Saying goodbye to hard hunting this fall

[six7]

I am having to have a bone spur removed from my foot. I will hunt in a walking boot, deer can't see my feet in a tower stand anyway lolololol. I hope your hip heals quickly.

 

[Hams42]

Surgery is complete. Took an hour longer than expected but everything went well. Not feeling too bad but we will see in a couple days once the meds wear off. I'll be chasing sheep in my dreams.

 

[Ben Long]

Condolences! That is tough for 28. But you have lots of seasons in front of you. As a teenager I had to sit out an elk season for knee surgery and it was tough. But now that's just in the rear view mirror. You'll be back at it. Patience!

 

[Dave N]

Rest, ice machine and PT. You got this.

 

[Hams42]

Rest, ice machine and PT. You got this.

They gave me a sweet ice machine. Honestly right now the bad thing is the dumb brace they have me in.

 

[Hams42]

Well I am at the 3 week mark. I am stir crazy but still sore enough that I'm not back to work yet. Things seem to be healing well and I'm out of my brace. I can possibly lose the crutches next week. Just started putting weight on the leg today and so far so good.

I think I may even be able to get some camping done this summer.

 

[Irishman]

Well I am at the 3 week mark. I am stir crazy but still sore enough that I'm not back to work yet. Things seem to be healing well and I'm out of my brace. I can possibly lose the crutches next week. Just started putting weight on the leg today and so far so good.

I think I may even be able to get some camping done this summer.

I had total knee replacement on the 21st, so I'm at the 2 week point. My big issue so far is that I went 6 days without sleep. Not zero sleep, but about an hour a day, and never felt sleepy. Any issues with sleep?

 

[Irishman]

A 62 year old friend had hip replacement last week of September last year. On November 1st I helped him pack an elk he shot out of the worst place I ever helped with an elk. He had help, but he was down in that really steep hole where you needed hiking poles, and to hold branches etc, just to get in and out.

 

[2rocky]

Surgery is complete. Took an hour longer than expected but everything went well. Not feeling too bad but we will see in a couple days once the meds wear off. I'll be chasing sheep in my dreams.

On the meds, I found when my partner had a Hip replacement that staying ahead of the pain curve was important. a written pill plan with times and cell phone alarms was key. You are probably well past that point by now. One thing i learned though is a combo of Ibuprofen and Tylenol either together or alternating is a powerful combo (This does not constitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor)

 

[Hams42]

I had total knee replacement on the 21st, so I'm at the 2 week point. My big issue so far is that I went 6 days without sleep. Not zero sleep, but about an hour a day, and never felt sleepy. Any issues with sleep?

I never really had much issue with sleep. Between the hydros and melatonin I have been able to sleep well. I feel guilty to say it but I've averaged about 11+ hours a day of sleep.

On the meds, I found when my partner had a Hip replacement that staying ahead of the pain curve was important. a written pill plan with times and cell phone alarms was key. You are probably well past that point by now. One thing i learned though is a combo of Ibuprofen and Tylenol either together or alternating is a powerful combo (This does not constitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor)

My wife has been a big help she's has had it all spaced out for me. Ibwas telling the physical therapist that the pain wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and my wife gave me a funny look and said I apparently blocked out the first week.