Godspeed, sir. Your attitude is inspiring.

 

I have continued to shoot through several rehabs. First was easiest when I broke my trigger finger. Just switched to the flip off finger. Then, I tore my right bicep. Switched to an 1100 with one ounce and a PAST type pad on my shoulder. Lastly, while fighting a spinal infection and wearing a hard shell brace I cut a relief at the shoulder so y butt stock would fit. Doc asked what happened there and I told him.
When they were putting in my pacemaker I asked if I could still shoot. Answer, left handed, NO. Right handed, yes after six weeks.
There is usually a solution.

 

I have continued to shoot through several rehabs. First was easiest when I broke my trigger finger. Just switched to the flip off finger. Then, I tore my right bicep. Switched to an 1100 with one ounce and a PAST type pad on my shoulder. Lastly, while fighting a spinal infection and wearing a hard shell brace I cut a relief at the shoulder so y butt stock would fit. Doc asked what happened there and I told him.
When they were putting in my pacemaker I asked if I could still shoot. Answer, left handed, NO. Right handed, yes after six weeks.
There is usually a solution.

I’ll work my way around it somehow. It’s my arm for the forend of the gun that’s the problem. Not gonna be easy but I have to try. Improvise, adapt and overcome.
I’m going to give the BT-99 a try. What I normally shoot. Citori Trap or a 391 trap all gonna weigh the same. Pretty sure I can get a trap field to myself. This way I can pace myself and not be a distraction to anyone.
But I’m just anxiously awaiting.
Sporting I’m just going to go back at it with a 20 gauge at first.
I’m thinking if I take a couple of Tylenol an hour before shooting that may even be a big help. But that’s not my plan. Rather try without first.

 

Git 'er done.

 

You can do it, God Bless

 

When there’s a will, there’s a way brother!!! Rooting for you!!!

 

You can do it, pace your self and keep up on your goal.

 

I had a rotator cuff tear, and my wife had two. Scar tissue forms and often times if you don’t have the range of motion you need, the doctor can put you under and increase your range of motion by physically moving the shoulder till it tears. Sounds worse than it is

I pitched fast pitch and my shoulder didn’t have the range. While throwing in a tournament, I was frustrated and forced myself to increase my speed, and I felt a “pop” which after my shoulder was back to normal like it never happened.

Using it is the best thing you can do! Keep it going! You’ll get there!!😊

 

Good luck with it

 

Spanky, I am kind of in the same position after a liver transplant in April. Been shooting sporting clays for about 3 months now, poorly, but I think it's getting better. Lots of support from friends. Come on back to Houston and I'll treat you to rounds at Westside. Bring a friend if you want. Is Dr. Davita still shooting at all? I heard he had heart issues. JPM

 

Good attitude! If you got two arms and hands-get out there and shoot!

 

Go break them into smoke!!!

 

Have fun with it!

 

Glad you are coming back! My surgery was in March of ‘24 and I feel your pain. Literally.

One suggestion… Maybe start out with sporting clays or skeet. You get to take your four shots then rest a while and chat a while while everyone else shoots.

 

I tore my right rotator cuff about 15 months ago. Have had physiotherapy and it's improving gradually. I don't suppose I'll ever get full range of motion back without surgery which I will not have. I can function as is and my ability to put the trap or skeet gun up without too much discomfort is getting more comfortable.
I have yet to fire a shot. Was gonna last Sunday but chickened out. Hopefully next spring.

 

Invest in a recoil reducer. Everything helps a little bit.

 

I’ve had 5 shoulder surgeries - right shoulder. First 3 dr’s were moron’s and after 6 months of PT for each still not right. 4 months after my 3rd surgery my PT guy recommended a doc. I made an appointment and he wanted to go in to do an orthoscopic look and see. He couldn’t believe what he saw - bone spur, calcification in the join, torn rotator cuff and scar tissue and this was 4 months after the previous surgery. ( a bone spur? Really??). Apparently the previous “surgeon” did nothing when he was in there. The new doc put me in the OR again (#5) and he did a total reverse shoulder replacement and, he cleared me to go back to Trap, offshore wreck diving (scuba) and I swim 4 miles a week - at age 71. I was so grateful to have my life back I bought him a bottle of 22 year old VSOP cognac and some fine smooth cigars. We were both grateful.

 

Perseverance always wins over adversity. Keep at it and if for some reason it won't work, find someone to mentor or coach a kid. Still rewarding and you can continue with the trap life on another level. Mild weight training might also help. I would even recommend some ibuprofen before shooting to control inflammation later.