Post by: Russ McDonald on August 15, 2017, 01:39:29 PM
Post by: Elkcollector82 on August 15, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Hope everyone is getting ready for elk season. This year I am super excited I got a multi season elk tag. I figure this could be the year to get my first ever elk. :tup: Well hit the brakes there vern. Looks like I may have tore my meniscus in my left knee. Almost 4 years from doing the same thing to my right knee. I can tell you I didn't do it doing something crazy or working out or running. I was lifting a case of water from a cart at Costco into the back of my car. Hyper extended my knee pop and straight pain like a knife through my knee. Still going to try and get out there. Muzzy on my buddies property in October. See what the docs have to say in midst of hunting. Ice and Aleve for now. Hope everyone has an successful year.
Sorry to hear that. Hope for a speedy recovery.
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 15, 2017, 01:48:56 PM
When I tore it in my right knee it was right before archery season. Had surgery done the end of September and was lucky enough to get out late season deer and get my first ever black tail. Crossing my fingers this one doesn't feel as bad but it hurts like the heck.Hope everyone is getting ready for elk season. This year I am super excited I got a multi season elk tag. I figure this could be the year to get my first ever elk. :tup: Well hit the brakes there vern. Looks like I may have tore my meniscus in my left knee. Almost 4 years from doing the same thing to my right knee. I can tell you I didn't do it doing something crazy or working out or running. I was lifting a case of water from a cart at Costco into the back of my car. Hyper extended my knee pop and straight pain like a knife through my knee. Still going to try and get out there. Muzzy on my buddies property in October. See what the docs have to say in midst of hunting. Ice and Aleve for now. Hope everyone has an successful year.
Sorry to hear that. Hope for a speedy recovery.
Post by: Seahawk12 on August 15, 2017, 01:51:26 PM
Dang you straight to heck!!!!
Sorry about your knee.
Don't forget that acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) can be taken simultaneously.
Best of luck.
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 15, 2017, 01:54:18 PM
Dang you Murphys law!!!Found that out when I injured my right knee :tup:
Dang you straight to heck!!!!
Sorry about your knee.
Don't forget that acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) can be taken simultaneously.
Best of luck.
Post by: jennabug on August 15, 2017, 03:18:14 PM
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Post by: High Climber on August 15, 2017, 06:42:19 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 15, 2017, 07:05:02 PM
Are they planning on doing surgery? if the tear is minor and just needs a little clean up, You might be able to walk immediately.Waiting on the va for an appt.
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Post by: Russ McDonald on August 31, 2017, 07:26:02 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 31, 2017, 07:34:57 AM
The 1st anniversary of my hip replacement was yesterday. I didn't hunt big game last year for the first time in almost 50 years. Over the last year, I gained 25 lbs by eating everything. The last two months, I've lost that 25 back and hopefully a few more by next week. I know during the season, I'll lose at least another 10, so that's good. My shooting is good. My legs are strong, although the hip aches if i don't stretch all the time. I bought a pop-up from a nice member this year for $1K and spent another $1K getting it serviced and repaired. Ouch! But, I didn't need any gear. I'll be packing everything this weekend ready for my first-ever 2 week elk and deer trip with my new friend Cab. I'm psyched. We're hunting a new area.
Post by: Russ McDonald on August 31, 2017, 08:14:11 AM
Sorry to hear about the knee, Russ. I hope you're able to repair and hunt. Don't screw it up worse though.Good luck :tup: Hope things are successful for you this year.
The 1st anniversary of my hip replacement was yesterday. I didn't hunt big game last year for the first time in almost 50 years. Over the last year, I gained 25 lbs by eating everything. The last two months, I've lost that 25 back and hopefully a few more by next week. I know during the season, I'll lose at least another 10, so that's good. My shooting is good. My legs are strong, although the hip aches if i don't stretch all the time. I bought a pop-up from a nice member this year for $1K and spent another $1K getting it serviced and repaired. Ouch! But, I didn't need any gear. I'll be packing everything this weekend ready for my first-ever 2 week elk and deer trip with my new friend Cab. I'm psyched. We're hunting a new area.
Post by: yakimanoob on August 31, 2017, 08:34:23 AM
Kinda fat and out of shape this year... but I'm shooting better than ever and I'm still stubborn so I'll still go where I want it's just gonna suck a little more than usual :chuckle::yeah: Pretty much where I'm at, minus the improved shooting :chuckle:
Post by: cbond3318 on August 31, 2017, 08:44:09 AM
Kinda fat and out of shape this year... but I'm shooting better than ever and I'm still stubborn so I'll still go where I want it's just gonna suck a little more than usual :chuckle:
We're in the same boat bud! Usually am in better shape by this time every year, this year not so much. like you, I go where I want mainly, it just sucks real bad. :chuckle:
Sorry hear about your knee Russ, I usually throw my back once a year tying my boots. Around hunting season, I sit down to tie them and stand up ever so gently. :chuckle:
hope you can still get out there! :tup:
Post by: TheHunt on August 31, 2017, 12:19:24 PM
Post by: Stein on August 31, 2017, 01:07:35 PM
I ended up with a new Exo 2000 pack and am loving it so far, I'll end up training with sandbags as opposed to scouting for at least the next week.
