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by dani_was_here
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck
Replies: 6
Views: 3675

Re: 3 Year Anniversary of wreck

My 3 year anniversary is on Wednesday. I have since had one grandson and a grandaughter on the way. Life is good but I still have no job and no income so this is worrying me. On a good note I have adapted and keep working in my garden which is my favorite place to be.
by dani_was_here
Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: One Handed Typing Software for PCs
Replies: 29
Views: 15790

Re: One Handed Typing Software for PCs

I'm considering getting the Dragon Naturally Speaking software. Is it worth it? I'm returning to school in the fall and thought that might be a good option. What do you think?
by dani_was_here
Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?
Replies: 14
Views: 6502

Re: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?

I agree keep your ROM good and exercise it. I am not able to lift weights but found that exercise bands have helped a lot. My rear deltoid never came back but by exercising my other muscles my arm almost sits back up in its socket. Just don't give up.
by dani_was_here
Thu Apr 21, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: New patient...
Replies: 20
Views: 8831

Re: New patient...

I am currently taking Lyrica and Codeine Contin for pain. The combination seems to work well for me. I am also in Canada around the London, Ontario area. If you ever need to talk just send me a message.
by dani_was_here
Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Videos: Before and After Surgeries
Replies: 28
Views: 15991

Re: Videos: Before and After Surgeries

I was told they need to wait a year to 18 months to be sure the nerves aren't going to heal on ther own. I'm almost 2 years post nerve transfer surgery and they're just considering it now. They are going to take get as much of my upper arm functional as they can and then work on my wrist and hand, w...
by dani_was_here
Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Humeral Osteotomy
Replies: 9
Views: 4872

Re: Humeral Osteotomy

I'll be going for my humeral osteotomy on April 28th. I will keep you posted on how it goes.
by dani_was_here
Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?
Replies: 14
Views: 6502

Re: WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS?

When did you have the nerve transfer surgery? I see from your profile your accident was only in September. My accident was in June 2008 and nerve transfer in November 2008. I didn't see any results from the surgery until September 2009, 10 months after the surgery which was right on schedule accordi...
by dani_was_here
Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: FIRST SURGERY DONE
Replies: 10
Views: 4887

Re: FIRST SURGERY DONE

Best of luck. Remember be patient it takes a while.
by dani_was_here
Mon Mar 28, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Humeral Osteotomy
Replies: 9
Views: 4872

Re: Humeral Osteotomy

Dr. Faber in London,ON
by dani_was_here
Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Humeral Osteotomy
Replies: 9
Views: 4872

Re: Humeral Osteotomy

I appreciate the info. I myself am getting the Osteotomy on April 18th. I hope you son does well.