Signing off for a while...

[ballistim]

I'm going to be out of commission & in a sling for 4-6 weeks after rotator cuff & bicep tendon surgery tomorrow on my right side (right handed ). I've tried to correspond to anyone that I've been in contact with (other than all the MiHec GB's that can't be predicted for when payment is due) and if I'm able will respond to any PM's using "voice-to-text" on my cell phone. I'll try to read the posts here to keep up on everything and appreciate being able to learn & have fun here the past couple months while being limited in my shooting/reloading abilities. Many thanks to recent posts regarding good books to read, I've loaded up to keep me busy and occupied over the next few months.

Tim

[RayinNH]

Good luck on the surgery Tim. We'll still be here when you return.

[ballistim]

Thanks Ray!

[Smoke4320]

good luck and I hope you come back better than ever

[Hickok]

All the best for a speedy recovery!

[sparky45]

I had the same thing done 3-4 years ago and the most important thing you can do to speed recovery is to follow the advice of your Therapist in your post op conditioning. It'll make you think that you might pee yourself when you start, but it will greatly influence your post op range of motion.

[ballistim]

I had the same thing done 3-4 years ago and the most important thing you can do to speed recovery is to follow the advice of your Therapist in your post op conditioning. It'll make you think that you might pee yourself when you start, but it will greatly influence your post op range of motion.

I've been in what they call "pre-hab" to strengthen up as much as possible before the surgery, and will start PT after sling. Surgeon has said what you have and that he expects about 95% range of motion if I work hard at PT. I'll be shooting with my "Lead Sled" as soon as I'm able to. Curious as to how long before you could shoot & handle recoil without re-injury?

[Outer Rondacker]

Good luck. I had mine done you really do bounce back fast.

[ballistim]

Good luck. I had mine done you really do bounce back fast.

Thanks-Hope I do too!

[trys357]

All the best to you!

[country gent]

Wishing you the best and will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers.

[ballistim]

Thanks so much to all of you! I'm starting off with this, am about 1/3 through it and am encouraged that Elmer accomplished all he did in spite of his serious injuries, makes this pale by comparison. Very inspirational!

[btroj]

Keep positive and do the rehab. You can get thru this.

[ballistim]

Keep positive and do the rehab. You can get thru this.

Thanks so much! Have appreciated all your posts on the HV & other threads, especially all the Bill & Girty/WILCO poll stuff, nice to learn & have fun at the same time.

[Remiel]

Had the rotor cuff done 13 years ago, did the same prehab, it helps and is worth it. take it easy follow doctors orders and get better soon!

[ballistim]

Had the rotor cuff done 13 years ago, did the same prehab, it helps and is worth it. take it easy follow doctors orders and get better soon!

Thanks-and I will for sure!

[nagantguy]

Good news, go slow do the work , fight through the discomfort and get back into fighting form!!!

[ballistim]

Wishing you the best and will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers.

Thanks very much country gent! I believe in the power of prayer and appreciate the thoughts, looked up your profile, my late brother had MS as well, encouraged that you're fighting the good fight.

[Artful]

Wishing you full recovery and your surgery team a good day at work.

[ballistim]

Wishing you full recovery and your surgery team a good day at work.

Thanks Artful, might take a flight to AZ while I'm off work if I get the chance & have enough $ left in my emergency account