Disability to Ability – Part 2

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Well, I am using my left hand much and today told my PT tech as much and she said ¨Why am I not surprised?¨

On a few occasions I found myself absently using my left hand to do some routing things. Brushed my teeth, picked up a drink cup, opened a door, and buttoned one button. The latter was not comfortable and I vowed to not do that again for a bit.

I challenge all to track what they do for a day and which hand the use. You might be surprised. Even in this right handed world the left hand does get used.

One example is closing the driver side door after you get in. Another might be flushing your home toilet. Please comment on your findings. Will be interesting to compare notes.

Anther thing is to try common motions with just one hand. Button shirts/blouses. Zipper your pants or the simple act of brushing your teeth.

Published by bobnroberts

I am a retired Controls Engineer, Teacher and Code Officer. While in teaching I worked with students in crisis. This taught me to listen. Before all that I had Testicular Cancer in 1975 . In both cases I had radiation but for the Prostate it was much more detailed, sophisticated, and focal. My initial Prostate Cancer, Gleason 9 aggressive, treatment included Radiation and Hormone therapy. I am now on my third round of treatments. Yes the Cancer has returned but no spreading so far. PET scans, bone scans, MRI and lots of xrays under my belt. Along the way I wrote a book about my Cancer experience, titled the same as this Blog. I need to share my thoughts on Cancer and life in general. Life is too precious to spend it angry, in pain, with fear, and doubts. All I am trying to do is help others with Cancer be better.

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