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Torn Ligaments in my Left hand may need surgery :(


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Oh, dear, Maria, you've been through so much already.  

I remember the day you cut your finger slicing bread. I still wince every time I think of it. 
I'll be sending best wishes your way for next Tuesday. :)

 

 

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Hi everyone. 

Sorry it’s been so long since I posted 

unfortunately the ligament was a complete and total separation (rupture)

this has caused a much longer healing time 

after the surgery on April 3 where he drilled into my bone and used an anchor to attach the ligament I had to be in a hard cast for a month 

Then he buddy taped my fingers and the OT said I can’t stert strength training until after it heals which can be now additional two to 4 week’s   She made me a special molded brace so that it protects it and thank God she did as someone in church leaned back last week when they should have been kneeling and I saw stars even with the brace  

I see the surgeon again on Jun 1st

bur God is good and I started a new teaching job 5 days after my surgery

so now I teach 4 days and 2’nights  before it was only the 2 nights  

so it keeps my mind off of what I can’t do 

and boy do I miss playing guitar  but if it was my right hand I wouldn’t be able to teach (write on board etc) so I guess at this point in my life in a strange way it’s a blessing 

okay just wanted to catch up and I think of you all often and can’t wait to talk about playing guitars again in the future  

Maria 

 

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Thanks for the update, Maria.  I know that it is frustrating not being able to play.  but it sounds like the new teaching helps helps with that.  It's great to hear from you.

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your body seems to let you down a lot.. voice, now the hand (forget what else).. you'll need some physio to get going again with those reattached tendons.

hopefully it heals pain free for you to start playing again in the future.

guess this gives you time to 'brush' up on your theory side of things. maybe even write a few songs while waiting

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Thank you for the update Maria. It's good to see you on the mend. :) 

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You have been through so much Maria, and yet you have maintained a positive outlook through it all. You truly are an inspiration to all of us. 

I am glad that you are enjoying your teaching.

My very best wishes to you for an excellent recovery. 

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1 hour ago, matonanjin said:

Thanks for the update, Maria.  I know that it is frustrating not being able to play.  but it sounds like the new teaching helps helps with that.  It's great to hear from you.

Thanks so much for caring. and yes it does take my mind off of it quite a bit between the extra hours I'm not home and the prep time!!

Thanks again

Maria

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1 hour ago, Eracer_Team-DougH said:

your body seems to let you down a lot.. voice, now the hand (forget what else).. you'll need some physio to get going again with those reattached tendons.

hopefully it heals pain free for you to start playing again in the future.

guess this gives you time to 'brush' up on your theory side of things. maybe even write a few songs while waiting

Ha you are right. I guess I never quite looked at it like that. BUT I'm hoping it's also proof that adversity can be conquered with a little luck a lot of prayer and good doctors lol!!

thanks for the advice. Yes I started ot where she made me that new brace. baby step stretching exercises...

 

take care

Maria

p.s I did start an on line music theory class which I'm enjoying  very much!!

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1 hour ago, Maybellene said:

Thank you for the update Maria. It's good to see you on the mend. :) 

Thanks so much for thinking of me~~!

Maria

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29 minutes ago, Nutty1 said:

You have been through so much Maria, and yet you have maintained a positive outlook through it all. You truly are an inspiration to all of us. 

I am glad that you are enjoying your teaching.

My very best wishes to you for an excellent recovery. 

awe

thanks very much. I'm trying to be positive because I do know that God has a plan for me!!

Thanks again for all your well wishes!!

Maria

 

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