Who knew my right hand was my hero? It was, it is. But I never quite appreciated the fact until I read your post. Welcome to the club of no longer all original parts, Meg! Having had bilateral hip replacement, I can relate to everything you said, especially calibrating everything that came my way against the weight of a cup of coffee. Thank you for your ruminative, insightful writing. "My right hand. And my left." Never to be taken for granted again.
Oh, this isn't my first rodeo! ...I have a half of a left knee & a bunch of screws in my right foot! And what am I going to do about my groaning right foot and two thumbs? Sigh! Thanks for pushing me to write about it!
Great story and I can relate to it too. I had a shoulder operation a long time ago on my right side. It is funny what you cannot or can do one-handed. Getting dressed in general being one of them, or washing your hair. My shoulder did not need a spare parts, but I have "bionic" knees, done 2 months apart, equally revealing as to what you can and cannot do when missing full mobility.
Good for you, Meg--glad to hear you're through the worst of it! Isn't it humbling to experience our bodies not working as well as we'd assumed (well, I did anyway) they always would? I can only imagine this would cause even deeper distress or grief for a dancer like yourself. Hope you continue to make good progress recovering your usual strength and mobility--your intact sense of humor has got to be a good ally! Best Wishes,
It feels really really good to laugh!!! Thank you for that! And ….you described a major event in life so well. Thank you and I hope our paths cross again now that we’re back in Washington!
Oh, the things we take for granted, and the things that bring us to appreciation! It’s been five years since hip replacements allowed me to walk without pain again. Thank you for reminding me what a wonder that is. I lift my coffee mug to you!
I’m so glad to hear that you’re mending so well!! And for future reference, I’ll remember that pants weigh more than coffee.
Soooo many things weight more than a cup of coffee! But yes, coming along... thanks for reading!!!
Who knew my right hand was my hero? It was, it is. But I never quite appreciated the fact until I read your post. Welcome to the club of no longer all original parts, Meg! Having had bilateral hip replacement, I can relate to everything you said, especially calibrating everything that came my way against the weight of a cup of coffee. Thank you for your ruminative, insightful writing. "My right hand. And my left." Never to be taken for granted again.
Oh, this isn't my first rodeo! ...I have a half of a left knee & a bunch of screws in my right foot! And what am I going to do about my groaning right foot and two thumbs? Sigh! Thanks for pushing me to write about it!
Great story and I can relate to it too. I had a shoulder operation a long time ago on my right side. It is funny what you cannot or can do one-handed. Getting dressed in general being one of them, or washing your hair. My shoulder did not need a spare parts, but I have "bionic" knees, done 2 months apart, equally revealing as to what you can and cannot do when missing full mobility.
OMG, yes! Washing your hair! And combing it! And doing anything with it.
Thanks for reading!!!
Good for you, Meg--glad to hear you're through the worst of it! Isn't it humbling to experience our bodies not working as well as we'd assumed (well, I did anyway) they always would? I can only imagine this would cause even deeper distress or grief for a dancer like yourself. Hope you continue to make good progress recovering your usual strength and mobility--your intact sense of humor has got to be a good ally! Best Wishes,
Thanks, Todd! Aches & pains start early & often in a dancer's body! I've been mostly lucky. Thanks for reading!
So glad you are doing well. I have such gratitude for every body part that works!
Oh my, yes! Carry on!
It feels really really good to laugh!!! Thank you for that! And ….you described a major event in life so well. Thank you and I hope our paths cross again now that we’re back in Washington!
Yes, I would love our paths to cross again. I hope you're loving your return!
Great perspective on handedness! Keep on recovering...
Thank you, Gary!
Thanks for the treat, Meg! I especially loved the ending...
Keep up the good healing!
Oh, the things we take for granted, and the things that bring us to appreciation! It’s been five years since hip replacements allowed me to walk without pain again. Thank you for reminding me what a wonder that is. I lift my coffee mug to you!
And you give me hope that I'll be normal again someday!