No Deer Hunting for me this year

Time to pick up a rifle.

Crossbow?

They’re meant for the old and handicapped anyway

Hope surgery goes well

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failing. Gonna have to have a reverse replacement done in order to fix the problem in two weeks

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Those reverse shoulder replacements suck -- at least mine did.

After 8 months of physical therapy I plateaued at gaining strength. Two-and-a half years later I still have less strength in my right ("strong") shoulder than in my left.

Hope yours goes better. The problem w/ reverse replacements) as it was explained to me, is that they re-attach different muscles, and the the muscles that operate the "new" shoulder are weaker than the ones they detach.

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Crossbows are meant for people just like OP.

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Yup

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Time to pick up a rifle.

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this

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eing a bowhunt only guy this is gonna suck

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Will you be happier not hunting at all or hunting via alternative method? Not sure how old you are but I’m 47 and the way I figure it I prolly only have 30 more seasons left!
I ain’t missing one for any reason if I can help it.

frick it

Get a nice camera and take some photos. It’s not about the meat anyway. Photo shop some crosshairs on the monster if you see him.

Top rotator tendon almost completely torn. Had a semi-accident diving years ago and believe it led to DON (Dysbaric osteo-necrosis) which caused excessive cartilage wear in large joints, mostly shoulders.

Have had both replaced 2013/2017 and have done well shooting lesser poundage but this fix is the "kitchen sink fix) per my new Doc. So no bow shooting attempts until probably next summer. Don't rifle hunt anymore and won't do the crossbow thing.....just personal choice.

Luckily we feed 5-13 or so that come by our backyard every evening so I still get to see them on the reg, at least until rifle season opens up round here.

Turned 60 this year and am winding down the hunting a bit anyhow, but it will be painful not being in a climber the morning after the first good October coldfront.

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Top rotator tendon almost completely torn.

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That's rough & I'm sorry you have to go thru that again. I'm almost 70 and dreading the prospect of going thru it. With your rotator damage, why did they opt for the primary instead of reverse to start with? I'm still researching this & want to hear what others have gone thru.

Best of luck

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With your rotator damage, why did they opt for the primary instead of reverse to start with?

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I'm no expert, but I went into surgery thinking I was getting the "normal" shoulder replacement -- surgeon is highly recommended, probably the best in my AO.

I woke up with a reverse replacement. Surgeon explained that there was (a) too much loss of tissue from previous rotator cuff surgery and (b) too much damage from the fall that caused me to go to the surgeon.

Luck of the draw (or luck of the injury). Mine's OK, just not as strong as my left shoulder (and I'm right handed). My surgeon said I'm doing better than 99% of his shoulder replacement patients.

I always practice shooting one-handed. But I practiced extra for this one, and bought a left-handed Comp-Tac holster. Hopefully I won't need a firearm - I'm still way below my "norm."

Good luck with your procedure. You need to insist on physical therapy. Some surgeons will send you home with some Thera-bands and an instruction sheet.