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Clifton

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inspiration.
« on: October 28, 2007, 10:26:02 pm »
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its been 5 1/2 weeks since my surgery roughly. Last night i played a 30 minute set in a cover band. I even got in my share of headbanging!
for those of you that were in my shoes and someone tells you that you can't do the things you used to after AN surgery, here is my proof that you can!

thats me in the background with the black shirt.
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2cm AN right side.
Trans-Lab DONE as of sept 14th 2007!
some facial weakness initially, right ear completely deaf.

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25 years of age - 4 years post op

hendi51

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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2007, 05:47:01 am »
Way to go Clifton.
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Brendalu

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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2007, 06:59:51 am »
Clifton

I am speechless!  Way to go!  Just remember to protect both ears, loud music is harmful.  (I had my share of it at Woodstock and after)  You are truly amazing!  At five and a half weeks my head would have split open wide with that kind of sound!  Plus I would have never made it to the stage.................I would have been thrown out for appearing too drunk to walk.  All I can say is good for you and keep it up!

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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2007, 07:04:16 am »
Clifton,
  Very impressive recovery.  Rock on.
Rob
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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2007, 07:52:03 am »
Hi Clifton,From one guitarist to another "ROCK ON" !
its been about 6 months since the surgery ,I have played for 17 years,and now since this AN crap I still cant change chords cleanly.
So today I am buying a drum kit [pearl].
I just love playing music and it must be a part of my life.
It just seems like my guitar skills are not coming back.
I  am extremely proud of you.
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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2007, 03:42:22 pm »
Hi, Clifton:

Lookin' good! 

Seriously, we all admire your rapid recovery and return to music, which seems to be therapeutic, for you and others.  I almost wish I played an instrument! 

As another AN patient who enjoyed a quick recovery and was highly motivated to 'get back', like you, I salute your determination and success.  You really are an inspiration.  Thanks - and may you only get even better with every passing month. 

Jim
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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2007, 10:07:32 pm »
Clifton -

how totally cool.  Glad you're feeling well enough to play. 

Thanks for sharing,

Jan
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Clifton

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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2007, 10:36:23 pm »
You guys really are like a 2nd family to me.  :'(

thank you for all the kind words for my unflattering photos! haha i really am not as overwieght as i appear haha.

Satman: ive been playing guitar for about 7 years, and i read before my operation that you were unable to play after surgery so that led me to try it a few days after i was able to get around the house and lift a guitar. After i played through the intro of an old song i had written i knew that i would be able to go back to normal.

I've been attempting drums for about 6 months as well and its awesome. definitly a nice change of pace.
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2cm AN right side.
Trans-Lab DONE as of sept 14th 2007!
some facial weakness initially, right ear completely deaf.

Dr. Perry      Neuro-otologist
Dr. Bogaev   Neurologist
San Antonio, Texas
25 years of age - 4 years post op

waypoint

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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2007, 05:23:03 pm »
Clifton, you are my standard of measure by which i set my progress. I'm exactly 2 weeks behind you. I hope to be in acouple of weeks where you are today.
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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2007, 10:56:09 pm »
Way to go Clifton. What an uplifting post!!! rock on.
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Re: inspiration.
« Reply #10 on: October 31, 2007, 11:41:00 am »
Clifton! Great job! Hang tough and keep on rockin'! :)

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