The official 2025 Wyoming elk hunt for Dave N thread.
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Heart rate is off. Finger monitor shows 155 and the folks that ran my stress test said 163 was their target. Time for a shower.
Nick87
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Both boys had there tonsils out. First one cost us about $2,500 to $3,000 iirc. In the meantime we switched to a different plan second boys tonsils same surgeon same everything. $100 co pay. Wife and I both looked at each other like that can't be right. Should've switched plans years ago. We use a plan where whoever you see has to be in network and I think that scares a lot of people off. We've had zero issues with that aspect. No more deductible just a co-pay. Saves us thousands every year.
Bingo! Called the insurance co. and this was the problem. Confirmed with them that if a different coding was provided then it would be covered. Called the billing department for the hospital and explained things and they said they would send it for a review because of my initial symptoms for the visit and go from there. Everything is on hold until they make a decision. Sounds good for now! Fingers crossed.
Nick87
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Good deal.
Got everything run through and accepted now except for one charge of $50 being denied. I can relax now. Sort of. January started all over again and I just had an ultrasound of my thyroid where they gave an estimate of my share to be just under $900. That lead to needing a biopsy in a few weeks because they found several nodules on it. One side is swollen and I can feel the difference with my fingers. It also is affecting my voice, making me sound hoarse. Not sure how that affects anything but I am a little nervous about it and want to get it figured out soon. No clue on my cost for that. Yippee. So far without the biopsy I'll be around $3500 out of pocket into it and no real answer to a cause of what happened in Wyoming. At this point I'm pretty much chalking it up to a combination of excitement, exertion, less oxygen to recover with at elevation, not being recovered from whatever I had last year with the coughing, and just plain not being in as good of shape as I needed to be. 
Whatever. I got my ass handed to me. Felt fine once we got back to town but still started breathing harder just by doing simple things, even after getting home. It's gotten better over time so the idea of some kind of viral infection makes sense. Too late to test for any of that. So, if nothing else, I'm on cholesterol meds now and found out my PSA number is still low. My thyroid deal does seem to be a problem. Not sure how it affects anything but I guess I'll find out more as I go. I even started a GLP-1 and am losing some weight to help myself out. I've had this belly for many years and even though my weight hasn't really changed in the last 10 years it's time to get rid of what I can.
Now you know about as much as I do. I tried, I failed, I figure I'm just better off keeping my ass out of the mountains. I'll see how much weight I can get rid of to get healthier but still think I'm just done with any hunting out west. I'll spend my time with my granddaughter and be happy with that. This Illinois deer hunter just isn't cut out for the hard stuff. I don't read topo maps to understand what I need to, don't hit the gym to act like a goat, don't shoot hundreds of rounds each year to stay in "shooting shape". And I'm good with it. I've put plenty of deer in the freezer in my lifetime and had many great adventures in other places. I can at least say "I tried" which is more than a lot of others can say. Life goes on. Thanks for the help and the well wishes.
Whatever. I got my ass handed to me. Felt fine once we got back to town but still started breathing harder just by doing simple things, even after getting home. It's gotten better over time so the idea of some kind of viral infection makes sense. Too late to test for any of that. So, if nothing else, I'm on cholesterol meds now and found out my PSA number is still low. My thyroid deal does seem to be a problem. Not sure how it affects anything but I guess I'll find out more as I go. I even started a GLP-1 and am losing some weight to help myself out. I've had this belly for many years and even though my weight hasn't really changed in the last 10 years it's time to get rid of what I can.Now you know about as much as I do. I tried, I failed, I figure I'm just better off keeping my ass out of the mountains. I'll see how much weight I can get rid of to get healthier but still think I'm just done with any hunting out west. I'll spend my time with my granddaughter and be happy with that. This Illinois deer hunter just isn't cut out for the hard stuff. I don't read topo maps to understand what I need to, don't hit the gym to act like a goat, don't shoot hundreds of rounds each year to stay in "shooting shape". And I'm good with it. I've put plenty of deer in the freezer in my lifetime and had many great adventures in other places. I can at least say "I tried" which is more than a lot of others can say. Life goes on. Thanks for the help and the well wishes.
duckhunt
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Thats good you are getting all taken care of. If you ever get the itch to head west just just go on a camping trip or sight seeing, that would be much easier on the body.
Hammsolo
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Dave, You’re in my prayers. No need to close doors. It sounds like you have a great plan. It sounds like you’re living. Do your best, and enjoy your grand daughter. Maybe she’ll want to pronghorn hunt someday… Aging sucks, but it sounds like you’ll make it suck less. God Bless
Dave, I had a couple nodules on my thyroid about 30 years ago and had half of my thyroid and the ismus removed. I have had no side effects from this surgery and do not need any meds or supplements related to this surgery. This was just my experience and I hope all goes well for your situation. Stay positive.
Laszlo Cravensworth
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When I had covid back early on it was really similar to this. I felt fine but my coworker tested positive so I tested. Ended up positive as well. Stayed home for a week with sniffles that could have been allergies. I tried to go for a run on day 7 or 8 and had one of the worst coughing fits of my life. Ended up short of breath and wheezy for quite a while after that.
Glad you're getting it all taken care of though. Pays to work on our health.
bowhuntmontana
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Good to hear the update, Dave. Don't beat yourself up over the ups and downs of the elk hunt. Elk hunting is hard. Mountains are tough. And it's just tougher when you aren't 100%. I still had a heck of a time hanging out with you and the fellas and getting to know some new country. I would do it again.
Oh, I enjoyed my time out there. You saw firsthand that I had to stop here and there to catch up with air but I kept going. What happened in Lander was way beyond that. The gale force winds didn't help the situation any. Even if I was fine I don't think shooting was even possible!
I'll see what happens with my tests and weight loss. Maybe later I'll reconsider a trip. But the way things are changing out west this might have been the last shot. Like I said before, I'm good with it.
At least have to take the grand daughter to go see some sight out there, just maybe not in the winter.
Glad things are looking good for your health even if they can't pinpoint what caused the problems. If nothing else you've shown me that I need to get in better shape, because i am getting older and don't just take the blows as easy as a once did.
8andcounting
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I don’t think it’s the “last shot “ there’s tons of elk opportunities especially with cow tags and the group here will come up with something when and if your up to it again and if it was the last shot , you sound like your good and you had a great time . Guess what I’m saying is don’t be down at all about it . The reading material you have everyone was unbelievable. Kudos to you Dave . Take care
devon deer
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Since my last trip to Montana I've had a stent fitted and messed up my knee, the ONLY thing stopping me from going back is travel insurance, it would cost me the same as a big game combo tag!
So don't get too old too soon Dave, get back up them mountains!
Having said that, I sincerely hope things work out for you.
So don't get too old too soon Dave, get back up them mountains!
Having said that, I sincerely hope things work out for you.
