Bacia Edelman on fri 18 sep 98
I never saw Jane's original post but have been reading some of the words of
comfort and suggestions.
Some of you guys just don't get it, even if the light humor was welcome.
For one, Ralph, who sounds kindly, suggested bracing arms on inside of
thighs. Sure, for centering or later trimming or flatware, but what about
working on the upper part of a 10" piece? I'd be paralyzed trying to brace
my arms on my thighs for an entire pot. Anyway, of my two wheels, when I do
throw, I use the Brent made into a standing wheel.
No lap.
Jane, that kind of surgery (mastectomy) has got to have temporarily weakened
your arms. And your chest strength.
We all hope you regain the strength soon and thank you for making us aware
of the trials other people have to work through.
So I have a suggestion. I do more handbuilding than throwing by far.
Though a slab roller and a huge rolling pin still take arm and chest
strength, it is different. There are some wonderful books on handbuilding.
If you write to me privately, maybe I could hunt the one down that I am
thinking of. But unless you need to return to production potting,
handbuilding in many ways can be very satisfying.
Recover well and your addiction to clay will really help you! Bacia
Edelman Madison, WI
Phyllis E. Tilton on sat 19 sep 98
Jane: What a hard 'recoup' to go through--not only physically but
psychologically as well. Your drive and determination will help. Did your
surgeon recommend physical therapy? If so, did they talk about starting with
very small amounts for clay for throwing and then gradually increasing the
amount as you healed and gained strength?
Last February, I had rotator cuff surgery, not arthroscopic. Have no idea when
or how I tore the tendons but when it surfaced, I could not wedge clay, let
alone center on the wheel. My surgeon was a sports med guy and had the
therapists working with me the afternoon of surgery. I could not move my arm
by myself, was in a sling for 2 months, but my husband could take my arm from
the sling and do the exercises. In April the Dr said I could roll out some
clay or do other hand building-a good exercise. Then, in May, I could start
with small amounts of clay-like the size of a door knob. I weighed the clay-
about a half pound.(I got a commission to do 32 small oil lamps for a wedding,
made 50 and they bought them all! That sure did give me a boost.) There are
exercises that I do daily and continue to gain in strength. I do tendon
stretching, lift weights over my head with that arm, 'theraband' s tied to a
door knob and specific exercises.
This is nothing like you went through but the muscle strengthening is similar.
Mine involved what I call patching. The older I get the more patching-a little
here and a little there. I'm 74. I knew I would recover easily and did not
have the fears of a life threatening situation with my surgery,just an
inconvenience! I have been biopsied and they were pre-malignant so I have a
small idea of the angst.
Hang in there! I admire your courage and attitude.
Sincerely
Phyllis Tilton
Daisypet@AOL.com
I must of hit some key accidentally that changed my print. One more thing for
me to figure out-this machine sure does keep me humble!!!
Randall Moody on sun 20 sep 98
-----Original Message-----
From: Bacia Edelman
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Friday, September 18, 1998 7:46 AM
Subject: Jane's dilemma/throwing
----------------------------Original message----------------------------
I never saw Jane's original post but have been reading some of the words of
comfort and suggestions.
Some of you guys just don't get it, even if the light humor was welcome.
For one, Ralph, who sounds kindly, suggested bracing arms on inside of
thighs. Sure, for centering or later trimming or flatware, but what about
working on the upper part of a 10" piece
Jane, that kind of surgery (mastectomy) has got to have temporarily weakened
your arms. And your chest strength.
We all hope you regain the strength soon and thank you for making us aware
of the trials other people have to work through.
Recover well and your addiction to clay will really help you! Bacia
Edelman Madison, WI
Jane, my mother had double full mastectomy surgery in which they took the
pectoral muscles as well. She had to train her other muscles to make up of
the lack of pecs. But she was able to. Take heart and know our thoughts are
with you. --Randall
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