Re: Playing an instrument after surgery

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There is one or more link about this - check the links... Or maybe

they're in files.

There's one fellow who played the trumpet and lost his embouchure

and his adeptness with the instrument after surgery. Now that's

sad. He felt that playing the trumpet was his special ability. It

can happen. But I think it doesn't always.

Have you tried? If you were able to play with braces, I'd wager that

was a good omen for you.

Best,

C.

>

> I had my surgery (upper and lower) 3 weeks ago. I was just

> wondering if any of you guys who have recovered were musicians.

The

> reason I ask is because I have played the flute for the past 14

> years (I'm 23) and I was wondering if I would ever be able to play

> again. I talked to my surgeon about this and I know that there

was

> the risk that I will not be able to play again because of

permanent

> numbness. I was wondering if any of you had played a wind

> instrument before the surgery and if you were able to play it

> afterwards? If so how long after, and did you have to learn a new

> embroucher? You thoughts and experiences would be greatly

> appreciated.

>

> Thanks,

>

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