Author Topic: Moose Tag/Back Surgery!!@*&$#@ (Read 6303 times)

Elkbow33 · « **on:** June 23, 2013, 12:39:17 PM »

Having back surgery on july 8th. It figures this would be the year I draw a moose tag and Entiat archery tag. Will have to see how this plays out, but may have to get it done with muzzy or rifle instead of archery, one way or the other I will get it done even if gimped up. Plan on boots hitting the Selkirk dirt next week for 3 or 4 days before surgery. Hoping for a fast recovery.

TheHunt · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:44:00 PM »

Where are you from and when do you plan on hunting for your moose?

JBar · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:46:00 PM »

What's your expected recovery time? Do what you're suppose to after surgery hope it all works out for you. Ill take that entiat tag off your hands!

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:50:53 PM »

Im good with the entiat tag. Hunted and know that unit very well and have taken some great bucks there. Full recovery time is 3-6 months. The only problem I foresee is putting meat on the back. We will see how good my friends are as I have packed and helped them on their hunts for years. plan on hitting it from the start til the finish. First two weeks I definitely plan on being there, then if I don't get it done then probably first part of November til the end.

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:51:17 PM »

From Yakima

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:52:22 PM »

May have to hire some local boys from around there to pack it out for me if my help isn't available on the day I harvest.!!

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:57:10 PM »

I am sure if you give a shout out there are guys on here willing to help out. Some have probably drawn that tag in the past maybe post it in Hunting Partners section.

724wd · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:09:27 PM »

DO NOT muck about trying to haul meat yourself!

call in all your chits and get some help!

huntnphool · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:14:53 PM »

I'm quite sure there are plenty of strong backs that could be there in a few hours time to pack out your trophy, all you will need is to get him on the ground and find cell service/Internet access.

rtspring · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:17:57 PM »

Get him on the ground, all of us are a phone call away!!

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:24:41 PM »

I appreciate that, don't like asking for help, but in this case I may just have too, if I don't have buddies there to help. I should have most of season to hunt as long as grandparents can watch my kids, Im already buttering them up, and my dad will probably be along for the hunt when he can, but I cant have him packing all my moose out. I just want to enjoy the hunt and take a respectable bull

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:30:10 PM »

live in selah actually

Maligator · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:30:40 PM »

I have to agree: call in all of your favors if you have to but don't chance injuring yourself packing out meat or cape

I'm sure someone would like to accompany you just for the thrill of being there

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:33:09 PM »

Home from back surgery. Hope this works and a speedy recovery is in my future

coachcw · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2013, 12:55:11 PM »

we will give you a hand . where's your moose tag ?

250savage · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2013, 03:33:25 PM »

Hope you are fully recovered in time to get out and really enjoy all that your OIL tag has to offer. Have a fun safe and very successful hunt.

CedarPants · « **Reply #16 on:** July 10, 2013, 03:39:53 PM »

I'll be busy off and on chasing elk with my muzzy and deer with my rifle, but if I'm available when you get one on the ground I'd be happy to come help. Feel free to shoot me a PM

12Gauge · « **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2013, 03:43:59 PM »

Quote from: Elkbow33 on July 10, 2013, 12:33:09 PM

Home from back surgery. Hope this works and a speedy recovery is in my future

Did you have a discectomy or was your spine fused or something else?

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2013, 05:29:56 PM »

L5-s1 fusion

washingtonmuley · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2013, 08:15:44 AM »

Elkbow,
Let me know when you are over for your moose hunt. I have family over in Spokane and I will be back and forth hunting in the Spokane area.

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:01:12 AM »

4 weeks after surgery and doing better than expected. Am walking 1-2 miles a day with no difficulty. Things are looking up and should be good to go by Oct.1st.

CedarPants · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:02:28 AM »

Good to hear

My offer still stands from earlier in the thread. Happy to help if need be

jstone · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:31:12 AM »

I am always in the swakane so if need be i can help pack a deer if needed. If your back is not healed 100 by then i wont be far away.

jstone · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:32:28 AM »

My son lives there and i will be with him. Strong young man!! and stong old man

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:57:24 AM »

Thanks guys good to know if I'm in a bind I can get some help. Should have enough guys for the moose hunt(I think). Should be close to 100% by deer hunt.

elkhorn · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2013, 09:21:14 PM »

I live in Yakima and had that tag last year. Let me know if you need anything.

Jburke · « **Reply #26 on:** August 14, 2013, 01:14:46 AM »

I'll help pack if I'm available. I'll be hunting the first part of October in a different part of the state but if I'm available when you get one down I'd be more than willing to help

ICEMAN · « **Reply #27 on:** August 14, 2013, 03:06:47 AM »

Amazing amount of help being offered around here this year. Good on you guys!

