Slow Road to Rehab

Well I am finally back to work after my surgery. I will have my hard cast on for another two weeks then go into the walking boot for another month. So far I have lost roughly 20% of the mucsle mass on my right leg and only God knows how much strength. I have also lost strength in my entire body just from being unable to do anything.
I am starting to think it may have been a blessing that I didn't draw any tags this year. I'm doing my best to stay sane but it gets a little rough.
I will be taking about two weeks at the end of September/begining of October to get back out west and try to help my father in-law with his Antelope hunt and my buddy and his family with their mule deer hunts. I have a feeling my abilities will be very limited but at least I should be able to get some fishing in.
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Sorry to hear about the surgery. Have not been keeping verygood track of the comings and goings on the forum of late.

As you well know disabled vets are doing amazing things now adays. I think you may fit into the catagory of "I aint done until I'm through". As a vet you know the acronymn "FIDO".

You will be hunting next year at or near 100% and the rest of us will be back to being jealous of your trophies.
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I know only too well about rehab. You're young and will recover quickly when they turn you loose to work out. God bless.
Mark
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waynedevore
Take it easy, takes time. Fishing is good for rehab. You'll still be able to share the Fall hunting adventures. And plan on 011 hunts. :thumb
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stillhunterman
I know it really sucks right now, but you have to take it slow and easy until you are well enough to start to push things in rehab. Fishing is always good for the soul, so enjoy it buddy! You will be rockin' it next season! Best of luck! :thumb
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one hunting fool
Mark is right you may be disapointed now but you will recover your muscle quickly. I am not sure what your DR said but agter my surgey my DR told me to eat a lot of steak for the protein.. It was rough BBQing steak and then having to eat it. But you know Dr's orders.. lol
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