WStreblo Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I just had a small shoulder surgery at the beginning of August. My doctor says I should be ok for Ohio's bow season, however, I'm still nervous that I may rush back into it and injure my shoulder again. I hurt my shoulder last year and couldn't imagine giving up deer or spring turkey season so I fought the pain until this June. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting over the mental hurdle of re injury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I would say turn Your bow poundage down. Start from there and then you'll get your confidence back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hunting after surgery Thanks freak, I've been bouncing the idea of turning my back up now down just to fling arrows and like you said build the confidence back up, leaving the primo arrow launcher in killing condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Sounds good! Good luck this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted August 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hunting after surgery Hey thanks you too, you start laying them over get some pics on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks and I will. Can't wait till October first got a nice 10 point on camera that's on the hit list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I concur, turn your poundage down some. Your feelings are normal...just go slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WStreblo Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Hunting after surgery I can't wait for season to start either, **** if I can't use my bow I might just pounce on em from the tree stand like a wild cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlshunter Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I was in a similar situation last year. I had elbow surgery in February and tried turkey hunting that March. I never should have rushed into it because I could hardly get my gun up and ended up wounding a bird I never found. It took me all the way up to bow season to get into bow shape. I did my physical therapy to the max and dropped my poundage on my bow down to a point where I could do it with minimal pain. You don't need the bow set at 70lbs to kill a deer. Work your weight back up slowly. You've got years to hunt, just take your time. FYI, that first time pulling the bow back is the scariest. All that scar tissue popping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Never had shoulder surgery, but had a surgery that I was on restrictions after and I screwed up by doing more than I should have and have a bit of excess scar tissue as a result which gives me some troubles. Would only do what your physician says is ok, if he/she gives you the go ahead then by all means go for it, but if not would not risk doing more damage that might lead to the need for another surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awarren20 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Hunting after surgery I have been through 2 shoulder surgeries the last two years one during deer season one last march. My advice is to make sure you are aware of your capabilities. Ask your physical therapist of an honest assessment and turn your bow down to the lightest draw weight. Get comfortable just shooting and each week add 5 lbs. until you are comfortable with the way you have healed. Any doubt or pain and you just need to back off. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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