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Title: Sidelined Again
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 22, 2021, 07:30:44 PM
Well last deer season was a bust, because my wife had a hip replaced in September, so I missed almost the entire season helping her. Today, I was just cleared by the Cardiologist to undergo back surgery, which has been slated for 8-19-21. I'm not sure how long it will be before I will be able to handle a hunting weight bow. If this surgery goes well, shooting/hunting should be enhanced due to the ability to once again do stuff without my back going out all the time. So, I will expect lots of stories with plentiful pics from you guys to help me make it through the slow times.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Terry Green on July 22, 2021, 07:40:30 PM
We will have some from the Laredo Tusk Roundup in January and February.

Best of luck Sir, and a speedy recovery.  :campfire:
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: BAK on July 22, 2021, 07:43:23 PM
Best of luck with it. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Bisch on July 22, 2021, 08:07:41 PM
Good luck with you surgery Sam! I hope the recovery is sooner than later!

Bisch
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: 1Arrow1Kill on July 22, 2021, 08:52:45 PM
Praying your surgery is successful and your recovery is speedy.  :pray:
And remember my mantra:  'Bad Back - Great Front!'
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: GCook on July 22, 2021, 09:00:34 PM
If it fixes the issue and pain it will be worth it.  May God bless you and the medical team that works on you.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: rastaman on July 22, 2021, 11:19:31 PM
Dang Sam!  Prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Sam McMichael on July 23, 2021, 08:37:30 AM
Thanks for the well wishes, guys. Just keep me supplied with lots of reading material and pictures of your hunts.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: GCook on July 23, 2021, 12:27:37 PM
I'm sure I'll be putting pigs on the ground.  Deer too if they get too close.  A few stray exotics around as well as turkeys. 
Ain't nothing safe!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Duker on July 23, 2021, 02:07:16 PM
Sam::: Best of luck to a successful surgery and may you be back shooting your bow soon :archer2:
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: ron w on July 23, 2021, 03:14:36 PM
Get it done Sam then get back at it !! Get well soon......
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: dnovo on July 23, 2021, 05:13:07 PM
Best of luck with the surgery!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: SlowBowKing on July 24, 2021, 07:59:21 AM
Hope your surgery goes well!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 24, 2021, 09:58:13 AM
I pray you have a successful surgery. George
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: smag on July 24, 2021, 10:09:57 AM
God Speed Sam.

The HedgeHunter will have some good Selfbow stories and hunts for you.

Shawn~
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: fisherick on July 24, 2021, 08:23:25 PM
Good luck Sam. I had back surgery Oct 2019 (2 rods, 10 screws) sat out all of hunting season. After 12 weeks was allowed to start shooting a 20# recurve. At 20 weeks was shooting 40# and was able to turkey hunt in April. Follow your doctors orders and push yourself when allowed.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: varmint101 on August 20, 2021, 10:56:05 PM
Hope it went well Sam!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: South MS Bowhunter on August 20, 2021, 11:03:39 PM
Hope all is well Sam!  Praying for a speedy recovery  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: gregg dudley on August 21, 2021, 12:02:43 AM
Just reading this, Sam.  Hope everything went as planned and recovers well.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Bisch on August 21, 2021, 12:03:57 AM
Heal up sooner than later Sam!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: Sam McMichael on August 21, 2021, 08:17:10 AM
Another setback. The hospital has no bedspace because of the huge Covid increase in this area, so the surgery has been cancelled. I'm not sure when it can be re-scheduled. On the bright side, I'll get to hunt some this season. I appreciate the well wishes and the prayers, so I'll just save them  up until I can have the operation.
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: varmint101 on August 21, 2021, 11:25:25 AM
That does suck though. Sure you have some pain(or a lot) to necessitate surgery. Hope you can enjoy the sights and smells of fall still!
Title: Re: Sidelined Again
Post by: ron w on August 23, 2021, 05:20:10 PM
Boy Sam, it never ends!! Well you hang in there and be careful hunting !