[Magdalen] Another shoulder update

[Grace Cangialosi]

I can see where a recliner would be good, as sleeping in bed has been incredibly painful for months. My daughter, with whom I'll be staying for the weekend, has two of those sofas with the built-in recliners, so I may just sleep in the family room there!

> On Aug 9, 2015, at 12:18 AM, James Oppenheimer-Crawford <oppenheimerjw at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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