RadSav · « **Reply #28 on:** August 14, 2013, 04:04:38 AM »

Quote from: Elkbow33 on July 10, 2013, 05:29:56 PM

L5-s1 fusion

That sounds horribly painful! I turned down the fusion and am glad I did. The guy that was in the recovery room with me I talked to a year later and he had never played another game of golf.

My recovery was quick. I was back playing golf after about five weeks. Only regret I have is that I should have demanded they clean both sides instead of one. Now I have one leg that feels great and one that feels like it belongs to some grumpy old fat guy

I pack just as much today as I did 20 years ago.

One problem post surgery I had was extreme cramps anytime I fly or drive gravel roads. Had a few sessions of acupuncture and no more cramps! Not sure if it was the treatments or my body just not wanting more needles

Either way it's been great except the leg on the side they ignored.

Good to hear you are recovering well. I'd bet Bearpaw could have someone ready to assist in getting moose meat out of the bush! I'm sure he could give you cost and possibilities if you give him a call. If nothing else it might be a good backup plan.

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 14, 2013, 09:09:02 AM »

I almost opted out of it. But being a union sheetmetal worker and dealing with leg and back pain for quite a few years and seemed like everytime I went on a trip it would flare up and wreck the trip or hunt. I am having no leg pain whatsoever and I'm 5 wks. Out. And feeling better than I thought I would at this point.

coachcw · « **Reply #30 on:** August 15, 2013, 10:00:47 PM »

good to hear your on the mend

KB88 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 16, 2013, 08:18:54 AM »

That union sheet metal is tough. My dad is in local 66 and he has been through his surgeries as well. Hope your recovery goes ahead of schedule. I am really glad to see such a willingness of strangers to help out.

If only the rest of the country could be like that.

MattySuto · « **Reply #32 on:** September 24, 2013, 10:50:31 AM »

i had L5/S1 done in May... was able to get out in Sept to elk hunt and helped pack out a Bull Elk... felt great.. stay on top of the recovery pain with meds... even if you dont feeel pain im telling you ift will flare up in a second and you will be hurting... if you want start working core strenthing excerises... lay on your back an tighten your abs for 30 secons at a time then release and do this 15 times... and keep stretching dont let your hips get tight... Good luck .. i feel your pain.. and go knock down a moose...

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 24, 2013, 10:59:49 AM »

Ya thanks. My recovery is going good all the things you said I am doing. Was able to elk hunt this month and hike. Still have to watch putting a lot of weight on my back, but sounds like my recovery is mirroring yours. Getting after moose next week is not going to be a problem and I have a few guys to help pack and horses available if needed!!!!

MattySuto · « **Reply #34 on:** September 24, 2013, 11:17:48 AM »

Quote from: Elkbow33 on September 24, 2013, 10:59:49 AM

Ya thanks. My recovery is going good all the things you said I am doing. Was able to elk hunt this month and hike. Still have to watch putting a lot of weight on my back, but sounds like my recovery is mirroring yours. Getting after moose next week is not going to be a problem and I have a few guys to help pack and horses available if needed!!!!

right on man... the less stress you put on your back the better... i know hiking was just enough for me.. i had to sit an rest a bunch of times but and was sore at the end of the day.. nothing a few beers couldnt help.... glad both of us had successful surgeries that back is nothing to mess with... only problem is in like 15 years ill have to have another one on the next disc up... ...

runningboard · « **Reply #35 on:** September 24, 2013, 11:50:04 AM »

I live & play in Selkirk unit & willing to help if you need just let me know. I also work @ the Tribe's Camas Center for Community Wellness & we have wet & dry saunas & hot-tub if you need to soak out some soreness. small day fee & we provide the towels, good for shower after you're bloodied too.

skeeter 20i · « **Reply #36 on:** September 25, 2013, 07:48:10 AM »

Elkbow I live near Mt. Spokane and might be able to help if you need it. Shoot me a PM. My boys and I are always willing to help another hunter if we can.

Elkbow33 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 25, 2013, 12:41:51 PM »

Thanks guys! I have help the first week for sure. If it takes me longer than that I may hit you up. Sauna sounds tempting after the hunt. Open bar?!!!! In 15 years if I have to get next one done I might check into the laser surgery option!! Good to know people are still willing to help out a fellow hunter!!

MattySuto · « **Reply #38 on:** September 26, 2013, 12:50:12 PM »

ill play it by ear if that time comes... good luck...

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