Re: Playing an instrument after surgery

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Thanks for the links. I actually learned to play in braces when I

was younger. Then when I got them back on a year ago I was

eventually able to play but not as well. I guess I am just worried

that I won't have as much control over my lips if feeling doesn't

come back 100%.

> >

> > 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,

> >

> >