Back surgery question????

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:52 pm

My hunting buddy just had back surgery, he had his L4/5 fused. With deer season 3 months away, what can he expect i.e. able to carry tree stand (API), able to climb tree, walking dsitance, deer dragging, etc. I know each individual heals differently, but if anyone can provide input it would be appreciated.

Rich

GREYWOLF · Post by **GREYWOLF** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:58 pm

It all depends on his recovery, everyone is different. Age , shape ect. , I was out swimming and hikeing 4 weeks atfer and felt great . I had L45 & S1 done. Have him stay with the P/T its hard at first but gets easyer.

hatchet jack · Post by **hatchet jack** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:13 pm

my brother in law had the same thing had the 4 & 5th fused, i go to the doc with him each month,,, he cant lift anything over 15 lbs for 6 month, he is now in his 4 th month, he cant ride a riding mower yet the powder they use to fuse is mixed with his blood & it takes several month for it to set up,,,,,now if he had stainless steel rods with screws that is a diffrent story it heals much quicker. my brotherinlaw is 68,,,,,,it screwes up his walking , he has fallen 2 times because he cant pick up his feet.
he is my hunting buddy to, he can ride in the mule now if he goes slow,cant shoot his crossbow or a gun either.

hatchet jack

Cossack · Post by **Cossack** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:51 pm

Had two in the past 7 yrs, last one 4 yrs ago. He may be able to climb into the stand but not haul one. Definitely not drag or lift a deer. He also may need to change the way he cocks his bow. Just traded my Equinox (225 draw weight) of 3 months, cocking too hard on my back. I tried a crankaroo but that slow practice shooting too much. I definitely wouldn't push lifting beyond what the doc recommends.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:06 pm

Thanks for the inputs, I have no problem being his pack mule or dragging deer for him. He also has a blind he can use. He shoots a 10 PT so I guess he'll be getting their version of the crank-a-roo.

Rich

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:05 pm

Rich, I'd say listen to the Dr. and don't rush it. I certainly don't think that he should consider using a treestand this year. I've read here on the forum where member's have taken some nice deer from ground blinds. Your hunting buddy is very fortunate to have a friend like you to help him along the way

My back injury was just a little more complicated.

My wife calls me the human lightening rod but most of the upper hardware has been removed.

Bushwhacker · Post by **Bushwhacker** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:22 pm

Ray,

for pete's sake! Glad they didn't remove the "lower hardware"

Greets

Rudi

Skeeter · Post by **Skeeter** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:10 pm

Ray, you're really the bionic man aren't you?????

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 9:36 pm

My father-in-law jokingly says that when my time comes, he's going to find out what the going rate for titanium is.

. He was jokin wasn't he

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:48 pm

Ray,

You sure are carrying some hardware around, if you don't mind my asking. Is your back problem due to accident/injury or a degenerative condition.

Rich

raydaughety · Post by **raydaughety** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:25 am

5 years ago, I sat in a brand new office chair when the weld holding down the hydraulic piston failed and impaled me. Yea, that left a mark.

. All kidding aside, I don't think that I would have made it if it hadn't been for my wife Tina, my kids Tyler and Brianna and my savior Jesus Christ

My product liability case is extremely strong and will come to an end between Sept and Dec.

God Bless,