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    So Wed. I'm going I'm for rotator cuff surgery on my dominant arm, I have a full thickness tear of my supraspinatus tendon. I was wondering if anyone has gone through similar and still used a straight while their arm was immobilized.

    I know I'm not going to be able to use my hanging strop, so I wanted some advice on another route. I have not stropped with my left hand yet so I want to take into account the lack of muscle memory too.

    Would a paddle strop be a good option or would a bench strop be better?

    I don't feel I'll have much of a problem with the shave itself because at some point in every shave I use both hands on either side of my face.

    Thanks for any advice.

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    I'd go with a bench strop. And start slow to reinforce muscle memory. And, as always, watch the pressure exerted. As light as possile for best results.
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    Most surgeons will recommend you do not lift your arm above 90 degrees for quite a while so I wonder how you are going to pull the skin taut. And don't be foolish and ignore that advice or you risk seriously scr*wing up the result of the surgery. With shoulders you do not usually get a second chance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kees View Post
    Most surgeons will recommend you do not lift your arm above 90 degrees for quite a while so I wonder how you are going to pull the skin taut. And don't be foolish and ignore that advice or you risk seriously scr*wing up the result of the surgery. With shoulders you do not usually get a second chance.
    The surgeon told me I would be immobilized for 6 weeks then it will be 3 to 4 months of no raising it above shoulder lever.

    I am already aware stretching the skin will be an issues too so it will be more so just to knock the majority of the hair off.

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    Sorry you are going to be in such a pickle. I hope you heal fast.
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    Sorry for your issues.

    I have tried to strop and shave while healing from hand/carpal surgery. The results were not good as I:
    1. Ruined a good strop
    2. Did not get good shaves
    3. Shaving one-handed is not for me

    My advice is use a DE until the healing is complete. Ruined equipment and possibly skin laceration is not worth the risk.

    Now, if I am on pain pills I don't ever try to shave with a SR but get out the Gillette Adj and reflect back on my teen years.

    Good luck with operation.
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    I didn't even think about the pain relievers. I may have to wait until I at least stop taking them. Dilaudid and percocet may make for a bad shave. I am quite tolerant to pain so I will probably only use them for a week or so.

    I also do not want to develop dependency to them, having a history of addiction (8 years sober).
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    Back in '04 I took a fall @ 21mph off of my bicycle, on asphalt, and broke my collar bone. I was out of work for 5 weeks and not sure how long it was a hassle to shave. I'm pretty sure I went DE for the duration. I was fortunate that it was not my dominant right hand.

    AFAIC in straight razor shaving stretching is essential, so with one hand immobilized I'd suggest a DE, or maybe a 'Good News' disposable. Hope you have a complete recovery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by meleii View Post
    I didn't even think about the pain relievers. I may have to wait until I at least stop taking them. Dilaudid and percocet may make for a bad shave. I am quite tolerant to pain so I will probably only use them for a week or so.

    I also do not want to develop dependency to them, having a history of addiction (8 years sober).
    I was on Dilaudid when I ruined a great strop. Stay away from blades until you are completely healed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    Back in '04 I took a fall @ 21mph off of my bicycle, on asphalt, and broke my collar bone. I was out of work for 5 weeks and not sure how long it was a hassle to shave. I'm pretty sure I went DE for the duration. I was fortunate that it was not my dominant right hand.

    AFAIC in straight razor shaving stretching is essential, so with one hand immobilized I'd suggest a DE, or maybe a 'Good News' disposable. Hope you have a complete recovery.
    The rotator cuff is one of the most common problems with ironworkers nowadays, especially doing primarily rods and welding.

    Im going to take everyone's advice and go with a DE.

    Thank you everyone.
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