workouts. I believe he mentally sent them my way. Today...I strung up "JK", my 58" 55# Kempf longbow. Nocked an arrow,took a deep breath, came to full draw, held for 3 seconds....and released my first arrow into my pillow bag. NO PAIN.

Shot 5 more arrows, making sure I held for 3 seconds and I'm ecstatic. My hard work and I'm sure a Beacon of light from the Man above helped make this possible. Now, barring any other injuries, hopefully will take a few deer this fall both RH and LH.     :thumbsup:      :archer2:
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Offline mcgroundstalker

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2013, 05:33:00 PM »
Way To Go Joe!  :thumbsup:
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Offline JAG

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2013, 05:36:00 PM »
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Offline John Krause

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2013, 05:45:00 PM »
That is awesome! Nothing like trad to get it back! Had quadruple bypass 3 1/2 yrs ago. 5 1/2 weeks later killed a deer with a 70's  Bear Kodiak Hunter. I was motivated just like you!
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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2013, 05:51:00 PM »
Good fortune follows those with faith.

Proud for you!!!!
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Offline Igor

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #5 on: June 28, 2013, 05:59:00 PM »
Congrats....keep up the hard work and the workouts!

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Offline Big Lefty

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2013, 06:17:00 PM »
I'll bet that shot felt great!  Congrats!
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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2013, 06:27:00 PM »
Yeah!!!!
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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »
Sounds like you have the will and the determination! Go get 'em and good luck with your recovery!

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Offline woodchucker

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2013, 06:42:00 PM »
Glad your getting back in shape, Joe!!!!!

The woods wouldn't be the same without old "skipper" in them!!!
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Offline CJ Pearson

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2013, 06:46:00 PM »
Awrsome Joe!!! Congratulations.
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Offline Sean B

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2013, 06:51:00 PM »
Good for you Joe, I feel for ya Bud, I beat my self up a bit over the last few years that kept the bow out of my hand. Only messed up 2 turkey and one bear season!!
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Offline DennyK

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2013, 06:52:00 PM »
Hope it goes well for you Joe. The 1st arrow I shot after shoulder surgery it felt like my bracing shoulder(right) relocated to the center of my chest. But from that day foreward got progressively better. Be cool with those excercises. Good Luck!
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Offline Mudd

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2013, 07:14:00 PM »
I'm rooting for you Joe.

Please be careful!

Some of those restrictions are placed on us for our own good.(My surgeon's words)...lol

I am very happy for you!

God bless,Mudd
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Offline Thumper Dunker

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2013, 07:23:00 PM »
Good luck but be carful you do not rehurt yourself.
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Offline Timberking

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2013, 07:27:00 PM »
Congrats! Way to go.
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Offline Lineman72

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #16 on: June 28, 2013, 07:27:00 PM »
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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #17 on: June 28, 2013, 08:32:00 PM »
Way to hang on there, at times it will come back and try to put you down.  The mental side of rehabing the shoulder is 90% of the recovery. I had to hunt left-handed for two years after my shoulder surgery.  It was four years before full confidence in the shoulder returned.

As said by others, DO NOT OVER DO IT.
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Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2013, 09:44:00 PM »
Great news Joe! Just don't do too much too soon.
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Offline limbolt

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Re: A Long 15 Months.....
« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2013, 09:49:00 PM »
Good Deal!! glad you're healthy again.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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