Klarinet Archive - Posting 000515.txt from 2004/10

From: Donna Higgins <Donna@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Tonsils (on topic)
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:08:02 -0400

Hi all,

I may be having my tonsils taken out, at the ripe old age of 39. I have
sleep apnea and my sleep doc says he thinks I will benefit by having
them removed.

Anyone here had a tonsillectomy as an adult? How soon after the surgery
will I be able to play? Any special considerations I need to know about
because of playing a wind instrument? And, could this end up helping my
playing in the long run, in terms of air flow and breath control? I
sometimes feel that I have trouble mustering enough air for sustained
passages, especially on bass clarinet.

Thanks,
Donna

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"L'enfer, c'est les autres."

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