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Old 05-23-2011, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Catherine Marie
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How about books and magazines??? Also quilt videos on Youtube and Missouri Star Quilt Company (and many others)
Good luck and hope you get better soon!!
OOOO!! I love Missouri Star Qulit Company. They have great videos. My problem will be that I'll want to start a project asap. One more problem...how will I do my hair???
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Get more patterns bookmarked, buy more fabric for them, and about your hair...no solution other than just letting it get pampered by a beautician! :thumbup:
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:08 PM
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I had it done on both wrists several years ago - 2 weeks apart. All that practice doing things one handed with a baby on my hip, way back when, came in handy. And I agree with OHSue, it was the best decision I made. Recovery was quick and I really had NO pain afterward. the trick is to do everything the doctor tells you to do - they want you to get it moving again right away and give you exercises to do, and be sure to massage the site a lot to make the lump go down.
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:09 PM
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Good luck to you on surgery and rapid recovery.
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Old 05-23-2011, 08:12 PM
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Oh, I feel your pain!! I broke my right (dominant) arm/wrist and had to have surgery to put it back together, and now have a permanent piece of metal in it..... You learn to do a lot of things left handed! Personal hygiene is one of the toughest. You can go to the salon for a shampoo, but everyday bathroom things can be a challenge. Take care, and God bless.
PS: SherriB, How in the world did you manage with both hands out of commission? Poor baby!!
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try reading. It is relaxing
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Garden walking......go check out all the nice gardens in your neighbourhood. Good exercise and inspiration for all the next projects once you're healed!
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I had bone spurs in my thumb removed at the same time I had carpel tunnel repaired, so I was limited in that I could only use my fingers...my thumb was in a cast for 6 weeks. Even so, I could still manage to sew some. Try to have a few things cut out before your surgery. Using the iron may be a bit awkward at first, but you should be able to get some sewing done while you heal. Good luck!!!

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Old 06-03-2011, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Catherine Marie
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
How about books and magazines??? Also quilt videos on Youtube and Missouri Star Quilt Company (and many others)
Good luck and hope you get better soon!!
OOOO!! I love Missouri Star Qulit Company. They have great videos. My problem will be that I'll want to start a project asap. One more problem...how will I do my hair???
:-O
You don't, you go have it done or have a dear friend to help you out. I know, I've been in that situation, no the same surgery but couldn't use my left hand and arm. I'ts amazing even with being right handed how much I couldn't do. Good luck, it will come around...I hope you take advantage of the physical therapy after surgery.
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