Not much of a hunting season this year

No out West tags and no archery hunting as I couldn't hold a bow up with my left arm......so

This is what I did Wednesday


Bone spurs and a detached deltoid...... now heal and rehab before the June trip across the pond with graybird and snellstrom

I'm still out of it in this picture my wife took. She cleaned me up and put my hat on.

The very first night trying to sleep with that immobilizer on was horrible

Good luck with your recovery, get well soon. Remember, a physical therapist will now be your best friend, follow their instructions to the letter.

Ted, good luck with the recovery.

Ted, Godspeed and best of luck healing. Remember: there is a reason they give you pain pills. No need to abuse them, but use them. Trust me, there is no need to try to cowboy your way through this. As my cancer surgeon told me about a month ago, "There is no therapeutic value at all in pain."

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Originally posted by DLS:
Good luck with your recovery, get well soon. Remember, a physical therapist will now be your best friend, follow their instructions to the letter.

What he said! Hang in there and ease your way back. My experience would make me think that having a June trip to motivate you is a very good thing.

Good Luck with your recovery. The therapy is gonna hurt, but if you do as they tell you, you'll be back, maybe not 100% but it sure beats the options.

Hope everything turns out well for you.

Good luck with your recovery - a lot to look forward to.

Ted, best of luck with your recovery. I've "been there and done that" with less than great results. My left rotator cuff was ruined when I took a minor fall in December of 2009. Had the same immobilizer as you, right down to the little orange ball. (The immobilizer won't be so uncomfortable when they take the spacer out.)

I hope you mend well and quickly. As others have said, don't worry about taking the pain meds and follow the physical therapist's recommendations.

Thanks for the advice guys. I will definitely use it all andf I am for sure on the meds. I can't sleep without it.

Funny....I lift weights and train year round.

I do over 100 push up's 7 days a week but after the tear I couldn't even do one single push up.

My wife tells everyone that "he's hurt so bad he can't even pull cover at night" she wasn't telling a lie

Keep your head up and listen to the PT! We got critters that need ground checking in June awaaaay over yonder!!!

Yep, Do the therapy
Gonna need both wings
Luck on your recovery.
A 1000 pushups a week?
What are ya afraid of getting old?

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Originally posted by ravenr:
Yep, Do the therapy
Gonna need both wings
Luck on your recovery.
A 1000 pushups a week?
What are ya afraid of getting old?

Afraid or not.....old is already here

I had a total knee replacement of my left knee at 55. In 2011, I suffered an injury to my left elbow where the prognosis went from me dying because of the injury, to losing my left arm, to me up and being able with the help of a tri-pod, shooting ducks about 35 days or so after the accident.

If you want to get well, you will, in spite of what anyone else says.

I believe you will get back in shape and be ready to hunt again quicker than you or anyone else thinks. You are a hunter, that is plain from your posts and comments, you are not going to let this keep you down.

Craz

Hunting is one of my hobbies

Work on the other hand is the oil that keeps my hunting machine running

I am expected back on the job in 4 to 6 weeks.....you can bet your last dollar I will do everything in my power to get money back in the bank

Good luck in the recovery Ted.

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Hunting is one of my hobbiesWork on the other hand is the oil that keeps my hunting machine runningI am expected back on the job in 4 to 6 weeks.....you can bet your last dollar I will do everything in my power to get money back in the bank

Knowing you, I'm positive you'll be back to near 100% before it is expected.

Get better soon Ted. Do you use manual or cnc. It could make all the difference. Rgds,jc

Ted, get well soon, but don't rush the recovery!

Sorry to hear about your injury.I hope you have a speedy recovery and heal fast.OB

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Originally posted by John Chalmers:
Get better soon Ted. Do you use manual or cnc. It could make all the difference. Rgds,jc

I'm an "old school" journeyman everything I do from day to day is with my hands on knee mills, surface grinders, edm, TiG welding and a calculator


I had my first Dr visit yesterday and looked at X-ray pics. Kinda cool.....7 staples

He put me in a more painful immobilizer at set my firts PT for Thursday morning

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Originally posted by ted thorn:

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Originally posted by John Chalmers:
Get better soon Ted. Do you use manual or cnc. It could make all the difference. Rgds,jc

I'm an "old school" journeyman everything I do from day to day is with my hands on knee mills, surface grinders, edm, TiG welding and a calculator


I had my first Dr visit yesterday and looked at X-ray pics. Kinda cool.....7 staples

He put me in a more painful immobilizer at set my firts PT for Thursday morning

Glad your progressing Ted, you will get plenty PT when you get back in the shop.
+1 on the old school journeyman, but being a lefty, that injury would put me right out of commission.Take it easy. jc

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Originally posted by DLS:
a physical therapist will now be your best friend, follow their instructions to the letter.

Agreed! Some of the stuff thy want you to do seems useless, but, it's all part of a grand scheme to get you back in the field!

Wish you a fast recovery.

Good luck brother.

I has the same surgery in 2007. I am good as new now. The rehab is critical to success.

Had the right shoulder rebuilt last year and the left shoulder done this year. I don't envy you. REHAB!!!

Good luck and God Bless Ted. Just think about all those bucks that will get to grow another year. You should kill some whoppers next season.

Merry CHRISTmas!
Louis

Guys

Thank you all for the very kind support.

Being off work for 3 weeks is nuts for me.....I am a 5 day 10 hour guy that doesn't like to sit still

I have been doing rehab pt every Monday Wednesday and Friday with in between days home exercise.

My range of motion is returning and my use of my arm has improved with far less pain each day.

It's hard to believe that after the repair your arm quits working and you start over

I'm back in the gym doing treadmill, stairs and leg machines.

I will be ready by June and back to fighting weight by fall.

Had PT and a Dr appointment today

I was cleared for work next Thursday.....day after Christmas

2 weeks early

testimony that hard work and doing everything possible to get back helps

Between a knee replacement at 55 and a really messed up elbow at 61, I am as close to 100% physically as I have ever been in my life.

Ted, you went into the situation with a great attitude and that is the key to the whole thing.

The PT causes pain, but it is pain that will go away.

Congratulations on your progress and to you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year.

Still a little bite left in the Ole' Dog?

I know what you mean..I had bi lateral hernia surgery on Monday...and them for 37 years finically got them fixed...oh I am sore...I wish you quick healing!

Ed