Back In The Game, Thanks Y'all

[F350Platinum]

Went to an Orthopedic surgeon today to get a prognosis on using my dislocated shoulder for metal detecting. 😬

First I thank you all that wished me well (or at least had thoughts) in my recovery. 👍

Doc poked, prodded and tested my arm functions, and told me something very interesting - that older people (I'm 63) that dislocate their shoulder have a much lower chance of dislocating it again than younger people do. 😝 You're "broken in", so to speak. I told him of my obsession, he was impressed and he told me that it was ok to go out and dig. It boils down to the old Hee Haw sketch:

"Doc, it hurts when I do this."

"Well, don't do that!!". 🤣

So, I got out in the field out front for about 2 hours, and the only thing that hurt was holding the shovel over my shoulder. Still got a couple of muscles in my arm that aren't quite healed.

It wasn't a bad day at all. Got an IHP that I think is 1902, a silver plated spoon bowl served up as a taco, and an extremely old (17th-18th century) drawer escutcheon in 3 pieces.

I'll take an IHP any day, even if it's toasted.  🙂 Game on!

Not much trash either, the nail was in the same hole as the IHP, and the steel can bits just had to go with that brassy 82 and 89. The small lead pistol ball was a really weird tone because it was mixed in with the aluminum. 😀

[Geologyhound]

Yep, any day with an IHP is a good day!😄

Didn’t know you were out of commission, but I’m glad you’re back!

[rvpopeye]

Too bad there isn't anything historical in your yahd ! 

Everything is. Probably even the trash....

So you're OK for anything except football ?🙃

Every time I detect I keep going till it hurts .

Sometimes it happens sooner than others .

It's what it is. 

🖖

 

[JCR]

Excellent on both accounts.

[F350Platinum]

17 minutes ago, Geologyhound said:

Yep, any day with an IHP is a good day!😄

Didn’t know you were out of commission, but I’m glad you’re back!

Thanks Ghound,

Yeah, last Sunday I fell 8 feet out of my attic onto the ladder on the floor that kicked out, and completely dislocated my left shoulder. The ER doc refused to give up and helped me get the arm back in, an extremely painful experience that even morphine didn't help much 🫤

I was really nervous after a lot of Internet "lawyers" comments about recovery time, but today the doc cleared me for detecting. 🥳

So I had to copy you and get an IHP 😏

[F350Platinum]

21 minutes ago, rvpopeye said:

Too bad there isn't anything historical in your yahd ! 

Quite the opposite, the first stuff came from there, some colonial buttons, a few musket balls, and a WW1 service button. 😀 And a ton of construction crap 🤣

Cider Vinegar has been my friend for a while now after a long day in the fields or on the beach. That and ibuprofen. 🤔

I feel better the more I do it, not less 🙂

[Geologyhound]

5 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

Thanks Ghound,

Yeah, last Sunday I fell 8 feet out of my attic onto the ladder on the floor that kicked out, and completely dislocated my left shoulder. The ER doc refused to give up and helped me get the arm back in, an extremely painful experience that even morphine didn't help much 🫤

I was really nervous after a lot of Internet "lawyers" comments about recovery time, but today the doc cleared me for detecting. 🥳

So I had to copy you and get an IHP 😏

Ouch! At least no bones broken.

Now I need to find a $20 gold piece for you to copy…🤪

[Doc Bach]

That was a quick recovery 350! I see an xtreme hunter accessory package along with a new pick and no.2 round point shovel in your future.

[rvpopeye]

 And throw away the ladder.😎

[F350Platinum]

11 minutes ago, Doc Bach said:

That was a quick recovery 350! I see an xtreme hunter accessory package along with a new pick and no.2 round point shovel in your future.

The Doc was impressed but not surprised, as soon as the shoulder popped back together, it stopped hurting. By Wednesday I could lift my arm to shoulder height, and it was almost pain free today. He was as old and maybe a little older than me, but he was well informed with newer treatment. Told me the sling they give you is old school, that it is better to use it as much as possible as soon as possible. If you're older... But not lifting weights above the shoulder, or playing football or basketball. Digging is a "hunched" procedure, perfectly acceptable.

I'm wondering if there's a fully composite shovel out there that is as strong as it is light. 🤔 Titanium is kinda expensive.