Just wondering if anyone has had a total shoulder replacement When were you able to shoot heavy turkey loads. Any pointers would be appreciated.
I am going to have a total right shoulder replaced the second week of Jan. I am hoping to be able to hunt March 15 in Ms.
The shotgun that I plan to hunt with is Browning Gold 3 in with Winchester Longbeards #5. Any input would be appreciated.
QuoteI am going to have a total right shoulder replaced the second week of Jan. I am hoping to be able to hunt March 15 in Ms.
I don't have any first-hand experience with that type of surgery or know the "normal" recovery period from it. I would encourage you to seek the advice and counsel of your surgeon and of the rehab folks that you'll undoubtedly work with after the surgery. I know that it's important to allow time for healing as well as working to regain or to keep mobility in the joint.
I hope you're able to do exactly what you want next spring and wish you all the best.
Thanks,
Clark
I don't know much about the surgery, but shoulders usually heal slow. You may need a 20 gauge, learn to shoot left handed and still need a shooting stick of some kind.
Good luck and I hope you heal fast.
9 wks rehab...I don't see that happening. I had a partially torn rotator cuff (arthroscopic repair) and they wouldn't let me do anything till 12 wks.
I'm with Gamblinman on this. I also had a partially torn rotator cuff surgery. I was off work for 3 months and went back to work on light duty for another month before the Dr. released me for regular duty. I tried to shoot my wife's bow(set 35lbs.) at the 3 month mark. I could do it, but it still hurt some. I shot 2 arrows and quit. It hurt worse later that day than it did when I shot her bow.
If you are dead set on going, Tail Feathers idea is probably your answer.
Thanks for the advice guys. I am going to get more info pre op next Tuesday. I am going to be motivated with rehab. If it means shooting off left shoulder:thats what it will be. When I asked the doctor on my first visit...he said it might hurt a BIT !! I'm looking forward to having this surgery . The pain has got unbearable. Its gotta be better. Lord willing....creek dont rise I will be in the woods listening for that first gobble.
Thanks
Jimmy G
You'll know when its time to have something done. You sleep in a recliner because it hurts to much to lay down.
Good luck with the surgery. Sure you will find a way to make it work. Shooting left handed is very doable. My uncle was in a halo with a broken neck and still managed to deer hunt with a .223. Was hilarious to watch him walk through the woods tho. He had a great sense of humor about it and did get a couple deer.
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Never had shoulder surgery myself but I know people who have. Best advice I can give would be to prepare to possibly not hunt for the upcoming season or learn to shoot lefty.
I'm sorry to say that 8 weeks post op shooting turkey loads is probably overly ambitious. Left handed shooting is more of a possibility using the sticks is a good idea too. Is it a reverse shoulder? Those are more stable....depending on your ortho it may be 6-8 weeks before you are allowed to actively move it. Might be a good year to volunteer to help a youth or disabled hunter bag a gobbler... 12 yrs experience as a PT....best of luck!
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Old timer I admire your determination. My shoulder hurts just thinking about shooting a 12 gauge with turkey loads after going through that. Lol.. I would use a 20 gauge auto,maybe limbsaver pad,and a lighter load shell and call em in close or like others said maybe shoot lefty or go with someone else just to be able to hear em gobble. I think I get as much enjoyment calling them in for others as I do for myself other than the piece and tranquility of hunting alone. Goodluck to you and keep us updated. I think you'll make it out hell or high water come spring.
Good luck with the shoulder. That is one of the toughest surgeries to go thru and rehab. I had the rotator surgery and it took a year before all pain was gone. Glad that one is behind me.
Jeff
I took around a fifth of my turkeys from the off shoulder until my cardiologist forbid me from shooting from the left when I got my pacemaker. The use of a reflex sight will inssure accuracy and allow you to shoot with both eyes open.
Well I'm planning on hunting off left shoulder for starters. I am fixing up 2 old tripods with v yokes. Where there is a will..their is way.
Back in May 1993 I had my right hip replaced. In Jan 1994 I had a total left hip replaced. March 20 Opening day in Ms I was hunting with a walking stick. Since that time turkeys have hated for me to be in the woods. I ve given up on deer hunting but I hunt turkey with a passion.
Each surgery is different. I'm going to strive to be ready . That's all I can do.
Thanks guys for your encouragement.
Jimmy G
Go get 'em Old Timer!! Sounds like you have a plan and the determination to make it work. Here's wishing you the best with the surgery!
It feels kind of odd calling you Old Timer...your only 8 yrs. older than me. :toothy9: