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Post by: Shawn Leonard on June 01, 2007, 06:27:00 AM
I am scheduled for shoulder surgery in two weeks. I may not visit much after that. I think it will tempt me too much too shoot to soon. I am having my rotator and labrum repaired. IThe doc. said that I will be able to shoot again in about 6 weeks, I hope I am ready for the Muzzy in August. Shawn
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Post by: Minuteman on June 01, 2007, 06:34:00 AM
Hope you have a quick recovery!
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Post by: houseman on June 01, 2007, 06:48:00 AM
Good luck to you Shawn.  Jeff
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Post by: the Ferret on June 01, 2007, 06:55:00 AM
6 weeks? I had a mumford proceedure and it was 6 months before I could shoot a lightweight and a year before a hunting weight bow comfortably.

Good luck with the surgery Shawn, do your physical therapy as told and no more. It really will be better after the surgery.
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Post by: TexMex on June 01, 2007, 07:38:00 AM
Good luck Shawn and a quick recovery.
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Post by: Hot Hap on June 01, 2007, 07:40:00 AM
Good luck Shawn. With the PT you'll be back in a short short. Hap
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Post by: Bill Carlsen on June 01, 2007, 07:42:00 AM
I really hope you are at the Muzzy. I had the same surgery 18 months ago and I was in a restructed sling for at least 6 weeks...couldn't even brush my teeth with my affected arm. Getting back to shooting was a while in coming. I waited to have the surgery after hunting season in Dec. and if I remember correctly I could shoot a lighter weight bow by turkey season. I am a fast healer and was about a month ahead of schedule on my recovery. I wiish you luck and the best advice I can give you is to lilsten to your PT and do what they say to do and no more or no less. Just don't rush anything or you will also miss deer season.
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Post by: CBergeman on June 01, 2007, 07:47:00 AM
Good luck Shawn.
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Post by: DannyBows on June 01, 2007, 07:59:00 AM
Good luck and wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery!
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Post by: recurver on June 01, 2007, 08:12:00 AM
Good luck man. If you need anything give me a call, you still have my number?

Bryan
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Post by: AnointedArcher on June 01, 2007, 08:25:00 AM
God bless and a speedy recovery to you!
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Post by: Lost Arra on June 01, 2007, 08:35:00 AM
Even though you will be tempted, don't call your physical terrorist....er, therapist, any bad names.

Heal quick but be patient with recovery.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: adirondack46r on June 01, 2007, 08:55:00 AM
Shawn, Good luck with the surgery and thanks for all the help on arrow tuning lately.
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Post by: TXRED on June 01, 2007, 09:11:00 AM
Shawn,Hope it all goes well for ya & we'll be here when you get back!
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Post by: Golden Hawk on June 01, 2007, 09:12:00 AM
Good luck Shawn! We'll be pullin for you to have a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Doug Campbell on June 01, 2007, 09:23:00 AM
We'll be thinking bout ya Shawn, heal fast and do what the Doc says Buddy. Doug
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Post by: vermonster13 on June 01, 2007, 09:23:00 AM
Listen to your rehab folks when you get there. Doing it properly speeds up the rcovery process.
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Post by: WildmanSC on June 01, 2007, 10:10:00 AM
Shawn,

We'll be praying for you.  Hope the surgery goes well and that you'll be a good therapy patient.  If so, your recovery will go as quick as possible.

Bill
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Post by: Roadkill on June 01, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
this is the case where the doctor knows best-take the time necessary to heal and reconstruct properly.  I had a cyst removed and I could not even pull 25#, but within a couple weeks I was on my way back up.  If you do it right you don't damage any more tissue.  Good luck
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Post by: kennym on June 01, 2007, 12:03:00 PM
Good luck Shawn,and listen to the doc!
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Post by: Stone Knife on June 01, 2007, 12:35:00 PM
Shawn,
Joe and i wish you a speedy recovery, and are still looking forward to getting together for some chuck hunting when your up to it. Don't be tempted to shoot too soon it could screw you up for a lot longer period. Keep in touch, you'll be fine.
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Post by: cajunbowhntr on June 01, 2007, 01:11:00 PM
6 weeks seems awful quick.be careful.Most guys I know who have had rotator cuff work have been in a sling for 4-6 weeks and out of shooting for 6 months.Good luck.


CB
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Post by: bear1336 on June 01, 2007, 01:57:00 PM
Good Luck Shawn, I will keep you in my prayers for a quick and complete recovery.

