After the first operation, an artery bipass and removal of three infected toes, I went into a rehab center fot physical therapy - learning how to walk all over again. I thought of bringing my banjo, but found out tht banjos don't fit in wheel chairs or hospital beds with side rails. The same goes for guitars. I ended up going on line and purchasing a concertina and a bowed psaltery, both of which I plan on learning in my spare time, which I'll have plenty of.