Some news about OS

[Omaha Steve]

Most of you remember I was hurt on the job in Dec. of 07. I was doing work at the Papio Plant on a temp basis when they were behind on a project. I was a semi skilled laborer at that time. I wasn't trained in safety procedures for confined space and had no safety harness on. I had surgery on my shoulder in March 08. I've been having some pains. My MRI says I have a new tear. More than likely I'll be having rotator cuff surgery in a month or so.

I won't be able to move a mouse very well for some time after that. No DU. I'll tell all when I know more.

[Betsy Ross]

1. Speedy recovery.

But I guess it's too late for that. So hope this next procedure is the answer.

[niyad]

2. sorry to hear what is happening--know that prayers and good vibes for rapid healing will be

coming your way.

would voice activated software help? or using the other hand?

[Merlot]

3. Hi OS - I hope things work out ok - those rotator cuffs can hurt!

BTW, throw your mouse away and for $100 buy a Wacom tablet and pen. It's the only way I can work on a computer for any length of time. It will be the best money you've ever spent.

Take care!

[Pathwalker]

4. Best wishes for a sucessful outcome, Steve.

:hug:

[annabanana]

5. Aw jeez, Steve...

Do what the Dr. says and heal quickly.

[BootinUp]

6. hadn't heard about that before

industrial safety is certainly an important issue.
hope you experience a speedy recovery...

[OhioChick]

7. I hope you have a quick recovery, Steve

:hug:

[CurtEastPoint]

8. Hope things go well for you, Steve. We're thinking about ya! n/t

[rurallib]

9. you'll be sorely missed while you are gone

[DemReadingDU]

10. Switch hands for using the mouse

It feels a bit awkward at first, but it's doable. You have a month to practice before surgery too.
Keep us posted of surgery date.

[alfredo]

12. Someone with the money send him an iPad to use.

[tridim]

13. Or get a trackball!

I'll never use a mouse again, and as a bonus I'm 100% ambidextrous now.



I bought it because my mouse was destroying my right rotator cuff.

[BootinUp]

15. this is exactly what I use.

Takes getting used to, but I hate using a regular mouse now.

[DemReadingDU]

16. That looks like something I need to get

Every other week, I switch using a regular mouse from right hand to left hand. This trackball could eliminate the problems in my wrists and rotator cuffs. Thanks for the idea!

[Mz Pip]

11. Heal quickly!

Maybe surfing the internet can be considered in your therapy. :-)

Good luck!

[madrchsod]

14. did the same thing...4 months later and it tore again

i`ve had my share of surgeries and cuff surgery sucks along with the dam therapy.

took me a couple of days to figure out how to use the mouse in the other hand. since i type with one finger i did`t have any problems...

well have fun and take a lot of painkillers...:hi:

[pruple]

17. good luck with your surgery

hope you feel better soon

[Call Me Wesley]

18. Good vibes for

a speedy recovery. :hi:

[Omaha Steve]

19. Thanks for the good vibes

And I just bought a new wireless mouse and keyboard two weeks ago. I may try the track ball etc. I think I'll be able to read ok if nothing else.