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Shooting after back surgery

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635 G	31-Jul-12 - 08:13 AM ET
bjk1972	31-Jul-12 - 09:52 AM ET
goose2	31-Jul-12 - 11:20 AM ET
birdogs	31-Jul-12 - 11:35 AM ET
635 G	31-Jul-12 - 12:08 PM ET

Subject: Shooting after back surgery
From: 635 G
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Date: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 08:13 AM ET
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Its been 1 week after back surgery. Can't even think about picking up a shotgun, Pain is moderate, but an small bad move will put my hamstrings on fire. The plus is at I don't have to use the heat in Florida for shooting this summer. I've had a laminectomy & disectomy. Wondering any shooters who had the same procedures how long was it before you could shoot again?
Phil Berkowitz

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Subject: Shooting after back surgery
From: bjk1972
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Date: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 09:52 AM ET
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I guess it depends on a few factors, age being the biggest. I had a laminectomy and a disectomy @ L5/S1 in July of 2000. I was 28 at the time. I was back shootin by mid September.I started back slow and just listened to what my back was telling me. Some days I could shoot 300 taregts, others after a round I was done. In Nov of last year I had a iniqual(sp) hernia repair done. Recover took forever.I bet it took 12 weeks before I felt like even thinking about shooting.I guess thats what age does for you in the recovery process.My advice is to take it slow, do the therapy, and don't push it. Best to you in your recovery. It WILL get better. Brad

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Subject: Shooting after back surgery
From: goose2
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Date: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 11:20 AM ET
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Had mine 15 years ago and never sees-es to bother me. Every situation is different and I hope you the best of luck with your recovery.
G2

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Subject: Shooting after back surgery
From: birdogs
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Date: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 11:35 AM ET
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Phil,
What kind of procedures, open or minimally invasive? I am considering spinal surgery myself and have seen several neurosurgeons in New Jersey and New York. I will probably have to make up my mind around the middle to August.
Tony C

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Subject: Shooting after back surgery
From: 635 G
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Date: Tue, Jul 31, 2012 - 12:08 PM ET
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I had minimally invasive. mY surgeon is cross trained in both neuro & ortho.
Phil Berkowitz

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