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by clover317
Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:06 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: First Doctor's Appointment
Replies: 6
Views: 1573

Re: First Doctor's Appointment

<r>I used the electrode therapy... after my second surgery to extend my bicep tendon. I've always had a hard time firing my tricep, and the electrode system helped me find that muscle. It's been 2 1/2 years since that surgery, and it's still a daily effort to work certain muscles.. baby steps <E>:)<...
by clover317
Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:31 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Most embarrasing
Replies: 29
Views: 14849

Re: Most embarrasing

<t>Saying the Pledge of Allegiance in school.. and anytime the National Anthem is sung. I've never been able to hold my hand across my heart. To this day, my left hand pushes my right hand onto my chest. But I just remember what my mom always told me: "No one notices!" <br/> <br/> -Staci<br/> ROBPI<...
by clover317
Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:23 am
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Adult who had mod-quad surgery?
Replies: 11
Views: 2817

Re: Adult who had mod-quad surgery?

<r>Hi, <br/> <br/> Sounds like the story of my life. Until last summer, I thought I was the only one in the universe with this type of injury. I had the Mod Quad January 12th. So far my active ROM has increased about 30 degrees. It's a slow, tedious process. I work at physical therapy several times ...
by clover317
Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:14 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Where do you stay in Houston?
Replies: 10
Views: 2436

Re: Where do you stay in Houston?

<t>We stayed at the Residence Inn. I wouldn't stay there again. I felt like I was in a hospital the whole time... or some kind of elderly facility. I wish I had another suggestion... but I'll definitely find a different hotel when I go back for surgery number 2.<br/> <br/> Staci (26)<br/> ROBPI -Sal...
by clover317
Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Can you.....?
Replies: 24
Views: 3728

Re: Can you.....?

<t>I write really well with my BPI hand ..but I use my unaffected hand to use utensils.. so it's easier to raise up to my mouth.<br/> <br/> I type fast and pretty accurate... no complaints.<br/> <br/> As for driving stick... I can do it, but can't get to the higher gears very well.. I stick with aut...
by clover317
Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:54 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: TV News Health Segment
Replies: 11
Views: 2073

TV News Health Segment

<r>Hi everyone,<br/> <br/> My name is Staci, I am 25 years old and have a ROBPI. I am scheduled for the Mod Quad Surgery with Dr. Nath in January. I'm very excited to see what benefits I'll gain. After going my entire life being told by doctors that they've never seen anything like this and there's ...
by clover317
Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: Happy Thanksgiving

<t>Thanks to everyone on this site. I just found out about it a few weeks ago and love it. It's so nice to know there are others out there that have experienced and still do experience similar things. I'm sad I missed the big convention I've heard a few mention... I guess it was last month? I sure h...
by clover317
Fri Nov 04, 2005 8:49 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Utah OBPI
Replies: 3
Views: 1359

Utah OBPI

<t>Hey,<br/> <br/> Just wanting to see how many people in Utah have this sort of injury. I'm 25 and have had a brachial plexus injury in my right arm since birth. In just the last couple of months of realized there are other people out there. Any doctor or chiropractor I've been to throughout my lif...
by clover317
Fri Nov 04, 2005 1:57 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: new to site and considering surgery
Replies: 15
Views: 2518

new to site and considering surgery

<t>Hey everyone...<br/> <br/> I just found out about this site and am excited to know there are many others out there that understand this type of injury. I recently found a doctor in Texas that perform the Mod Quad surgery. His name is Dr. Nath. Has anyone gone to him? How was it? I'm 25 and have n...