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Almost 4 years ago I discovered I had some old fractures and a herniated disk in my back. Through a couple injections and PT I was able to get back to normal. Being active with the kids, sports, and handled a couple mountain Elk hunts with no problem. I made sure to do the stretches I learned in PT daily and even lost 45 lbs. Thought I was doing everything right to protect my spine. Turns out I was wrong. The weekend before the forth of July this summer that injury flared up again but even worse this time. Couldn’t even stand strait for 2 months. Can’t walk more than 30’. Constant pain from my back all down my right leg. I’ve had 5 injections and many PT visits and nothing worked. I go in Wednesday for a spinal Fusion procedure. Not what I wanted to be doing this fall but this current state of things sucks. I’ll be in the hospital for 4 days then home for 4-6 weeks. Different level of restrictions for 6+months. I’m blessed to have a pretty awesome wife that will have to handle running the 4 kids around and everything else. My hunting season is over before it starts. I did apply for a crossbow permit in hopes that maybe come December I’ll be able to hunt. Doc says no archery or shooting guns for 3-6 months. Our firearms season is the second weekend in November. Really praying to be well enough to walk to the stand so I can at least sit with my 11 & 14 year old. Watching them kill deer is more fun than shooting for myself anyway. Sure is a different feeling heading into this fall.
For those so inclined prayers would be appreciated!
For those so inclined prayers would be appreciated!