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Title: Important day
Post by: Sam McMichael on December 13, 2021, 04:10:13 PM
I had back surgery in October, and today is the first day the doctor has allowed me to shoot a bow. So, I strung up my 40# Cheetah and flung a few arrows. Man, did it feel good! Yes, this has been an important day. I only shot about 25 arrows, not wanting to overdo things on my first time back in the game. Did I say it felt good to be shooting again? I do have some conditioning work to do as well as some refresher form training to get back up to where I was before the surgery. All in all, it was a satisfactory event. With a little luck, I may get in a few hunts before the season closes.
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: shick on December 13, 2021, 04:15:44 PM
Sam, that's good news, but let's not hurry.  Don't worry about the rest of this season.  Good luck.
Shick
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Post by: SS Snuffer on December 13, 2021, 04:33:27 PM
Like you said Sam just take it slow. DR. said he wouldn't try shoot a bow again after replacing my shoulder, he said just get a crossbow. My PT guy said "no reason you can't shoot a trad bow, just do what I tell you and you will be fine". That was 3 yrs ago and I have killed a deer every year for the last 3 years in a row. This years buck was the largest buck of my 70 plus years! Just go slow.
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: Pine on December 13, 2021, 04:35:31 PM
 :clapper: :archer:
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Post by: hawkeye n pa on December 13, 2021, 05:11:46 PM
Good news Sam and I'm happy your happy!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: electricstart on December 13, 2021, 05:16:56 PM
Keep it slow and easy do the rehab work . There is always next season . Good Luck .
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Post by: Anyminutenow on December 13, 2021, 05:17:17 PM
Awesome!
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Post by: Roy from Pa on December 13, 2021, 05:24:35 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bigsmyl:
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Post by: dnovo on December 13, 2021, 09:04:38 PM
Way to go Sam!  Take it slow and focus on your form. You'll be back in no time.
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: A Lex on December 13, 2021, 10:31:27 PM
 :clapper:

Excellent news Sam.

Great to hear.

Best
Lex
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Post by: GCook on December 13, 2021, 10:41:19 PM
Great news!
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Post by: Deno on December 14, 2021, 01:03:12 AM
Great news Sam.   Take it easy working your way back in shooting shape.   :archer2:

Good Luck

Deno
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Post by: Friend on December 14, 2021, 05:46:12 AM
Wonderful news Sam...
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Post by: Dave Lay on December 14, 2021, 07:25:46 AM
Congrats Sam, I just got out of a extended hospital stay and also just got to shoot for the first time in a long time, I'm still basicly down, receiving IV antibiotic infusion 3 times a day but man, shooting a bow even just a few shots , has such a uplifting feeling. I know you have to feel great man.....
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: Gordon Jabben on December 14, 2021, 07:53:40 AM
 :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bisch on December 14, 2021, 08:25:48 AM
Welcome back Sam!!! I hope you get back to 100% sooner than later!

Bisch
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: Sam McMichael on December 14, 2021, 08:32:02 AM
Thank you for all the good wishes sent my way. It has always been uplifting to see how the group supports all who are working through health issues. Again, thanks.
Title: Re: Important day
Post by: rastaman on December 14, 2021, 09:49:24 AM
Awesome news Sam!  Hope you get a few hunts under your belt before the season ends! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Todd Cook on December 14, 2021, 11:55:20 AM
Glad to hear it Sam!
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Post by: Bowguy67 on December 17, 2021, 12:11:38 PM
Awesome!!
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Post by: ron w on December 19, 2021, 10:33:37 AM
Excellent