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    Walter...
     
    I don't like to recommend surgery unless one of 2 things prevail :
     
    1.) Pain beyond the capacity of the patient to withstand.
     
    2.) Severe functional disability such that the patient cannot actively abduct the shoulder.
     
    We can still be effective teachers of fly casting even though physical problems limit our distance ability and our ability to handle heavy tackle.
     
    As I've said before,  In the 70's, Nadia Comenche from Romania made a perfect 10 score in ladies gymnastics.
     
    HER COACH COULDN'T EVEN CLIMB UP ONTO THE BALANCE BEAM !
     
    Gordy
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Walter Simbirski [mailto:simbirsw@xxxxxxx]
    Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:03 AM
    To: Gordy Hill
    Subject: Off the record

    Gordy -
     
    In spite of cutting out practice since October the shoulder is only marginally better. Finally scheduled
    for an MRI on May 20. Not sure if there is much point - I don't intend to have surgery or stop fishing and I don't
    think the long term prospects for recovery are all that good. Physiotherapy, cortisone and 6 months of almost
    total rest haven't made much difference.
     
    The good news is that I've had some time to work on launching a fly fishing business (www.go-wyld.com) and I expect
    to have the head mounted display ready for unveiling as a teaching tool at the Conclave.
     
    Looking forward to getting together at the Conclave. Has anybody suggested a group meeting time or location yet?
     
    Cheers
     
    Walter