Bubba_1122
Senior Member
Injured my neck helping neighbors clean up after Irma this time last year. Had 3 vertebrae in my neck fused around Thanksgiving (C5-C6 and C7). Had a whole lot of rules as to what I could and couldn't do post surgery, but was released in May (per doctor - "you're doing fantastic - go live your life but don't do anything stupid"). Actually kilt a really nice turkey with a 410 on a Bog Pod with a Limbsaver pad shooting TSS #9's in early May. Was one of the highlights of my 48 year hunting career - mainly because I didn't think I was gonna get to hunt at all last spring.
One huge challenge is that had significant nerve issues down into my left arm - was some concern that I might permanently lose use of left arm pre-surgery. Thankfully didn't and am able to use it though not really built back the muscles. Have tried shooting bow. Draw weight at ~60 lbs. Can shoot it a few times but I hurt in right side of neck the next day. Little concerned about the torque the draw puts on my neck. Obviously don't want to mess something up. Have been talking to local bow pro about a Mathews Triax with 60 pound limbs. I think his plan would be to start draw weight low and if can build strength work back up a little ways to mid 50's.
Missed deer season last year and was hoping to get in the stand this fall. BTW, I hate a crossbow (have had a pile of people tell me to just go get a crossbow - but it ain't the same).
Anyone been through this same or similar thing and how'd it all work out?
One huge challenge is that had significant nerve issues down into my left arm - was some concern that I might permanently lose use of left arm pre-surgery. Thankfully didn't and am able to use it though not really built back the muscles. Have tried shooting bow. Draw weight at ~60 lbs. Can shoot it a few times but I hurt in right side of neck the next day. Little concerned about the torque the draw puts on my neck. Obviously don't want to mess something up. Have been talking to local bow pro about a Mathews Triax with 60 pound limbs. I think his plan would be to start draw weight low and if can build strength work back up a little ways to mid 50's.
Missed deer season last year and was hoping to get in the stand this fall. BTW, I hate a crossbow (have had a pile of people tell me to just go get a crossbow - but it ain't the same).
Anyone been through this same or similar thing and how'd it all work out?