RE: Got my elk
I thought maybe you packed him out on your back which has been known to claim more than one tendon, knee, or heart over the course of a season. BTW to make the "remedy" as insurance friendly as possible I would recommend seeing the doctor sooner rather than later....
You can always ignore his advice and go deer hunting anyway, but at least then you'll know what kind of "fire" you are playing with. Good Luck.
EKM