[pianotech] Laminotomy and getting back to work

[Rob McCall]

Jim, Paul, and Gerry,

Thanks for the advice. Fortunately, I feel the exact same way. For a little bit of pain, I don't usually take anything.  As my dad used to say (a WWII US Marine), "Pain is just weakness leaving the body".  :-)

I remember when I had knee surgery 3 years ago, they gave me a huge bottle of Vocodin for the pain.  I took a total of 2 extra strength Tylenol and that was it for the entire recovery.

Pain is a good reminder that you still need to heal so you don't overdo it!  Thanks again!!

Regards,

Rob McCall
McCall Piano Service, LLC
Murrieta, CA

rob at mccallpiano.com
www.mccallpiano.com
951-698-1875



On Jan 11, 2010, at 14:52 , G Cousins wrote:

> To echo both Paul & Jim's comments and add 2c.  OPERATIVE words are spot on!
> My wife, 25 yrs in the medical field, cancer survivor, etc. always explains that pain is there for a purpose.
> Yes, too much pain may have to be addressed, but that typically amounts to less than 10% of the time.
> Use only as little as you need. Like in many things piano related... less is more.
> Gerry Cousins ,RPT
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> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Laminotomy and getting back to work
> 
> It's certainly wise advice to be wary of pain killers, but it's also helpful to realize that you won't become addicted to them if you take them when you NEED them.  I have heard that from a variety of reliable sources over the years, and it was very recently (this month) echoed by a very knowledgeable close friend/nurse. Operative word is NEED, not "want" or "crave"!!
> 
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> Paul Bruesch
> Stillwater, MN
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> On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Jim Busby <jim_busby at byu.edu> wrote:
> 
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> Rob,
> 
> 
> Ditto what Phil said – lay low! Follow doctors advice.  Also,
> from a person who’s had many surgeries, be wary of the pain killers. I
> use them as little as possible, trying not to become dependent.  I speak
> from experience. I won’t even take an aspirin w/o questioning whether I
> really need it. I’ve found that with the exception of the immediate days
> after surgery, and some nights when I absolutely couldn’t bare the pain
> (It’s hard to sleep anyway) I found it better to deal with the pain than
> the effects of some of the drugs. My opinion only!
> 
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> 
> Jim Busby

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