Can big game rifles be shot after open heart surgery? I have heard no because the sternum never completely heals.
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Can big game rifles be shot after open heart surgery? I have heard no because the sternum never completely heals.
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I don't know about the "never completely heals" part. My brother had full bypass surgery in December and had the green light from his doctor to hunt deer the following November. His dragging days are over (he's lucky to have a fit little brother), but I don't believe his doctors ever said anything about shooting.
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This is an oddly timed question, as my father-in-law just had open heart surgery. The doctors told him that his sternum would completely heal in 6-8 weeks, just like any other bone. The time table he was told was to wait 6 weeks for driving and 3 months for activities like starting mowers, splitting wood, shooting bows and rifles, etc.
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Originally posted by Okwaho View PostI don't know about the "never completely heals" part. My brother had full bypass surgery in December and had the green light from his doctor to hunt deer the following November. His dragging days are over (he's lucky to have a fit little brother), but I don't believe his doctors ever said anything about shooting.
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Originally posted by Okwaho View PostI don't know about the "never completely heals" part. My brother had full bypass surgery in December and had the green light from his doctor to hunt deer the following November. His dragging days are over (he's lucky to have a fit little brother), but I don't believe his doctors ever said anything about shooting.
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Originally posted by Okwaho View PostI don't know about the "never completely heals" part. My brother had full bypass surgery in December and had the green light from his doctor to hunt deer the following November. His dragging days are over (he's lucky to have a fit little brother), but I don't believe his doctors ever said anything about shooting.
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Dr. Kody here, WSU
My prescription for you is to start with smaller caliber centerfire rifles and work yourway up. This treatment is akin to slowly increasing your dosage with the added advantage of building one heck of a rifle collection. Look at the positive side of your situation. It is great excuse for sampling some great firearms, after all it's for your health. I recommend a .223, followed by a .243, a .257 Roberts, a .260, a 6.5 X 55, a .270, a 7mm Mauser, a 30-06, a 300 Win Mag, a .338 Win Mag and with a completer recovery a .375 H & H. I hope this will prove a healthy course of treatment. I can assure you it would cure what ails most of the contributors to this forum.
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Originally posted by the captain View PostOnly one way to find out... just kidding. I know several fellows who have had open heart surgery and still shoot dangerous game rifles. I think the best bet would be talking timelines with your doctor. Wish you well and hope you are fully recovered soon.
Kody
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Originally posted by the captain View PostOnly one way to find out... just kidding. I know several fellows who have had open heart surgery and still shoot dangerous game rifles. I think the best bet would be talking timelines with your doctor. Wish you well and hope you are fully recovered soon.
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Originally posted by the captain View PostOnly one way to find out... just kidding. I know several fellows who have had open heart surgery and still shoot dangerous game rifles. I think the best bet would be talking timelines with your doctor. Wish you well and hope you are fully recovered soon.
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