[Magdalen] Another shoulder update

[Christopher Hart]

Praying for you, Grace. I've had both shoulders done. The operation is
a breeze, but the rehab is a b***h (rhymes with witch). Anyway, you should
be able to write and use a keyboard and mouse with your right hand while in
the sling. You mustn't do anything that involves lifting the arm, but
limited motion at or below waist level is generally OK. As for driving,
once you're cleared, you can use the slung hand to hold the steering wheel
at the bottom as long as you don't move it upward. The sling (annoying as
it will be) is your friend. It limits your arm movement to what's safe for
the repaired shoulder.

If you own a recliner, plan on sleeping in it. It's much more comfortable
than trying to sleep flat in a bed. I didn't have one the first time, but
did by the second operation. The difference was remarkable. Good luck
and feel free to ask me any questions you may have.

On Saturday, August 8, 2015, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:

> I saw the ortho surgeon on Monday and told him the injection only lasted
> for about 2 weeks, so the next step is arthroscopic surgery. I'm having it
> this coming Thursday. It's outpatient, so I'll be home that night, probably
> nicely high on painkillers for my birthday on Friday and ready to preach
> for the Jonathan Myrick Daniels transferred commemoration on Sunday. I'll
> only be preaching, not celebrating, but I had asked to preach that Sunday.
> The bishops of all three Virginia dioceses have authorized the transfer,
> since this year marks the 50th anniversary of Daniels' martyrdom, and he
> was a graduate of VMI. Just to be on the safe side, I'm going to have my
> sermon written out by Wednesday; that way I can just read it, if I have to,
> or the rector can! I usually don't write them out anymore, but I think it
> would be prudent to do it this time.
> The doc says I should be able to drive when the stitches come out in about
> ten days. I'll be in a sling for awhile.
> That was longer than I intended--again. Thanks, if you're still with me.
> I've been trying to practice doing everything with my left hand, and the
> "Suicide Spinner" (Necker Knob"?) goes back on my car tomorrow!
> I'm not very good at doing anything with my left hand...I trust I'll get
> better.
> Prayers for a very speedy surgery and recovery will be greatly appreciated.



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Christopher Hart

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