Post stroke difficulties

[Teri Anne]

Jan 29, 2024 I had a brain tumor removed. Surgery took 12 hours, during which I had a stroke. My left side of my body was paralyzed from the neck down. I've had to relearn how to do everything from tie my shoes to eat.
I love to hunt, so I went to the range pre season and tried to sight in my rifles. At 50 yards I was dead on. At 100 I was all over the place. Anyone have any advice?

I have a close friend and shooting buddy that had a mild stroke last year. Took a couple of months before he could maneuver around without a walker, and he couldn't drive. The big issue is eyesight, which varies daily. Some days were crystal clear, other days like he's shooting in a fog. It's getting better as time goes on. It has been about 8 months now and things are just returning to normal. It just takes time., You can't rush it. Just be patient.

 

[Victor3Ranger1]

It may be the medicines they have you on now, May be the real problem. Many meds. like Blood thinners, And blood pressure medicines can wreck our body's wellbeing.
Since my heart attack and surgery in 2019, Seems my body changes hourly, By where I am in my medication schedule. Seems the affect my shooting ability.

This is definitely a possibility

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

It sounds like you have made great progress in a short time. My advice is to ask your physical therapist/occupational therapist if he/she knows of any colleagues in the department who hunts or shoots. You may be able to get some very focused training on some of the important mechanics that you need to work on. They may be able to help you by simulating your shooting technique or possibly refer you to someone who can help. When they observe your body position when shooting, they can provide pointers and suggest mechanical aids like cushions, wedges, braces, etc…. Don't give up on your passion. These professionals are dedicated to helping you.

Good luck and have fun.

Warren

I try to avoid mentioning anything firearms related when seeing Doctors. Unless they would have something in their office that would lead me to believe they shoot. And I go to the VA for treatment. I just don't trust them that well.

 

[Tanker1812]

I had a stroke over tens years ago. My recovery took a lot of time and I'm still seeing improvements to this day. I have found I can either adapt or regain my ability to do things with practice over time. Shooting helped me improve hand eye coordination and gave me the ability to over come vision issues. Stay positive and keep working on it.

 

[marksl12]

Weatherby vanguard .243 synthetic stock 4x12 40mm bushnell scope, federal 100 gr power shock.