Spring Bear Knee Replacement Motivation

[Hammsolo]

Hey All, I’ve been out of it recently. I ended up having to have my left knee replaced… If you’re on here a lot you might be thinking WTF. This was my 4th knee surgery in 3 years. These weren’t the first and won’t be the last being that I’m 46. I’ve somehow managed to hunt every season and get at least one deer each year, blessed. Stupid Washington has cancelled Spring Bear again… I have never spring bear hunted, but it has been a goal that has motivated me through all these surgeries. My brother, my briend, and I are going to give it a shot.

We are going to hunt SW Montana near Anaconda and Deerlodge, and have a few areas in mind. So, why am I boring you? I’ve watched a lot of videos, and read a lot of articles and posts. What are your tips and tricks? The main goal is going to be to camp out and have fun.

Thanks for all your support and motivation directly and indirectly.

 

[rjthehunter]

Glad to hear you're still getting after it! Too many people make excuses or give up after a knee replacement. Maybe I'll see you on the mountain!

 

[BackofBeyond]

There goes your hopes and dreams of a career as a Rockette.

 

[ccc23454]

Spring bear aint hard, wear those socks and i bet you kill one! Hoping for your speedy recovery and some longevity on that knee.

 

[JLS]

Take plenty of beer. And binos.

 

[mtmiller]

Just thinking out loud.

Good luck with the bears.

 

[jryoung]

Just he meniscus surgery so nowhere close to replacement, but spring bear is my current motivation.

 

[Flatbrimmer]

Hey nice socks

 

[Hammsolo]

Glad to hear you're still getting after it! Too many people make excuses or give up after a knee replacement. Maybe I'll see you on the mountain!

Screw that, whoever spoke of couch adventures? So there I was, the screen had to be over 60 inches, and my hands were wet with sweat as I clenched the controller.

 

[Hammsolo]

There goes your hopes and dreams of a career as a Rockette.

My career as a knee model has sadly passed.

 

[Hammsolo]

I have the socks, a t-shirt, and an air freshener in my truck!

 

[Hammsolo]

Just he meniscus surgery so nowhere close to replacement, but spring bear is my current motivation.

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Surgery is surgery. You’ve got this.

 

[Howie]

Just he meniscus surgery so nowhere close to replacement, but spring bear is my current motivation.

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Serious fargin rehab!!!

 

[Howie]

Hammsolo,
You surely know the drill, good luck brother

 

[Hammsolo]

Cranking away here. I especially love the staples in the X-ray. They’re gone now, but I think the X-ray is pretty bcol. I am up to about 3 miles walking each day, and my dogs are in heaven. Pedaling for about 40 minutes, and pt twice a day. Next week is the big 6 week meeting. Wish me luck.

 

[Hammsolo]

I think I’m meeting by bros on Cinco De Mayo for bruin chasing in the Pintlers. Thoughts? Too early?

 

[JLS]

I think I’m meeting by bros on Cinco De Mayo for bruin chasing in the Pintlers. Thoughts? Too early?

Hmmm. Quite possibly.

 

[BackofBeyond]

I think I’m meeting by bros on Cinco De Mayo for bruin chasing in the Pintlers. Thoughts? Too early?

Only one way to find out. Just keep you ego out of it and shut it down when you need to.

 

[Hammsolo]

I’ve hit a goal! I am flying the nest of physical therapy! It’s been 3 years of ups and downs. I know it isn’t over, and I may need to go back. However, I‘ve befriended my PT and we’re even mountain biking today.

I started climbing the infamous Perry Street Stairs of Spokane last week. I can take the long way home from work each day past them, and I am. I stop, grind until I nearly fall down them, and it feels great. I need to start tracking the elevation gain and lost. I’m working all the directions when climbing and doing my PT exercises between each lap.

Next goal, climb Mount Haggin with my brother @Hamm59701 , sister, and Mom, with my Dad’s ashes over the 4th of July, and spread him at the peak. I wonder if my Mom will be the oldest person to climb it… Probably not, but she’s a 78 year old badass. I’m more concerned about my knee than her.

 

[Mato]

How'd the bear hunt go?

I've had 7 knee surgeries, including total's on both. So, I'm no stranger to rehab either...

I do have about 20 years on you though.