Lost two deer seasons!

Did a novice thing during the opening day of PA's rifle season. Stepped on a fallen wet branch and went down like I was shot. I tried to cradle my rifle and landed on my left hip. There was not any snow to ease the fall.

Results were a protruding disc at L4/L5. Two months to recover but not right yet. Not allowed to bend at waist or pick up something heavy. Lost back powder season also.

Wife had to take over more of the household activities also.

Maybe this entry will keep somebody from doing the same dumb thing!!

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Originally Posted by A. F Medic

Maybe this entry will keep somebody from doing the same dumb thing!!

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Too late. I have done it several times only without the catistrophic results. Brused only my pride. Get well soon. The deer will be waiting on you next fall.

I did the same sort of thing 30 years ago and the result was a chipped elbow. Now I just add it to the rest of the sum total injuries from the Army. Just one more. I have disc things too. Everything stops when they go out of whack... Only time heals them. Take it easy.

Some years back, I and a good friend were hunting in New Hampshire. Plenty of sign and the weather was on our side. On the second day out my friend wanted to take his new rifle so off we went. I don't think we traveled half a mile when he went down, same reason. His only thought was his new rifle so he too cradled it on the way down. It made out OK but my friends left elbow didn't fair too well. Major dislocation. I got him to the hospital and the cast was from wrist to shoulder. He wanted to stay thinking maybe by morning all would be well and we could get back out there. I guess you really have to know this gentleman, very intelligent, strong, hard working and lives to hunt. Two days later we had to pack it all up and say good by
to the rest of that season. I'll never forget how fast it all happened, he went down like a rock.

Hope you get well soon.

Thanks for the warning! Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to bring it up again next autumn.

It is surprising how slippery old timber can be, even if it looks rough as a cob.

A.F. Medic...

Sure hope recovery is going well!

My wife injured her L5 like you did and she has now gone through 18 sessions of rehab and is doing great without any surgery. She is strengthening the middle core of her body through exercise.

She bought a Roman Chair to exercise and stretch her back and has now gone back to work and has had no pain or problems since.

Damn wet logs!!

Good Luck with your recovery...

Get well soon! So sorry to hear about this.