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by My Alexyss
Wed Sep 04, 2002 2:10 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Southwest to Houston
Replies: 3
Views: 534

Southwest to Houston

I know this has been posted many of times, but what does Southwest do about a medical trip to Houston? Is it a discount or is it free? How do I find out?

Thanks,
Tracey
by My Alexyss
Sun Sep 01, 2002 10:14 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Very Angry!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 539

Re: Very Angry!!!

<t>Alexyss had 4 broken ribs and a broken left arm. The surgery was mainly for her dislocated shoulder which was sloping then too. It was caused by the nerves not functioning properly. So, what this tells me is that since her arm has gone back to the way it was before the surgery, that there is a pr...
by My Alexyss
Sun Sep 01, 2002 10:08 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Very Angry!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 539

Re: Very Angry!!!

<t>They found alot of scar tissue. Her shoulder had become dislocated. So, she had mod-quad and brachial surgery at the same time. I had an orthopedic surgeon doing her arm and a periphel nerve surgeon doing the brachial plexus. They did an EMG on her muscles right there and she said the only one th...
by My Alexyss
Sun Sep 01, 2002 11:00 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Pool Therapy, how well does it work?
Replies: 9
Views: 1660

Re: Pool Therapy, how well does it work?

<t>Tricia,<br/> My Alexyss is in pool therapy and I love it! It is alot easier than land. I also pay out of pocket which runs me $40 a week. I think it is well worth it. Usually ours lasts 45 minutes, but if you let them know that you don't have a lot of money to spare, they sometimes let you go ove...
by My Alexyss
Sun Sep 01, 2002 10:56 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Very Angry!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 539

Re: Very Angry!!!

<t>LeeAnn,<br/> Thank you for your support. My daughter did not have avulsions or anything. She just had a lot of scar tissue around the nerves. She did not need a nerve graft. The nerve doctor says there is nothing wrong with her. She said there is no swelling, winging, or sloping. And you can see ...
by My Alexyss
Sat Aug 31, 2002 7:26 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Very Angry!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 539

Very Angry!!!

<t>HUGH!!!!! Alexyss has been experiencing some problems after her surgery 3 months ago. Her shoulder is sloping, her arm swollen, her scapula winging more, and she will not bear any weight on her arm(even with assistance). So, we went to the nerve doctor. She said she did not see any problems with ...
by My Alexyss
Thu Aug 29, 2002 5:52 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: X-rays for Shoulders and Elbows
Replies: 8
Views: 726

Re: X-rays for Shoulders and Elbows

<t>My daughter had a dislocated shoulder also. Her orthopedist is wonderful! He looked at the x-rays himself. You could clearly see the dislocation. I know of another family whose son had a radial head dislocation. They said you could see it clearly in the x-rays. The ortho saw the same thing. Trust...
by My Alexyss
Mon Aug 26, 2002 11:59 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Girl Scouts
Replies: 12
Views: 1181

Re: Girl Scouts

<t>My oldest daughter, Ashton, belongs to girl scouts. She has ADHD(her youngest sister has bpi). She has alot of medical stuff and her leader did great with it! Everyone is there to help and she did not do the camping thing. I think that might be later-she was a brownie. I say go for it! She will l...
by My Alexyss
Mon Aug 26, 2002 11:54 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Upcoming surgery
Replies: 5
Views: 579

Re: Upcoming surgery

<t>Marti,<br/> My prayers are with your family. I have not had surgery with Dr. Grossman. My daughter was 9 months when her surgery got done. There is lots of hope. Work with her alot. Sometimes it is easier because they are more active at this stage. Let us know how she is doing and keep the faith!...
by My Alexyss
Sat Aug 24, 2002 6:19 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: How do you explain BPI to people?
Replies: 22
Views: 1748

Re: How do you explain BPI to people?

When Alexyss was in her splint, alot of people didn't say anything. I guess I was just lucky. When they did ask, I told them that she was pulled to hard at birth which damaged some of her nerves. That pretty much explains it don't you think?
Tracey