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on August 31, 2017, 01:27:05 PM
My plans as of now are sept 20-30 solo in mt chasing elk with a bow. If I find a particular whitetail I found last year I'll switch tactics and try to get him. Otherwise I'm going back to MT in November for rifle deer.
As far as training I am heavier than last year but have been doing way more hiking so it probably evens out. Also for the last few months have been shooting out my back door at a block for at least 15 good shots daily from kneeling or standing.
Post by: snarkybull on August 31, 2017, 06:56:28 PM
Elk season can't get here fast enough
Post by: Bookworm007 on August 31, 2017, 08:20:48 PM
I was supposed to go hunt in Colorado this year with my brother..... Then my brother got diagnosed with cancer so maybe Colorado next year.......
Post by: G-S on August 31, 2017, 08:33:06 PM
Post by: thom9719 on August 31, 2017, 10:14:35 PM
Post by: cbond3318 on August 31, 2017, 10:24:00 PM
Big shout out to Mike at Grizzly Archery in Yakima, had what I needed and went out of his way to get me operational. Sight in tommorrow and should be back on track, only down 1 opening morning. Plan B will work I guess. :chuckle:
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 13, 2017, 06:30:49 PM
Post by: Naches Sportsman on September 13, 2017, 06:51:33 PM
Haven't even started this years preparations. Been averaging 75 hours a week since I got back from AZ in July and don't know when I will get laid off :tup:.
Post by: Crunchy on September 13, 2017, 07:59:15 PM
So just got back from the doc. He ordered up xrays which I got those done today to. He is pretty confident that I tore my meniscus. Just not sure how bad. Still going out this weekend.
Ive had that fixed. I could still hunt but was just slower getting up and down the mountain. Flat land didn't give me too many problems. Takes about a month to get full strength back in the knee after surgery.
Post by: ghosthunter on September 13, 2017, 08:25:02 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 14, 2017, 05:11:52 AM
Had my right knee done 3 years ago during this time. Was out late season.So just got back from the doc. He ordered up xrays which I got those done today to. He is pretty confident that I tore my meniscus. Just not sure how bad. Still going out this weekend.
Ive had that fixed. I could still hunt but was just slower getting up and down the mountain. Flat land didn't give me too many problems. Takes about a month to get full strength back in the knee after surgery.
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 14, 2017, 07:04:30 AM
Got one the most important things finished for muzzy camp.
Thank God they are camo, hate for a deer to bust because they
All in good fun man! :P
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 14, 2017, 07:07:31 AM
Had my right knee done 3 years ago during this time. Was out late season.So just got back from the doc. He ordered up xrays which I got those done today to. He is pretty confident that I tore my meniscus. Just not sure how bad. Still going out this weekend.
Ive had that fixed. I could still hunt but was just slower getting up and down the mountain. Flat land didn't give me too many problems. Takes about a month to get full strength back in the knee after surgery.
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Russ - if you're hunting locally just reach out if you need help with a packout. I'll be home this weekend. Don't bust up a bad knee any worse than it is man!
Post by: Russ McDonald on September 14, 2017, 09:31:58 AM
Thanks. I changed directions. I am not going out this weekend. Helping out with comms on the Norse Peak, American and Sawmill fires.Had my right knee done 3 years ago during this time. Was out late season.So just got back from the doc. He ordered up xrays which I got those done today to. He is pretty confident that I tore my meniscus. Just not sure how bad. Still going out this weekend.
Ive had that fixed. I could still hunt but was just slower getting up and down the mountain. Flat land didn't give me too many problems. Takes about a month to get full strength back in the knee after surgery.
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Russ - if you're hunting locally just reach out if you need help with a packout. I'll be home this weekend. Don't bust up a bad knee any worse than it is man!
Post by: Russ McDonald on October 07, 2017, 01:52:37 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 19, 2017, 06:46:48 AM
Post by: jennabug on November 19, 2017, 07:32:18 PM
Post by: Seahawk12 on November 19, 2017, 10:50:34 PM
Please be careful with the pain killers. They can cause a misery all their own.
Best of luck.
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 20, 2017, 04:02:29 AM
That's a nice bird.They have me on anti inflammatory stuff. I won't take that other crap. I have to be able to function :chuckle:
Please be careful with the pain killers. They can cause a misery all their own.
Best of luck.
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Post by: Alchase on November 20, 2017, 05:33:55 AM
I had my MCL surgery in late July, it took until September to feel comfortable with any kind of exercise. I was hunting Saturday and put in about 8 miles hiking. knee got pretty tired, today I am paying for it, LOL
Russ, have they shot up your knee with cortisone yet?
Works wonders for most people.
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 20, 2017, 06:32:22 AM
Knee issues suck!Not yet. That will be last resort. There are reports and study's out there that cortisone is a short term fix. What it does over a longer period is makes you ligaments brittle so the snap more easily.
I had my MCL surgery in late July, it took until September to feel comfortable with any kind of exercise. I was hunting Saturday and put in about 8 miles hiking. knee got pretty tired, today I am paying for it, LOL
Russ, have they shot up your knee with cortisone yet?
