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Rg_1972
Rg_1972

Anyone shoot smaller rifle or pistol for sport after the operation? If so how long after the surgery did you wait?

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  • ericg753
    ericg753 Rg_1972

    Posted

    Hey Rg,

    Good question as my 16 year old is interested in going to a shooting range to fire a rifle and/or other type of gun. He is a gamer and knows his stuff, I told him I shot a rifle and crossbow when I was in the Scouts years ago as a teen. I'd love to do this with him but am concerned if this will have any ill effects on my current condition (thoracic aortic aneursym, 4.5cm).

    • Rg_1972
      Rg_1972 ericg753

      Posted

      Well, yesterday only four months after surgery I went out shooting some pistols and an AR rifle with my wife & her sister. Later that evening I felt some chest discomfort. The pain was like sharp rips in the chest area probably where my chest plate is healing.  I took a couple of OTC pain pills and I was fine, so today I will just take it easy.

      I guess putting the pressure of holding my arms extended and taking the impact of the recoil caused it. I definetly would not be ready to try a shotgun. It just goes to show me that I need more time to heel.

       

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