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I have had neck surgery and have been released by my doctors.
Good news is that I am right handed and right arm is as strong as pre-injury. The bad news is that my left arm is much weaker and will not recover its pre-injury condition. I can hold my bow and draw, but cannot keep my left arm locked. I have been avoiding a crossbow. Anyone have a suggestion as to which bow I should look at in the 45-50 lbs range...I might could do 55 pounds. I have heard about new carbon bows that are really light and which may help too. Any suggestiosn are welcomed. Thanks

Of course not a Dr. Friend, who was very active, had same surgery and his left arm I believe was much weaker. He listened to his PT and Doc and really worked hard at the strengthening exercises.

I think a 40-45 lbs very doable goal by season if all goes well. A number of companies make bows in this range.

Try cabelas

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Archery/Bows/YouthSmall-Frame-Bows-Accessories|/pc/104791680/c/104693580/sc/104235480/i/103968180/Diamond-Archery-Razor-Edge-Package-150-Mossy-Oak174-Treestand174/1175607.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhunting-archery-bows-youth-small-frame-bows-accessories%2F_%2FN-1100009%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103968180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104791680%253Bcat104693580%253Bcat104235480&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104791680%3Bcat104693580%3Bcat104235480%3Bcat103968180

In that draw weight there are some good options from several different companies. Don't get too caught up on the speed. Shoot a heavy enough arrow that you get plenty of penetration and watch the distance that you fling them and you'll be fine. A cut on contact broadhead of the smaller diameter (1") wouldn't hurt either. The first place I'd check is Hoyt and Bowtech, but I'm a little bias.