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by sfcash
Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Mom to be
Replies: 5
Views: 2768

Re: Mom to be

Congratulations are in order! My baby girl is five and I hate that she'll be an only child because of my injury. Truly I believe you can do this! Yes, it will be tough but soooooo worth it. I don't know how extensive your injuries are but challenges are made to be overcomed! If there is anything I c...
by sfcash
Thu Oct 27, 2011 1:05 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Is this forever?
Replies: 14
Views: 9748

Re: Is this forever?

The advice you've been given is excellent. Dr. Susan MacKinnon did a nerve transfer for me and Dr. Tung transferred a muscle to my arm; both are at Barnes in St. Louis. My accident was two years ago next month and though you may not want to hear this now . . . you' ll adjust no matter what doctors c...
by sfcash
Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:16 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: fatigue of good arm
Replies: 8
Views: 3821

Re: fatigue of good arm

Get the sling from Dan, soooo awesome! I'm also working through couch to 5k. As far as fatigue in my good arm, I'm not sure what's going on but my thumb and first two fingers are numb and there are times it extends to my elbow. When I'm really cold my hand doesn't work all that well. I haven't been ...
by sfcash
Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:26 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: New to group (basic beginner questions)
Replies: 7
Views: 2893

Re: New to group (basic beginner questions)

Hi Ian, I too am new though it's been nearly two years since the accident. Dr. MacKinnon did my nerve transfer and Dr. Tung, in the same office took care of my muscle transfer. If you can get past all the students curiously watching you then give MacKinnon a call. As far as pain, it has become an ou...