Moose Tag/Back Surgery!!@*&$#@

[coachcw]

good to hear your on the mend

[KB88]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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