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another health issue

updated tue 6 jun 00

 

Charles on sun 4 jun 00


Hey, can anyone help this person out? I suspect more than one of us =
could end up in a similar position, anyone have words of wisdom? Please =
reply to her directly as she is not a subscriber to the list.

Hello,
I doubt you'll remember me, but I wrote to you last Fall. I was the =
beginner
potter with my own website, http://www.windyhillstudio.com. I'm writing =
now
because I hope you can direct me.
I'm in big trouble.
I've developed prolapses of several pelvic organs due to my age, weight, =
and
child-bearing. It happens. I didn't help things with my centering =
technique.
Too much abdominal strain in a sitting position, etc. Now I have to =
learn a
different way if I ever hope to throw again, and then only after a =
lengthy
recovery. My doctor's going to gut me like a cat-fish in a few weeks.
Can you direct me to some potter's message boards, or do you know any =
women
potters who've had to overcome this problem? My home e-mail addy is
"brenstuff@aol.com". Feel free to forward it if you know someone who can
advise me.
Thank you in advance for any information you can give.