Cheer me up boys…

[elkduds]

@Hunting Wife ,I view my ACL repair as the badge of a vigorous life. Be careful w the other knee while this one gets repaired and rehabbed, it has to bear almost twice the load. You don't want to get both fixed, that's just @noharleyyet excess. ACL repair is not just for bipeds, you know.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Park the blocker vehicle at the end of the shelter belts. Turn loose the hounds.

I was thinking about this today. Can think of a few places I could have a realistic shot at some roosters.

 

[Hunting Wife]

I guess it’s official. Surgery scheduled, just in time for season opener. He says 3-4 months “recovery” but probably a year for rehab and full return to function “at my age”. Ouch. Knife to the heart man.

 

[longbow51]

I think he's maybe right at the 3 months but wrong on the year. We'll see.

 

[wytex]

Just saw this thread, way sorry for you.
I will say, my early 40's were my best years for being in shape. You can do this.
Hope the surgery goes well!

 

[rwc101]

My surgeon assured me that he had done the same surgery on several college football players and they all played the next season. I reminded him that I'm not a college athlete and I injured myself standing still.

 

[noharleyyet]

My surgeon assured me that he had done the same surgery on several college football players and they all played the next season. I reminded him that I'm not a college athlete and I injured myself standing still.

And that is exactly why my coaches were always screaming, "keep your #@**#% feet moving."

 

[rwc101]

And that is exactly why my coaches were always screaming, "keep your #@**#% feet moving."

Guess I'll have to tap dance the rest of my life.

 

[Hunting Wife]

I think he's maybe right at the 3 months but wrong on the year. We'll see.

I hope so. The year gave me pause too.

I think I can do better than that.
Be a good patient HW. Don’t do anything stupid.

 

[mtmuley]

I hope so. The year gave me pause too.

I think I can do better than that.
Be a good patient HW. Don’t do anything stupid.

Bet you will be back to normal. In the meantime, get one of those rifle rests that clamp on the truck window. Good wishes your way. mtmuley

 

[jphares44]

No knee issues, but I shattered my ankle on a portage in Quetico Provincial Park a couple years ago. 2 surgeries, 3 plates and 16 screws in my right ankle. Now it's probably as good as it's going to get, which ends up being about good enough for the things I like to do. It's easy to get discouraged and you'll have some bad days...but keep your head up and stick with the PT. I'm confident you'll be back out there when you're able! Best wishes to you!

 

[MNElkNut]

You know what makes compound interest so good? Time. Incremental time.

Same thing with recovery and rehab. Every day, you will get a few "cents" of interest better. Doesn't seem like much, but it is all additive and before long, you will notice significant progress.

 

[Irrelevant]

@HW which tendon are they going to use to repair it, Patellar or hammy?

 

[OntarioHunter]

Tough news, but not entirely unexpected I guess. Could have been worse (run over by a bus?). I'm sure you'll find some way to get out and do something this fall. You don't strike me as a crossword or jigsaw puzzle kinda gal. Hang in there.

 

[Dave N]

@HW which tendon are they going to use to repair it, Patellar or hammy?

Use a cadaver part. Quicker recovery.

 

[Hunting Wife]

@HW which tendon are they going to use to repair it, Patellar or hammy?

We discussed patellar, but he said the recovery would be longer, more painful, and less advantage for the autograft in an older person than a 20-something athlete. So going with allograft in my case. (That’s cadaver spare parts for the uninitiated.)

 

[Hunting Wife]

Well, tomorrow is the big surgery day. Looking forward to getting it behind me and working towards getting out and about again.

Hoping to see some good hunting stories around here since I won’t be making many of my own. The entertainment is appreciated!

 

[BoulderBulls]

GOOD LUCK! HOPE TO be sharing grip n grins soon from the Colorado high country

 

[MtnElk]

wishing you a speed recovery!!! I promise to share all my 1st season blunders to give you a laugh

 

[Addicting]

Looking forward to getting it behind me and working towards getting out and about again.

Having your knee behind you and getting out and about seems counter productive. Most folks keep it right where it was, just fixed. Lol

All joking aside, good luck and may your Dr have steadied hands.