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Title: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Tom007 on October 16, 2025, 05:24:02 PM
Talked to my good friend Z today. He had his knee fixed. It was damaged more than he thought, but he faired well post surgery. He's up-beat, and ready to heal so he can chase the Fla swamp gobblers this March. God Bless you Z, heal well, we are all praying for a speedy recovery! God Bless you brother.
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Post by: Lcmacd 58 on October 16, 2025, 06:08:26 PM
 :jesus-cross:
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Greg Massey on October 16, 2025, 06:43:23 PM
Prayers Z ... Geed Well Soon
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Yoder409 on October 16, 2025, 07:12:50 PM
Great news !!!

Heal quickly, Z !!  Heal well !!
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Post by: 3bailey3 on October 16, 2025, 08:41:30 PM
Awesome!
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Post by: Zobo on October 16, 2025, 08:52:00 PM
Get well soon :happy0064:
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Post by: Mabren2 on October 16, 2025, 10:07:11 PM
Hope you heal soon!
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Post by: Turkeybutt on October 17, 2025, 05:36:09 AM
Make sure you do the therapy! Get well soon Z.
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Post by: captpete on October 17, 2025, 07:25:02 AM
Great news!! Hoping for fast and recovery for you.
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Post by: JeffC on October 17, 2025, 07:36:37 AM
Great news, get well Z!! Thanks for the update Tom  :you_rock:
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Post by: Twowithone on October 17, 2025, 07:48:11 AM
Get well soon Z dont over do it those gobblers will be there for you. :firefighter:
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Post by: Spring Creek Calls on October 17, 2025, 08:36:37 AM
Heal well Z, and listen to your doctor!
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on October 17, 2025, 10:50:53 AM
Thanks peeps, the meds and surgery knocked me for a loop. I will get it back. I can't let those Florida swamp chickens beat me again. Thanks for the encouragement Z
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Post by: OJR on October 17, 2025, 11:59:57 AM
Great news! Z, you'll be back in the saddle in no time!
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Post by: NCL on October 17, 2025, 01:43:36 PM
Praying for a fast and complete recovery
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Post by: Notsoyoungturk on October 17, 2025, 03:02:33 PM
Keep the faith.  Get better soon.
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Post by: eggshell on October 17, 2025, 04:38:10 PM
Paying for a great recovery
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Post by: Tail Feathers on October 18, 2025, 02:45:22 PM
A good attitude goes a long ways when recovering. Z surely seems to have that.  Get well soon Z!
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Post by: Sir-diealot on October 19, 2025, 02:03:11 AM
Heal well bud, glad things went well regardless of surprises.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on October 22, 2025, 08:13:04 AM
Going to be a long 6 weeks peeps. My wife is an angel and is nothing short of a saint. Got the house set up for an old gimpy fat guy and one of my guys from work stopped in and set me up to telework. My guys are awesome and can do this almost without me. All in all I am in good shape, just gotta stay out of my head. Thanks for the kind words and I will keep plugging. Z 
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: FullChoke on October 22, 2025, 06:53:00 PM
Z,

Be healed and obey your Physical Therapists. I am certain that the turkeys in your neck of the woods are pulling for you. Get better soon my brother.

FC
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Happy on November 05, 2025, 09:43:16 AM
Dang, late to the party, hoping you have a speedy recovery soon sir.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Tom007 on December 04, 2025, 08:39:19 AM
Wishing you well Z!
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on December 04, 2025, 08:44:54 AM
Doing well, just got my brace off yesterday. Strength training now
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Post by: Turkeybutt on December 05, 2025, 04:38:17 AM
Good for you Z, just keep doing the therapy. All good things come in time!
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Post by: Sir-diealot on December 05, 2025, 11:01:18 AM
Good to hear, keep on keeping on!
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Post by: captpete on December 07, 2025, 07:22:02 AM
Good news Z!!! You'll be back in Florida before you know it. :you_rock:
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Post by: Dr Juice on December 07, 2025, 08:28:45 AM
Awesome and hope you have a quick full recovery.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on December 08, 2025, 07:26:46 AM
Back to work  :blob10: Z
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: TrackeySauresRex on December 13, 2025, 09:05:34 AM
Quote from: FullChoke on October 22, 2025, 06:53:00 PMZ,

Be healed and obey your Physical Therapists. I am certain that the turkeys in your neck of the woods are pulling for you. Get better soon my brother.

FC


^^^^^ Ohh yea! Most certainly this.
Glad yer back to work. Slow and steady my OG brother.
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Post by: Old Gobbler on December 23, 2025, 09:57:39 PM
 :jesus-cross:
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Post by: Kypossum on December 24, 2025, 09:03:41 PM
Prayers for a quick recovery!
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on December 29, 2025, 05:06:10 AM
I think I am on track to try those dam swamp chickens in March. I'm sure mike will push me like an ant pushes a watermelon, lol. Thanks for all the encouragement. Z
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: EZ on January 01, 2026, 07:10:10 PM
 :icon_thumright:  :icon_thumright:  :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: ScottTaulbee on January 02, 2026, 04:19:27 AM
Glad to hear!. Heal quickly and smoothly Z!


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Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on January 03, 2026, 09:05:36 AM
Almost on the stairs solo, lol. Getting there peeps. Z
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Post by: Sir-diealot on January 11, 2026, 11:42:32 AM
Great to hear you are progressing so well, keep up the good work and do it the right way.
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Post by: zelmo1 on January 11, 2026, 01:25:25 PM
Slow going, but I am going to Florida. I am working hard and will brace it up. Z
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Post by: Sir-diealot on January 13, 2026, 12:42:47 AM
Get a brace with the metal support on the sides that are hinged, protect that knee. I need both mine replaced, but won't be able to until my dog passes away as I will have to go into a rehab as I have 18 steps to go up and down. I am in no hurry, that little critter is my life.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on January 13, 2026, 05:06:02 AM
Got my brace on as we speak bro. I will follow the doc's advice and listen to my PT DR, he is a sharp yungin. We will be ready tis year. Thanks for caring Styeve. Z
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Old Gobbler on January 13, 2026, 12:05:05 PM
 :jesus-cross:
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Sir-diealot on January 14, 2026, 05:52:42 PM
You're welcome bud, I don't want anyone to end up like me.

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Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Twowithone on January 14, 2026, 06:02:22 PM
Heal fast the seasons are right around the corner.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on January 15, 2026, 05:17:34 AM
90 day check yesterday and got the green light to do all operations in moderation. Flexibility is at 80%{ which is at 100% of expectation} and strength is on track. So as long as I don't have a slip/trip/or fall I should be ok,lol. Z
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Post by: captpete on January 15, 2026, 06:21:12 AM
That's great to hear!! Those swamp chickens better start hiding now. ;D  ;D
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: Sir-diealot on January 17, 2026, 02:04:37 PM
Quote from: zelmo1 on January 15, 2026, 05:17:34 AM90 day check yesterday and got the green light to do all operations in moderation. Flexibility is at 80%{ which is at 100% of expectation} and strength is on track. So as long as I don't have a slip/trip/or fall I should be ok,lol. Z

Look into a good set of trekking poles, they have helped me a lot in the past and that extra stability is something you want right now.
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Post by: Roost 1 on January 17, 2026, 07:41:08 PM
Good luck buddy.
Title: Re: My Buddy Zelmo is out of Surgery
Post by: zelmo1 on January 18, 2026, 11:29:49 AM
Going rabbit hunting in the morning, gotta live. Z