Garry, I think I've found a similar doc. He said over the phone that I should plan to do as much as I can stand, painwise, while the seasons are still on. I had orthoscopy on my other knee 40+ years ago. Tore it up riding bulls and bareback horses and being a dumb lineman in TX high school football. Once the pain subsided, I've never looked back. Hoping this will be a similar experience, though not very likely. I have bird hunted with dogs since I was 6. Lost my dad in 2022, at 95 and my last GSP just before that. Plan is to hunt with friends through February, find a new dog and soldier on. Opening day of bird season has always been my most favorite day of every year. Have a very blessed 2024 Sir.

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