Three surguries under my belt 74#. I hung my head in shame as I went to pick up my crossbow permit. It let me continue to hunt and worked well with ground blinds so I didn't have to climb. If I shot something I called a Pal to drag the beast out.
I feeling great now and plan on using the Hoyt this year. Got it backed down so much I'm worried aboutthe limb pockets objecting. If it's real cold out I will carry the crossbow as the back just doesn't likebeing chilled. Still keep my shots under 30yds ranged so I still get that close up experience.
Don't let your back drag you down to much but it sure suks always being in pain.