gday Brett & Wellcome to the Boards.
We have a few families posting from AU...
Kath (adult/robpi)
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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G'Day Brett! WElcome. You will find alot of information, & support on all 3 message Boards. Please share your Experiences and Wisdom with us all. our OBPI Teens as well as myself, an oldtimer, always learn something every time someone posts.
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Adilt LOBPI
Hugs all around,
Carolyn J
Adilt LOBPI
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Hey Brett,
Nice to meet you! Hows the weather in Australia? I would love to have had my spring break there, but no money this year for a trip, maybe another time. Seems like a beautil place to be.
So what sports do you play? Whats your favorite?
Talk to you later,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Nice to meet you! Hows the weather in Australia? I would love to have had my spring break there, but no money this year for a trip, maybe another time. Seems like a beautil place to be.
So what sports do you play? Whats your favorite?
Talk to you later,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Hi Brett!
I just found this board as well. My name is Katy, I'm 23 with obpi affecting my right arm and shoulder.
That's awesome that you can participate in full contact sports! I played baseball when I was little- LOL does that count??
Welcome!
I just found this board as well. My name is Katy, I'm 23 with obpi affecting my right arm and shoulder.
That's awesome that you can participate in full contact sports! I played baseball when I was little- LOL does that count??
Welcome!