[Magdalen] Another shoulder update

[James Oppenheimer-Crawford]

Everyone should have a reallly comfortable recliner whether they need it or
not.

I am thinking about getting a second one, since Malcolm and Boris have
gotten into sleeping in mine.  And they are so sweet snoozing next to each
other I hate to disturb them.  It is also really good if you get migraines
too, by the way....



James W. Oppenheimer-Crawford
*“A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved,
except in memory. LLAP**”  -- *Leonard Nimoy

On Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 11:57 PM, Christopher Hart <cervus51 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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.
>
>
>
> --
>
> Christopher Hart
>
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