A few weeks ago I inquired about recovering from bypass surgery - thanks to everyone for your helpful replies. Hans - not sure the VPO coffin story would have been appreciated by my wife, but it's good not to take life too seriously.
I had the surgery last Wednesday. They must have done a good job, since I was under anesthesia for ten hours - which is rough on the lungs. Got my spirometer right here - getting close to 2000ml, roughly equivalent to an easy three whole notes piano on middle C (the spirometer is played by inhaling, however). That's right - I just played for a few minutes one week after surgery. The weight of the horn is a bit over the recommended lifting limit, but my surgeon said that blowing was good. Of course, when I asked about playing the horn again, he first thought I was giving him the old "Doctor, will I ever be able to play the piano again?" routine. I doubt the surgeon really knows what to tell someone, but Dr. Pain will be helpful and he says be careful in the high register. Thanks again, Curt Austin, Horn 3 (maybe 4 for a while), Lake George Community Band (New York) _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