Works wonders for most people.
Post by: Sandberm on November 20, 2017, 06:50:08 AM
He had a custom brace built for his knee this spring as his knee was starting to bow out. The brace helped a lot. I warned him about taking and getting addicted to the pain meds after surgery. He told me he has been taking them the past few months anyway just to be able to bare the pain and that was the last straw in deciding to go ahead and get this done now.
Money will be tight for him as he wont have a paycheck coming in which is another reason he put it off for so long. Hes hoping to be off the job for 3 months. Any longer then that and I think hes worried about being replaced. We laughed as he said "little Hitler" {his wife} :chuckle: will be on his case to do rehab religiously.
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 20, 2017, 07:49:57 AM
My bro in law is having his knee replaced tomorrow. Old injury from way back, I think late teen early 20's, cant remember what he did to it but its been getting more and more painful the past ten years as his job requires him to be on his feet all day.I am still young, I think :chuckle: , so I am hoping that is a little ways off.
He had a custom brace built for his knee this spring as his knee was starting to bow out. The brace helped a lot. I warned him about taking and getting addicted to the pain meds after surgery. He told me he has been taking them the past few months anyway just to be able to bare the pain and that was the last straw in deciding to go ahead and get this done now.
Money will be tight for him as he wont have a paycheck coming in which is another reason he put it off for so long. Hes hoping to be off the job for 3 months. Any longer then that and I think hes worried about being replaced. We laughed as he said "little Hitler" {his wife} :chuckle: will be on his case to do rehab religiously.
Post by: Timberstalker on November 20, 2017, 08:48:07 AM
Hope you get it figured out. :tup:
Post by: Sandberm on November 20, 2017, 09:19:40 AM
My bro in law is having his knee replaced tomorrow. Old injury from way back, I think late teen early 20's, cant remember what he did to it but its been getting more and more painful the past ten years as his job requires him to be on his feet all day.I am still young, I think :chuckle: , so I am hoping that is a little ways off.
He had a custom brace built for his knee this spring as his knee was starting to bow out. The brace helped a lot. I warned him about taking and getting addicted to the pain meds after surgery. He told me he has been taking them the past few months anyway just to be able to bare the pain and that was the last straw in deciding to go ahead and get this done now.
Money will be tight for him as he wont have a paycheck coming in which is another reason he put it off for so long. Hes hoping to be off the job for 3 months. Any longer then that and I think hes worried about being replaced. We laughed as he said "little Hitler" {his wife} :chuckle: will be on his case to do rehab religiously.
My bro in law is 52 I think. For selfish reasons I'm really happy for him as hes my main outdoors partner. Hes great in the woods and I rule the desert so we make a nice team. Ive felt for him the past 5 years as he struggles with pain as he wants to be active.
My wifes cousin was around 55 when he had his knee replaced. His knee was badly bowed. His surgery went GREAT! He was so happy to have gotten it done. Hes a rifle Elk guy and he was getting tired of just basically being limited to road hunting. Now hes back to hiking a bit....though hes still a crappy hunter :tung: :chuckle:
Post by: Russ McDonald on November 20, 2017, 10:23:40 AM
You said everything I didn't want to hear :chuckle: turn 49 this year. I guess we just year our selves up to have fun. From playing football from 3rd grade till I graduated. Riding dirt bikes. Knee knockers on my ship in the Navy, or doing radio installs in all types of vehicles. Maybe it is passed down from my dad. 2 bad knees and was about to get both knees replaced. But he passed 14 years ago this month.My bro in law is having his knee replaced tomorrow. Old injury from way back, I think late teen early 20's, cant remember what he did to it but its been getting more and more painful the past ten years as his job requires him to be on his feet all day.I am still young, I think :chuckle: , so I am hoping that is a little ways off.
He had a custom brace built for his knee this spring as his knee was starting to bow out. The brace helped a lot. I warned him about taking and getting addicted to the pain meds after surgery. He told me he has been taking them the past few months anyway just to be able to bare the pain and that was the last straw in deciding to go ahead and get this done now.
Money will be tight for him as he wont have a paycheck coming in which is another reason he put it off for so long. Hes hoping to be off the job for 3 months. Any longer then that and I think hes worried about being replaced. We laughed as he said "little Hitler" {his wife} :chuckle: will be on his case to do rehab religiously.
My bro in law is 52 I think. For selfish reasons I'm really happy for him as hes my main outdoors partner. Hes great in the woods and I rule the desert so we make a nice team. Ive felt for him the past 5 years as he struggles with pain as he wants to be active.
My wifes cousin was around 55 when he had his knee replaced. His knee was badly bowed. His surgery went GREAT! He was so happy to have gotten it done. Hes a rifle Elk guy and he was getting tired of just basically being limited to road hunting. Now hes back to hiking a bit....though hes still a crappy hunter :tung: :chuckle:
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 20, 2017, 11:32:55 AM
Got one the most important things finished for muzzy camp.Now all you need to do is amount a toilet seat on the top and you will be sitting pretty!