I have had 2 surgeries on my shoulders this year. Left shoulder in May, right shoulder in November. Right was the big deal, torn muscle & other problems. Hope to get some function back soon but weeks of therapy. Grandma told me growing old was a bitch but who knew she was right. Hope to be able to get back to the workshop soon.
-- Richard, Pennsylvania
















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a1Jim
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#1 posted 466 days ago
Hope you have a quick recovery. My father said” don’t get old it hurts.”
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Roger Clark aka Rex
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#2 posted 466 days ago
It WILL happen, just be patient and follow the doctor’s orders. Your problem is that your brain is working well but your body just can’t comply – at the moment.
Dream up some projects for later and let LJs keep you informed and entertained in the meantime.
Wishing you better days.
-- Roger-R, Republic of Texas. "Always look on the Bright Side of Life" - An eyeball to eyeball confrontation with a blind person is as complete waste of Time.
EmmaBlack
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#3 posted 465 days ago
My grandmother use to say the same words. I have seen my grandmothers sufferings, she has been to many surgeries. But later on her Physiotherapist help her a lot in recovery.
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stefang
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#4 posted 465 days ago
I hope you are well soon and are back at it soon. Life outside the shop can be pretty boring.
-- Mike, American in Norway
patron
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#5 posted 465 days ago
get well soon
then back to the shop
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helluvawreck
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#6 posted 465 days ago
I hope that you will heal up real soon and be back in the shop before you know it. Yep, getting old ain’t for sissies that’s for sure.
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xwingace
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#7 posted 465 days ago
Lol what the wreck said. I’ve had both hips once each and my knee cut twice and feel your pain. Hang in there brother!
-- I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was.
Scott Bryan
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#8 posted 465 days ago
Richard, I hear ya and agree with you. There is nothing graceful about the aging process. I haven’t been active on here lately because, as I am sure you are aware, typing with one hand is a challenge. Like you I had my right rotator cuff repaired (4 weeks ago) and will have to have the other one repaired this year as well. And, of course, I am sure you are in complete shop withdrawal right now. Just hang in there. I am wishing you a speedy recovery.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
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