How long after?

[dabluz]

I had a triple bypass operation 2 weeks ago. Can someone tell me how long it takes before I am strong (and pain free) enough to be able to cock my Vortex (200 lbs)?

[Species8472]

If it were me I would take my crossbow with me to my next heart specialist appointment and let the doctor cock it. I would than ask the doctor how long to wait.

[xcaliber]

Glad you're ok, you have to ask the doctor, it would be pulling 100#.

[StormDragon]

If it were me I would take my crossbow with me to my next heart specialist appointment and let the doctor cock it. I would than ask the doctor how long to wait.

X2 alot of times we don't realize the amount of strain we put our bodies through on a normal day doing everyday stuff.

Couple that same day with any type of surgery and most of the time you notice pretty quick. I.E. when my wife had brain surgery last fall (Nov) for an anuryseum , she wasn't allowed to do anything strenuous for awhile due to the extra strain of blood and the presume those same everyday activities caused

Everyone is different but it's best to get a docs opinion and go from there. Esp with the strain of cocking

[Mo wannabe]

A persons body will usually let them know when it's time ...... If we would only learn to listen

[colouredchameleon]

If it were me I would take my crossbow with me to my next heart specialist appointment and let the doctor cock it. I would than ask the doctor how long to wait.

To do so I suspect you may discover guickly how much stress you will able to handle as SWAT moves in to take you down.

Followed by an extended period of confined restricted activity with plenty of down time relaxing in small locked space.
With the only worry being not to drop the bar of soap in the shower.

Get a crank if you feel being able to shoot it is that important.
But maybe there is a life lesson here you are missing.

Stressing over something that is not that important in the big scheme of life.

Contributing factor in heart disease.
I say Slow down an take the time to smell the flowers.

[coolhl]

Here is the honest answer from an admittedly totally biased American physician:
make an appointment with your Canadian doctor. By the time you get that appointment you will be well enough!!!


disclaimer: just trying to add a little humor(humour). I do like the idea of bringing the crossbow in and letting the doc try to cock it as the best recommendation. just don't bring any bolts with you...
wishing you a lightning fast recovery,
norm

[paulaboutform]

Here is the honest answer from an admittedly totally biased American physician:
make an appointment with your Canadian doctor. By the time you get that appointment you will be well enough!!!


disclaimer: just trying to add a little humor(humour). I do like the idea of bringing the crossbow in and letting the doc try to cock it as the best recommendation. just don't bring any bolts with you...
wishing you a lightning fast recovery,
norm

Norm, that's actually hilarious! .......because it's actually true.

[robertyb]

I had quadruple bypass surgery last Feb. 28th.
I was shooting my Excal Vortex and M330 by mid Sept. before deer season opened with no problems. Do NOT push it. If you tear your sternum open they either have to ignore it and let it heal wrong or totally redo it again. You do realize that all that is holding your chest together is glue and wire I hope.
My advise would be to get a C2 crank cocker and let it do the work for you.

[amythntr]

Here is the honest answer from an admittedly totally biased American physician:
make an appointment with your Canadian doctor. By the time you get that appointment you will be well enough!!!


disclaimer: just trying to add a little humor(humour). I do like the idea of bringing the crossbow in and letting the doc try to cock it as the best recommendation. just don't bring any bolts with you...
wishing you a lightning fast recovery,
norm

Norm, that's actually hilarious! .......because it's actually true.

Love it...

Heal well...your love for the outdoors will have you up and about before you can say, "mangia e statti zitto!" .....translated for everyone but Paulaboutform...."eat and shut up!

Anthony

[Bullzeye]

Here is the honest answer from an admittedly totally biased American physician:
make an appointment with your Canadian doctor. By the time you get that appointment you will be well enough

Best response of the year !! Lol

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

There you are . . .knew you fell off radar a bit . . .youre doing great now by just up and typing! . . . take it slow and as others suggested let the doc try and cock it but make sure you supervise him/her! i guy i know had a valve replaced . . .took him 2 months to leave hosp. youre doing great w/ a procedure like that, and want to cock your Excalibur now thats a goal! but be easy outlaw!

-ken

[JPjunkie]

A persons body will usually let them know when it's time ...... If we would only learn to listen

Very good advice there everybody should learn there body it will tell you everytime if you just listen

[W.Miguire]

Don't rush it, my wife is gone 16 yrs. on a 15yr. by pass and still going strong. it takes time . you have to hang in there. do your rehab and you will know when it's time , just listen to your doctor. every one is different . I had 4 stents put in and was go to go in a week your case is a little diff.. glad to hear you are doing good and keep up your rehab. good luck
W.M.

[Gwens Dilemma]

Mine was Sept. 2013 and my doctor said that year was out for any shooting. I got his blessing the next year. I was about 10 weeks before I was mostly painfree. Hope this helps. Don't rush it and best wishes. PS I shoot an Exomag carved tip and use a rope cocker.
Dave