Birthday

Forum for parents of injured who are seeking information from other parents or people living with the injury. All welcome
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marieke
Posts: 1627
Joined: Fri Apr 01, 2005 6:00 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI
no external rotation against gravity, can only go to 90 degree fwd flexion, no hand-to-mouth
1 surgery at age 14 (latissimus dorsi transfer). In 2004, at age 28 I was struck with Transverse Myelitis which paralyzed me from the chest down. I recovered movement to my right leg, but need a KAFO to walk on my left leg. I became an RN in 2008.
Location: Montreal, Qc, Canada
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Birthday

Post by marieke »

It's my birthday today, 31, ACK! LOL
Hope you all have a good weekend too!
Marieke
Marieke Dufresne RN
34, LOBPI
http://nurse-to-be08.blogspot.com
CW1992
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Joined: Fri Nov 02, 2001 12:41 pm

Re: Birthday

Post by CW1992 »

Happy Birthday Marieke!!! I hope that you have a fun day and treat yourself to lots of your favorite things! :) Have a good one!!
Christy
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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Re: Birthday

Post by Carolyn J »

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIEKE!!!! :) :) :)

I hope you have a good day and do something F-U-N! You are working and studying soooo hard.

I am sooo PROUD of you and proud to know you. You inspire me, you future RN, you.

Lots of HUGS!
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Mandie
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Joined: Tue May 21, 2002 4:46 pm

Re: Birthday

Post by Mandie »

Happy Birthday. I hope you handle your 31st birthday better than I did!! And to think...32 is 6 mths away :|

Best Wishes!
Karen McClune
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Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2003 4:58 pm

Re: Birthday

Post by Karen McClune »

HApPY BIRTHDAY MARIEKE,

Here is wishing you a very special day.

Have a great week-end.

Hugs, Karen
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

Re: Birthday

Post by Kath »

I know I'm a little late but my wish is really big for you.
HAVE A HAPPY DAY AFTER YOUR BIRTHDAY AND YEAR.

Kath (robpi/adult)
Kath robpi/adult

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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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Re: Birthday

Post by hope16_05 »

lol I am with Kath! Hope you had an awesome birthday! And great day after ;)
Hugs,
Amy 19 ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
Joanie
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Joined: Sat Aug 13, 2005 9:03 am

Re: Birthday

Post by Joanie »

Marieke,

A belated Happy Birthday to you. (I was out of town for the weekend).

Joanie
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