Dave
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Post by: Frenchymanny on June 01, 2007, 02:01:00 PM
Good luck Shawn

F-Manny
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Post by: Jeremy on June 01, 2007, 02:18:00 PM
Good luck buddy!  I hope all goes well for you!  Listen to the docs!!
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Post by: SteveMcD on June 01, 2007, 02:20:00 PM
Good Luck, Shawn! And Prayers for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on June 01, 2007, 05:08:00 PM
Thanks guys, I am amazed by ya all. I have a slight tear in the rotator and the labrum is not good. My daughter had the same surgery and was pretty much back to her old self in two months. I hope you guys are wrong about the healing as my doctor told me I would be back to shooting my 55-60# bows by the Muzzy. I am sticking with 48-52#s when this thing is done. I appreciate all your thoughts. It will be done two weeks from today, so I will be on here a lot until than!! Shawn
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on June 01, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
God Bless Ya Shawn!!! ... Things will go good for you so long as you listen to the doctor ... Hey - If you can't shoot at the Muzzy you can always sell hot dogs or something!!!

... mike ...  :wavey:  ...
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Post by: Flatstick on June 01, 2007, 07:07:00 PM
I wish you good luck & speedy recovery, if nothing else you will be ready for deer season!
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Post by: sleepyhollow on June 01, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
Wishing you a fast recovery Shawn !!
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Post by: LAR43 on June 01, 2007, 08:27:00 PM
Shawn,
All the best for a speedy & rapid recovery. Greg studied sports med. in school. He's saying don't rush the recovery time.

Again,
All best wishes & a few prayers thrown in for good measure too.

Larry & Greg
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Post by: joe skipp on June 01, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
Shawn...good luck but trust me, don't rush it. Your shoulder will definately be weaker and you can re-damage it by attempting to shoot too soon.
After this type of surgery, you'll notice that bows in the 48-54# weights will be more than enough. Follow the excerise program religiously and you will SLOWLY regain strength but you will never be 100%.
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Post by: Nakohe on June 01, 2007, 08:33:00 PM
Good luck Shawn and I will be praying for your full and speedy recovery.

Donald
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Post by: Bowspirit on June 01, 2007, 08:33:00 PM
Shawn,
Best of luck my friend. Hope you have the speediest, easiest recovery possible...
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Post by: tippit on June 01, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
Doc says:  Get it done and don't rush the come back!  Oh Yea...Good Luck, I want to see you shootin' bunnies...Doc
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Post by: Huntrdfk on June 01, 2007, 08:40:00 PM
Hey Shawn,

I know this has been bugging you for ahwile, but I think that getting it done and done right is the proper thing to do.  Good luck and like all have said, don't rush it.......heck, if you can't shoot by Muzzy, you can always be my "arrow caddy"!   :D  

Take care my friend,

David
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Post by: Jwilliam on June 01, 2007, 08:47:00 PM
Shawn,
Best of luck on a speedy recovery!!!
Take Care, Bill
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Post by: Fletch2 on June 01, 2007, 09:01:00 PM
Take care Shawn. Hurry back when your better.
Joe.
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Post by: Slasher on June 01, 2007, 09:02:00 PM
God Speed!!! I injured my shoulder a year and a half ago and am just really getting back to the ole stick and string... It was quite a scare...

Contrary to what D.I.s' say about, "pain being weakness leaving the body..." I learned that God gave us pain-to stop us from doing to many dumb things, so if it hurts...don't do it!!!
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Post by: styckbow on June 02, 2007, 12:43:00 AM
Good Luck Shawn and again do what the doctors tell you I fractured my pelvis and went out on a 3-d shoot a week later against doctors orders and I am still paying the price so tkae your time and make sure youare ready before you start pulling any bow God Bless Delin
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Post by: madness522 on June 02, 2007, 06:41:00 PM
Best of luck with the surgery and a speedy recovery!
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on June 02, 2007, 07:30:00 PM
Thanks again ever4yone. I will do my best to be good, but it will be tough. My wife says I should keep up with the site rather than walk away for a while. She said you guys and gals will be my best therapy!! Now I just have to learn to typeone-handed and lefty!  :bigsmyl:    :help:   Shawn
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Post by: PaPaFrank on June 02, 2007, 09:07:00 PM
Shawn,
     Good luck on the surgery and recovery.  I had that surgery a few years ago and although it took some time and effort on my part, my shoulder healed and is probably stronger than it was before.  My family will keep you in our prayers.
Frank
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Post by: ishiwannabe on June 03, 2007, 11:13:00 AM
Good luck anda fast recovery. Type one handed? you could always get a voice program and just talk...either way, hope ya stick around and wish you the best. If ya need anything, let me know.
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Post by: Bob Stager on June 03, 2007, 11:55:00 AM
I know what you are going through. I had my labrum fixed on Feb 1 and had to have another surgery on May 31 to remove an anchor that had backed out and to remove some scar tissue.I start therapy tomorrow and hope on the road to recovery. If I had it to do over again, I would insisted on titanium anchors tohold the labrum to the bone while it healed. I am the second person to have the dissolving anchors come loose. GOOD LUCK  BOB STAGER
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Post by: 3dmuzzy on June 03, 2007, 06:47:00 PM
Shawn,hope every thing gos good and like many said do not rush it,Please keep up with the site and good luck my friend...ED
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Post by: nanook712 on June 03, 2007, 06:53:00 PM
Melinda and I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.