I feel your pain, in 2007 I broke my right shoulder in 2 places,broke the collarbone and tore the rotator cuff. I learned to write left handed so I could do crossword puzzles. My friends cut a whole shoe box worth of squares for me so I could sew when I was able to sit at the machine. Here's a link to the picture of the finished quilt.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719sKbEYi
Do what your doctor says and you'll be healed soon enough. Enjoy your pain meds.
hugs,
Sharon W.