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by shoonieb
Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:29 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Physio Therapy
Replies: 3
Views: 1472

Physio Therapy

My son Benjamin had a nerve transfer surgery done on December 16th 2010. When we went in for his last check up, I asked his therapist if our appointment schedule would be changing. I had assumed that we would be starting to intensify his therapy instead of just coming in to monitor his ROM. Right no...
by shoonieb
Wed Aug 11, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New and looking to connect!
Replies: 10
Views: 4211

New and looking to connect!

Wow that kinda sounds like a personal ad. I guess I should start from the beginning. Hi, My name is Shona. I am the proud Mom to 2 amazing little boys. William, who is going to be 2 in a couple weeks and Benjamin who is 5.5 months. They are more then I ever could have asked for. Ben suffered an OBPI...
by shoonieb
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New to UBPN and would like to connect with others
Replies: 4
Views: 2098

Re: New to UBPN and would like to connect with others

Hi my name is Shona and I am also new to this community. I too would love it if I could connect with a few of you via facebook. I can be found under shoonieb. Thanks so much!
by shoonieb
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Stem Cell research???
Replies: 0
Views: 1691

Stem Cell research???

My 5 month old son has an OBPI. We have been told that he needs surgery. I was wondering if anyone had any information on the use of stem-cells or peristem-cells as a treatment option. We kept Ben's umbilical stem cells. Thanks so much. I am so happy to have found this board!
by shoonieb
Tue Jul 27, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Adult and Young Adult OBPI
Topic: Need advice from BTDT
Replies: 0
Views: 1230

Need advice from BTDT

Hi my name is Shona, I guess I am writing on behalf of my son Benjamin. He is 5 months old and was diagnosed with a OBPI at birth. He is being treated at Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto Canada. We have recently been told that they are recommending surgery. I am very torn in terms of what to do. ...