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Posted 17 Oct 2024 at 15:03

I play in a brass band and wonder if any others on this site play brass instruments and how long it took them to return to playing after surgery?

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Posted 17 Oct 2024 at 15:59

Hi,

The only instrument I've blown is a recorder and I'd think that would be alright.  But a trumpet?  

Your stomach wound will make more noise than your instrument if you upset it.  The hidden wound on your bladder might be silently weeping.   

The stomach wound is a good barometer for your condition, in my opinion.  You might test it when it begins to look healed and take it from there.    But I'd think around 3 months unless you can play gently.

All the best, Peter  

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Posted 17 Oct 2024 at 20:03

Following  my RARP I was told six weeks before playing due to internal healing needed as Pelvic floor and bladder are linked.  This corresponds to what I found on a US forum. Back just in time for our Brass Band Christmas concert.  Decided it was best to adhere to the advice and no nasty reactions.  Occasionally need a trip to the loo mid way through practice if a lot of high notes to play!!@

 
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