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Re: Playing After Surgery

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2019-04-08 11:21

I can't talk about the aftermath of facial surgery. But after my bilateral hip replacement 5 years ago I was back at rehearsals within a week and after a hernia repair a year ago (done through tiny incisions and a laparoscope) I was up and playing the next day - with the surgeon's blessing. The advice in each case was, if it doesn't hurt (cause pain), go ahead.

My massage therapist very recently had a tumor removed from her arm and was back at work, with all the stress on the arm that massage entails, within a week. I wouldn't think what you're describing, if it's uncomplicated, will interfere with performances that are "weeks" after.

Still, you should discuss it with the surgeon in case there's something about your surgery that would keep you from playing for a prolonged period.

Karl

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