So my first post on board here was about how much things have changed since the mid 90's etc. Since then I managed to get out quite a bit and was having a great time seeing plenty of deer. My confidence level was very high, I was certain it was only a matter of time. There was only one problem, October 21st was my one year check up with my spine surgeon. You see, one year ago on October 3rd, I was creamed in a construction accident and left with a broken back, 4 broken ribs and both shins smashed. When I hit the ground, I was positive I would never walk again. A bunch of surgery, a bunch of hardware, 3 months in a wheelchair and 3 months learning to walk and I was hell bent on living every last adventure I wanted. On October 21st, the Doc saw in the X-Ray that both rods in my back were busted. A CT Scan was done so he could check it closely and his last words were, "I'll just call you so you don't have to come all the way in". The next week, I got a phone call saying, "Get in here right away" and I was informed that the damage was bad enough that he had to operate again and in the meantime, no doing anything. As in, no hunting. I then used an F-word. Next year.
Sorry to hear the bad news, Heal up good and get back at it next year. I would have used more than 1 f-word!!
Sorry to hear that, but one thing is for certain. There will always be more deer seasons, get yourself fixed before worrying about hunting. Hope the surgery goes well and the rehab gets you back in the woods
I am truly sorry for your bad news. Thank you for sharing your story here. I am not sure where you are as far as Faith is concerned but I know for a fact prayer is a really good place to start. I will be saying a few words this evening on your behalf and I wish you all the best. Hang Tough - SPOTnSTALK
It's not an ending but something you have to deal with to get well. You are in my thoughts and prayers also. Get well.
Easy for me to say but the here is lots of amazing stories on what the human body can overcome. I hope your is one of them. Stay strong and keep positive. You can do it. Keep us updated.
Thanks for all the kind words. I'll get through this I'm sure. The worst of this right now is waiting til December 17 for surgery. I'm on "stop time" until then since I can't do anything. Well, I can plan next years adventures!
That stinks, but I'm glad it wasn't any worse. Good luck with the surgery and take it easy. The deer will be there for you next year
That's the spirit!! Plan some good times for next year, write them down in a journal or something. Don't go small, plan what you really want. Keep this journal handy as you work through the whole healing process and look at it often. It will be something 'in black and white' your brain can focus on. Goals are really only thoughts or dreams unless you put them on paper. It somehow solidifies them. I'll send some prayers your way, too. Keep us posted on your progress
I think a ground blind and crossbow is in order here. I pray you are back at it with a speedy recovery!
I've been witness to this. My husband was in a horrifying motorcycle accident this July 3rd. No helmet. I can't even begin to tell you all what I saw. Massive head trauma is an understatement!!! He is one very lucky man because people just don't walk away from that and live to tell about it. He walked out of the hospital a week and 1 day after the accident. He had complications after the fact with a bleeding brain and under went brain surgery in September. I lived day to day scared stiff and in awe because I didn't know if he'd get through it, let alone if I'd get through it! That man had his name stenciled in every medical book in parenthesis that if x,y, z happened, it didn't pertain to him. Keep your FAITH! God will see you through!
